Lead Project Manager, Equitable Electric Mobility

Catalyst Mobility is hiring a Lead Project Manager to manage operational and program activities for the Towards Equitable Electric Mobility (TEEM) Community of Practice. The role coordinates partners, supports capacity building and peer learning, and advances multi-state campaigns for equitable electric mobility.

Responsibilities:

• Co-manage day-to-day TEEM cohort operations and campaign execution in close partnership with The Greenlining Institute
• Execute clearly defined program workplans, tracking milestones and ensuring accountability across participating TEEM cohort organizations
• Oversee program budget tracking, contract administration, and re-granting agreements to local environmental justice partners under the guidance of senior leadership with the support of the Legal and Contracts departments
• Execute program evaluation plans, synthesizing data and collecting metrics to demonstrate program impact and inform ongoing cohort improvements
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between TEEM initiatives and external mobility coalitions and campaigns (e.g., Clean RIDES Network, CHARGE, Energize)
• Facilitate cohort calls, workshops, and working groups (ranging from 5 to 40+ participants) to foster relationship building, shared learning, and tactical collaboration
• Connect state cohort organizations with relevant technical expertise, policy tools, and resources from within Catalyst Mobility and external networks
• Assist cohort partners in establishing actionable workplans that strengthen local narrative storytelling and community support for equitable transportation policies
• Support relationship management and strategy development with key program funders, coalition leaders, and aligned national campaign partners
• Contribute to grant proposals, narrative reporting, and funder communications in collaboration with Catalyst Mobility’s development team
• Represent Catalyst Mobility at designated public events, coalition meetings, and conferences as a subject matter specialist in equitable electric mobility
• Collaborate with internal teams across Catalyst Mobility, such as the Policy team, to identify operational synergies and shared opportunities

Requirements:

• 5–7 years of professional experience in social, political, environmental, or policy campaigns with a focus on building partner capacity or coalition management
• Proven track record of managing complex project timelines, tracking deliverable metrics, and keeping multi-stakeholder initiatives on schedule
• Demonstrated commitment to centering belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work
• Strong group facilitation skills with experience navigating diverse coalition dynamics and building consensus across varied groups
• At least 2–3 years of experience operating within nonprofit organizational structures and coalition environments
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse audiences including community advocates, funders, and peers
• Subject matter familiarity with electric transportation, clean energy, or mobility policy
• Prior experience supporting nonprofit grant proposals or funder reporting workflows
• Geographic location within a key TEEM state (Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, or Virginia)
• Familiarity with project management software, budget tracking tools, and modern collaborative technology stack