Senior Manager, Communications

Please be aware of recruiting scams! All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat. CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process. About Us: 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. CALSTART is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead public relations and strategic communications for the organization and its diverse programs and policy initiatives. This role combines hands-on writing and media outreach with cross-functional collaboration to advance CALSTART’s mission to accelerate clean transportation technology deployment and policy progress. The Senior Manager, Communications leads the development and execution of integrated communications for CALSTART’s brand, the organization, and its programs and policy initiatives. This role requires strong writing and strategic thinking, hands-on implementation, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with a focus on media relations, content strategy, digital, events, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in automotive, clean transportation, or nonprofit sectors is strongly preferred. Experience promoting policy efforts is also valuable as a complement to core brand communications.