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 (link removed)
About LACIs Community Pilots
LACI launched our Community Pilots in 2019 to help bring the benefits of the green economy to neighborhoods that often lack cleantech solutions yet are burdened with poor environmental quality, and to surface learnings that can be applied to scale the adoption of cleantech solutions throughout the LA region and beyond. LACI deploys these pilot projects with and within selected communities defined by the state as disadvantaged communities (
to address community needs as well as key technology, business model and educational challenges. Past and current pilots have tested electric vehicle car share models, e-bike lending library models, neighborhood electric vehicle shuttle services, and the deployment of induction stoves in low-income single-family homes.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Transportation Electrification, the Transportation Community Pilots Manager plays a key role in LACIs cross-departmental work to develop and execute zero emission transportation pilots in underserved communities with startups and partner organizations. This role focuses on scoping innovative zero emission transportation technologies, identifying technology partners, working with funders and partners to design pilots and deploy technologies, and ensuring that we collect data and assess the impacts of the pilots in order to both pivot as needed and to surface lessons that can be utilized to scale the adoption of zero emission transportation solutions. The Transportation Community Pilots Manager advances priorities set by the Market Transformation team, and partners seamlessly with the Enhancing Communities team on pilot strategy and execution.
What Youll Do:
Pilot Concept Development & Fundraising: Contribute to the cross-team development of innovative pilot concepts, bringing to bear information on technology options to consider incorporating into the pilots. Collaborate with LACIs leadership to establish pilot impact goals and success metrics. Support pilot budget process and grant proposal development/administration.
Pre-Pilot Preparation: Organize internal LACI pilot kick-off meetings. Lead recruitment and selection of technology partners, including supporting LACIs Market Access Program in recruiting technology partners. Draft technology partner contracts and shepherd through signing processes. Support Community Engagement Managers in the selection process for community partners. Draft an Implementation Plan for each pilot and lead the creation of Measurement, Evaluation and Verification plans for each pilot. Support the Marketing and Communications, Government Affairs and Community Engagement teams to organize pilot launch and other outreach events
Pilot Implementation : Organize project kick-off meetings with tech partners and hold regular meetings with technology partners. Collaborate with consultants who are leading on pilot impact measurement and identify pilot design modifications. Invoice technology partners, and track spend on technology aspects of pilots. Provide regular data to the team for reporting on progress to key stakeholders, partners, and grant funders
Post Pilot Wrap Up : Support Marketing and Communications and Community Engagement Managers with data to organize final press events/materials, as needed. Lead pilot transition planning and execution with technology partners. Provide data for final reporting.
Why Youre Right for the Job:
Youre 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 youre willing to go above and beyond to get the job done well.
You believe clean technologies are the future. You have an interest in making the world a cleaner, safer and better place to live in through clean technologies.
You enjoy bringing people together. You foster inclusion because you understand the technical needs and community barriers to adopting cleantech in the communities we serve.
Youre a team player. You thrive in a highly collaborative work environment working with different team members and departments to meet LACIs external goals
You thrive working on new projects. You enjoy building and supporting a new project that hasnt been done before. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and believe that the final decision is in the best interest of LACI.
Requirements:
Basically, we want to know you can get the job done. This means you have:
BA/BS degree in relevant field
3-5 years related project management work experience in cleantech
Project management (planning, organization and prioritization): Ability to assess interdependencies, manage details, adhere to deadlines, and follow up on action items.
Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with and between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Initiative: Actively seeks and identifies opportunities to contribute to and achieve department goals.
Problem solving: Identifies the root cause of the problem, potential impact and implications; proposes potential solutions
Adaptability: Ability to be flexible in approach and pivot when necessary to achieve project objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of project implementation requirements with city and county governments.
Familiarity with different communities and neighborhoods across LA County.
Experience with grant application and management at Federal and State level.
High-level knowledge of zero emission transportation solutions.
Work Requirements
Must work on site at our Downtown LA campus, occasional travel to meet with partners for Community Pilots.
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: Manager range 60-70k 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.
