Lead Project Manager – Equitable Electric Mobility

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Drive equitable policies and programs for zero-emission transportation across key states.

• Oversee operational and program activities for the Towards Equitable Electric Mobility (TEEM) Community of Practice.

• Establish strategic direction in collaboration with TEEM partners that aligns with Catalyst Mobility’s organizational objectives.

• Facilitate capacity-building and peer-learning opportunities for state-based environmental and equity organizations.

• Implement multi-state project objectives, monitor deliverables, manage program budgets, handle reporting, and lead efforts to secure additional funding.

• Co-manage day-to-day operations of the TEEM cohort and campaign implementation in partnership with The Greenlining Institute.

• Carry out workplans, monitor milestones, and ensure accountability among participating organizations.

• Supervise program budget monitoring, contract management, and re-granting agreements with assistance from Legal and Contracts.

• Implement program evaluation strategies, compile data, and gather impact metrics.

• Coordinate synergy between TEEM initiatives and external mobility coalitions and campaigns.

• Lead cohort calls, workshops, and working groups consisting of 5 to over 40 participants.

• Connect cohort organizations with technical expertise, policy resources, and tools.

• Support partners in developing actionable workplans and enhancing local narrative storytelling.

• Foster relationships and strategic initiatives with funders, coalition leaders, and national campaign partners.

• Assist in writing grant proposals, narrative reports, and communications with funders.

• Represent Catalyst Mobility at public events, coalition meetings, and conferences as a subject matter expert in equitable electric mobility.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Policy, to identify operational synergies and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in social, political, environmental, or policy campaigns with an emphasis on partner capacity building or coalition management.

• Demonstrated experience in managing intricate project timelines, tracking deliverable metrics, and maintaining schedules in multi-stakeholder initiatives.

• Proven dedication to incorporating belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work.

• Strong group facilitation abilities with experience in navigating diverse coalition dynamics and achieving consensus among varied groups.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working within nonprofit organizational frameworks and coalition settings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored for a variety of audiences, including community advocates, funders, and peers.

• Willingness and capability to travel periodically between TEEM target states and nationally as needed (approximately 15–20%).

• Familiarity with the subject matter of electric transportation, clean energy, or mobility policy.

• Previous experience in supporting nonprofit grant proposals or funder reporting processes.

• Proficiency with project management software, budget tracking tools, and contemporary collaborative technology.

• Preferred geographic location within a key TEEM state (Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, or Virginia).

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% company-paid comprehensive health benefits covering Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

• Retirement plan with generous contributions from the company.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.

• 3 weeks of vacation time during the first year of employment.

• 11 paid company holidays.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid family leave.

• Ongoing investment in employee development and growth opportunities.