About LACI
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by unlocking innovation by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies, transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders in transportation, energy, and sustainable cities, and enhancing communities through workforce development, pilots, and other programs. Founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world by UBI Global. In the past ten years, LACI has helped 340 portfolio companies raise $697 million in funding, generated $323 million in revenue, and created 2,565 jobs throughout the Los Angeles region, with a projected 5-year economic impact of more than $573 million. Learn more at
Position Summary:
LACI’s Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP), formed in May 2018, is an unprecedented multi-year partnership among local, regional and state stakeholders to accelerate progress towards transportation electrification and zero emissions goods movement in the Greater LA region in advance of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Working closely with the Vice President of Transportation Electrification, the Program Coordinator is responsible for helping advance the progress of the Transportation Electrification Partnership, via contributions in both process and content, as detailed below.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee day-to-day logistics for TEP: Including maintaining TEP partner contacts in Salesforce, issuing calendar invites, and arranging logistics for in-person, virtual and hybrid events, among other responsibilities.
- Publish LACI’s monthly Zero Emission Transportation Newsletter: Writing content on relevant LACI programming, monitoring transportation electrification policy and technology developments to include, and shepherding the newsletter through the LACI editing process, in close coordination with the Marketing and Communications team, to publication.
- Publish a regular TEP Partner Spotlight blog: To be featured on LACI’s website and included in the aforementioned newsletter; this responsibility entails interviewing TEP partners, writing the blog, seeking edits internally and from partners, and securing signoff from the partners prior to publication.
- Coordinate monthly meetings with partners: Plan and host the monthly meetings of the Mode Shift Working Group to advance progress towards TEP’s target of shifting 20% of trips in single-occupancy vehicles to zero emissions public and active transit; this includes identifying strategic meeting topics and guest speakers, conducting primary and secondary research on relevant policy, business model and technology issues related to mode shift, preparing meeting materials, hosting the meetings and facilitating dialogue, and capturing key takeaways.
- Grant Deliverables: Lead on the implementation of LACI’s subgrant from LA County to work with the Department of Public Works to streamline its EVSE permitting process, and provide educational training and materials to permitting jurisdictions throughout the County.
Why You’re Right for the Job:
- You’re ambitious and driven. This comes primarily from your desire to create meaningful change through your work. Due to this inner drive, you have a tendency to take projects further, faster, and you’re willing to go above and beyond to get the job done well.
- You care about the details. It doesn’t intimidate you to be responsible for planning multiple meetings with multiple stakeholders, while juggling multiple research, process and content projects. That’s a lot of “multiples”, but your organizational skills and strategies will set you up for success.
- You can say a lot with a little. Whether it’s a research project, meeting notes or emails -- you know how to synthesize large amounts of complex information into short, direct and clear messages. You’re an excellent communicator, in person, on the phone and in writing.
- You’re a curious person. This curiosity shows up in your listening skills, your interactions with people, your love of research, and your willingness to ask questions. If you don’t know the answer to something, you’re not afraid to admit it and continue searching until you find it.
- Learning about TEP excites you. You’re not just looking for any Program Assistant role. You’re applying because you’re passionate about climate change. The idea of being a part of something that could make an impact on the LA region and set precedent across the country is a key motivator.
Requirements:
Basically, we want to know you can get the job done. This means you have:
- 2+ years related work experience
- BA/BS degree in relevant field
- Excellent attention to details
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong communication, project management, and problem solving skills
- Proficiency with Google Docs and Google Sheets
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of transportation policy issues at the city, state and federal level
- Basic understanding of transportation technologies and business models
Work Requirements
- Must work on site at our Downtown LA campus
Position Details:
This is a full-time position, starting immediately. LACI operates out of the La Kretz Innovation Campus, in the bustling Downtown LA Arts District. Since we are rapidly growing, you will be getting in on the ground floor at LACI, with the opportunity to evolve with us and shape your future here.
Salary Range: Coordinator range 50-63k commensurate with experience, education, skills, etc and total compensation package including health benefits, 401k match, professional development, commuter benefits and more.
In addition to working on a campus with other innovators, we offer industry competitive benefits including: paid holidays, vacation/sick time, 401(k) plan, and paid parking. We also support alternative transportation with a metro pass for every employee.
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