Senior Manager, Communications

CALSTART Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote, US

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of CALSTART’s comprehensive communications strategy to advance mission-driven messaging around transportation decarbonization and clean air equity.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and brand steward for CALSTART, ensuring consistent, accurate, and compelling communication across all platforms including website, social media, press releases, and public events.
• Craft and distribute high-impact press materials, media advisories, and thought leadership content to secure coverage in national and regional clean transportation, environmental, and policy outlets.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with journalists, influencers, industry associations, and government stakeholders to amplify CALSTART’s visibility and policy influence.
• Manage internal communications to align staff, board members, and partners on key initiatives, organizational updates, and campaign milestones.
• Oversee the creation of annual reports, fact sheets, case studies, and digital content that translate complex technical and policy work into accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate crisis communications protocols and respond swiftly to emerging issues that may impact CALSTART’s reputation or mission.
• Collaborate with program teams to integrate communications into project planning, ensuring alignment between technical work and public messaging.
• Monitor media trends, public sentiment, and competitor communications to adapt strategy and maximize impact in the clean transportation sector.
• Supervise and mentor communications staff and contractors, providing guidance on content development, brand voice, and editorial standards.
• Manage the communications budget, vendor relationships, and third-party agencies to ensure cost-effective and high-quality output.
• Represent CALSTART at industry conferences, policy forums, and public events, delivering presentations and engaging with key stakeholders.
• Ensure all communications adhere to CALSTART’s core values of equity, inclusion, and scientific integrity.
• Track and report on communications metrics including media impressions, website traffic, social engagement, and audience growth to demonstrate ROI and inform future strategy.
• Partner with the development team to support fundraising efforts through compelling donor communications, grant narratives, and impact storytelling.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation policies and regulations to accurately position CALSTART’s work in public discourse.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience leading communications for a mission-driven organization in the environmental, transportation, or clean energy sector
• Demonstrated success in media relations, public relations, and strategic messaging for policy or technical audiences
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives
• Experience managing a communications team and/or external agencies
• Deep understanding of digital communications platforms, social media strategy, and content management systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility across U.S. time zones
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development stipend for conferences, courses, or certifications

Skills & Technologies

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About CALSTART Inc.

CALSTART is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 that accelerates the commercialization of clean transportation technologies. Working with industry, government and research partners, it drives market adoption of zero-emission trucks, buses, off-road equipment and fuels through technology demonstrations, policy guidance, financing programs and workforce development initiatives across North America and globally.

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