Human Resources Intern

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.

For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

Intern Project:

The Intern will lead a project focused on enhancing employee engagement, connection, and workplace culture across the organization. The intern will assess current engagement efforts, research best practices, and develop recommendations for sustainable initiatives that strengthen communication and recognition. Potential projects include designing employee spotlight and recognition programs, exploring the feasibility of an internal social platform or communication hub, creating engaging internal communications, and recommending strategies to foster collaboration and a stronger sense of community among employees.

Intern Project Key Deliverables:

The intern will develop a set of sustainable employee engagement resources and recommendations that can be implemented and maintained. Key deliverables include:

• An employee engagement assessment summarizing current practices, employee feedback, and identified opportunities for improvement.
• An employee engagement plan with recommendations for enhancing communication, recognition, and employee connection.
• A proposed employee spotlight and recognition program, including templates and a communication schedule.
• Sample internal communication materials (e.g., newsletters, email campaigns, or intranet content).
• A feasibility assessment and recommendations for an internal employee communication or social platform based on organizational resources.

Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework in a major of Business Management, Human Resources or Communications

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and task management abilities.

Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced remote work environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in internal and external teams with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Comfortable using technology and willing to learn new digital tools and platforms.

Creative thinker with an interest in employee engagement, workplace culture, and internal communications.

Experience with Canva, or similar design and communication tools is a plus, but not required.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 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, and more!