Pilots Associate (LACI BATWorks, NYC)

Please note that while the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is based in Los Angeles, CA, this role is based in Brooklyn, New York in-person at our BATWorks location.  About LACI  The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is a nonprofit organization creating an inclusive green economy by unlocking innovation (through working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies), transforming markets (through catalytic partnerships in zero emission transportation, clean energy and sustainable cities) and enhancing communities (through workforce development, pilots and other programs).

Originally founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world.

Learn more at laci.org LACI plays a national role in the innovation ecosystem via three interlinked initiatives :

• The City Climate Innovation Challenge , a landmark program to help cities across the country incorporate and scale innovation to achieve climate goals related to specific priority topics.
• The National Clean Energy Incubator Coalition, led by LACI , advocates for increased federal funding for incubation organizations LACI Cleantech Debt Fund , the nation’s first early-stage cleantech startup debt fund In New York City, NYCEDC has appointed a consortium led by LACI and the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) to design and operate “ BATWorks ,” a cutting-edge climate innovation hub at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) in Sunset Park.
• Building on LACI’s unique partnerships and programs in Los Angeles and growing national programs, LACI will provide LACI-incubated startups with funded piloting opportunities at BAT and create a semi-permanent innovation test bed for the Challenge in NYC.
• Moreover, LACI will manage “ Pilots at BAT ” to help other startups demonstrate their offerings in a live built environment while advising NYCEDC on climate programming at BATWorks.

Position Summary :

What You’ll Do :

Pilot at BAT Downselection :

In parallel, support the downselection process for City Climate Innovation Challenge Communication with Pilot Participant :

Post Pilot Evaluation and Wrap Up :

Lead data analysis and reporting of pilot metrics and learnings, which will result in a brief pilot case study as a supportive deliverable for companies participating in the programs Communications on Pilots :

Organize and execute multi-stakeholder convenings to highlight pilot learnings and success, as well as drive future pilot applications Why You’re Right for the Job :

You are adaptable :

Requirements :

This means you have :

Salary Range :

In addition to working on a campus with other innovators, we offer industry competitive benefits including :