Operations Fellow, SF

The ICCT is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that supports the effective design and implementation of policies to address the impacts of the global transportation sector on climate change and public health. Our organization achieves this by providing high quality and timely data-driven research to public officials at all levels of government - city, state, national, regional and international - as well as to civil society and the media. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our growing team of talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, CA, Berlin, Germany, Beijing, China, New Delhi, India, and São Paulo, Brazil.   

ICCT is seeking an Operations Fellow to support projects in areas such as process automation, forecasting, proposal development, and grant reporting. The Operations Fellow will collaborate with members of other Operations teams such as Development and Finance. 

This is a 12-month fellowship based in our office in Washington, DC and reporting to the Program Services Manager. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in working in transportation, climate change, or global health sector.  

You Will: 

• Develop internal tools to streamline existing processes and approvals. 
• Create content for the organization-wide Intranet using SharePoint. 
• Maintain and update forecasting spreadsheets. 
• Help with budgeting and reporting for program initiatives. 
• Support systems evaluations and upgrades that will enhance integration and reduce need for manual work. 
• Support research on current or potential funders. 
• Ensure information relating to funding opportunities and grants/contracts is up to date in various systems. 
• Support the proposal development and grant reporting processes as needed by preparing required documents/forms and assembling supplemental materials.  
• Collaborate with the program services, development and finance departments to assist with drafting briefing materials and presentations.  
• Collaborate with the finance team on grant payments and financial reports. 
• Support on grants management, for example, assist with internal coordination and review of subcontracts. 

You Have: 

• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions. 
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, or similar tools. 
• Quantitative and analytical skills, combined with strategic problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of transferrable experience from previous jobs, internships, or university activities. 
• Proficiency in using technology to communicate effectively, organize information, and produce high-quality outputs. 
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and appropriate prioritization when handling issues and data from multiple sources. 
• Great written and verbal communication. 
• A positive, friendly attitude. You are someone who enjoys being around and working with other people. 
• Interest in making a difference on climate change or other social and environmental issues. 

 Our Benefits   

This full-time, non-exempt position will be based in our Washington, D.C. or San Francisco office. The starting hourly rate is $28 (DC) or $31 (SF).  We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, substantial paid vacation, retirement contribution with a generous 7% employer contribution, transportation subsidies, and other benefits. 

Application  

Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and earliest available start date. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.