Vice President - External Affairs

February 20

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CALSTART

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CALSTART is an organization dedicated to advancing the clean transportation market by accelerating the adoption of zero- and near-zero-emission commercial vehicles. It serves as a strategic broker for the clean transportation technology industry, assembling influential industry leaders to drive innovation, market growth, and job creation. CALSTART provides services such as technology development and demonstration, market acceleration, and public policy advocacy. It also promotes collaboration among industry members to reduce pollution and meet climate goals. With a national presence and global influence, CALSTART works with over 210 members ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 firms.

Technology • Transportation • Clean Energy • Policy • People Operations

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1992

🚗 Transport

⚡ Energy

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2022-01

📋 Description

• Please be aware of recruiting scams! • All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address. • CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process. • CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. • The Vice President of External Affairs is a new strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and amplifying CALSTART’s narrative. • This role will drive CALSTART’s branding, marketing, communications, member engagement and philanthropic development. • Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of External Affairs will oversee the Marketing and Communications team and the Membership Services team.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field; master's degree preferred • Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing, communications, external affairs, fundraising or related roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing storytelling-driven branding, membership and fundraising strategies • Experience in philanthropic development, including donor cultivation, grant writing and impact reporting • Strong understanding of the clean transportation industry and sustainability principles is a plus • Exceptional interpersonal, storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders • Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop high-performing teams • Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments, balancing long-term vision with short-term execution • Key Competencies: Strategic Storytelling & Brand Development, Leadership and Team Development, Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement, Philanthropic Development & Fundraising Communications, Media & Public Relations, Results Oriented Execution

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance • Retirement plan with generous company contributions • FSA for Health and Dependent Care • 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment • 11 paid company holidays • paid sick time • paid family leave • more