California State Policy Director – Clean Transportation

Catalyst Mobility; California; On-site; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Catalyst Mobility, formerly CALSTART, is seeking an experienced State Policy Director to lead our California policy initiatives and shape policy priorities across the West Coast. You will report to the Head of Policy and drive strategies, build relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders, and represent Catalyst Mobility in legislative and regulatory forums.

You will oversee state legislative work, coordinate with regional directors, and manage policy action groups while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years in clean transportation, sustainability, or policy advocacy.
• Strong California policy knowledge and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to bridge policymakers with environmental and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee state government relations and regulatory advocacy in California.
• Build and lead stakeholder coalitions on key issues.
• Develop relationships with agency staff, legislators, and committees.
• Advance ZEV regulations and state incentive programs.
• Lead policy thought leadership and annual CA policy summit.
• Supervise staff and manage multiple policy projects.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in public policy, law, business, or engineering

Job description

Catalyst Mobility, formerly CALSTART, is seeking an experienced State Policy Director to lead our California policy initiatives and shape policy priorities across the West Coast. You will report to the Head of Policy and drive strategies, build relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders, and represent Catalyst Mobility in legislative and regulatory forums.

You will oversee state legislative work, coordinate with regional directors, and manage policy action groups while