Company Background

Dollaride is building the future of clean mobility — starting in the communities that need it most. As a New York State and New York City certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) based in Brooklyn based in Brooklyn, we electrify commuter van fleets in underserved urban areas through our EV-as-a-Service (EVaaS) model. Our platform combines electric vehicle leasing, charging infrastructure, fleet financing, and smart mobility software to create a seamless path toward zero-emissions transportation.

We're backed by top-tier government agencies and private investors and are proud to lead initiatives like New York State’s Clean Transit Access Program (CTAP), bringing sustainable mobility options to transit deserts. Our work sits at the intersection of environmental impact, transit equity, and economic opportunity — and we’re just getting started.
Join us as we scale a cleaner, smarter transportation system from the ground up.

Role Overview

Dollaride is seeking a Product Manager Fellow to lead the development and validation of an AI-powered product suite (platform) for fleet operators in disadvantaged communities. This role will embed you with a beta group of CTAP fleet partners to rapidly prototype solutions, conduct deep customer discovery, and secure early product traction. You’ll own the process of building MVPs, gathering operator feedback, and creating a commercial launch playbook to transition into full-scale deployment. This fellowship is a high-ownership opportunity to drive product innovation that advances clean transportation and transit equity.

About the Fellowship

This position is part of the Climate Justice Fellowship Program, funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program offers a year-long, full-time opportunity to gain hands-on experience with organizations advancing clean energy and climate justice in disadvantaged communities.

As a Fellow, you’ll benefit from mentorship in product development, environmental justice, and clean mobility strategy—while contributing to real-world solutions for equitable transportation access. During the fellowship, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with AI tools/products and demonstrate your leadership through the product development lifecycle.

Eligibility: Applicants must currently reside in New York State and be able to work full-time in NYS for the full 12-month fellowship period to qualify for the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct customer discovery with at least 10 CTAP fleet operators to identify core workflow challenges and validate product needs.
• Collaborate with engineering to design and iterate MVP prototypes, focusing on dispatch automation, customer support agents, and admin workflow tools.
• Develop handoff documentation and playbooks for Dollaride’s Head of Product to scale post-fellowship.
• Secure LOIs (Letters of Intent) or pilot agreements from at least 5 DAC-based operators.
• Craft a Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, including pricing models, customer onboarding plans, and positioning.
• Produce a “Commercial Launch Kit” with business model reports, pilot plans, and scaling roadmaps.
• Co-design and facilitate 3 workshops on platform functionalities for fleet partner staff.
• Participate in MOU negotiations and co-design sessions with fleet partners.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Community Engagement teams to align customer strategies.

Required Work Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in customer discovery, user research, or product validation.
• Background working on product or service delivery with external stakeholders or partners.
• Familiarity collaborating with technical teams to define and iterate on product features.
• Experience contributing to go-to-market planning and business model strategy.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional environments.

Required Skills:

• Customer Discovery & Interviewing
• Prototyping & MVP Development (No-code/Low-code familiarity preferred)
• Business Model Canvas & Competitive Analysis
• Go-To-Market Strategy Formulation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
• Project Management & Documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AI-powered workflow automation (e.g., agents, agentic systems, MCP).
• Some experience with prompt and context engineering.
• Experience working with small business owners or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of clean transportation, urban mobility, or DAC-related programs.
• Ability to distill complex product feedback into actionable reports and roadmaps.
• Experience bringing digital products to market (i.e., prototype –> early user adoption).

Program Requirements

Per New York State program requirements, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be a New York State resident who is a member of a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) and/or Priority Population.
• Commit to work in NYS-full-time for the entire 12-month fellowship period.

Application

To apply, submit to [email hidden] the following primary documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Work sample - demonstrate data analysis, reporting, or relevant presentation
• Residency documentation

NYSERDA Climate Justice Fellow Benefits

• Weekly 1:1 mentorship with Dollaride’s CEO, Engagement Director, and Lead Engineer.
• Bi-monthly NYSERDA Climate Justice Fellowship cohort calls.
• Quarterly advisory sessions with AI industry experts.
• $200/month transit stipend.
• $3,000 annual professional development allowance.

Why join Dollaride?
At Dollaride, everyone drives — no one rides in the backseat. We move with focus, explore boldly, and bring full energy to the work that matters. You’ll join a team that values ownership, transparency, and optimism, where ideas flow, laughter fuels grit, and clean transit equity is our shared North Star.

Our Values & Culture
Our values are the backbone of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our partnerships, and define how we grow—with integrity, impact, and purpose.

🌟 Courage to Innovate

We take on tough problems with creativity, experimentation, and forward motion.
🤝 Optimistic Impact
We lead with energy, humility, and purpose — lifting each other and our communities.
📈 Adaptability with Clarity
We pivot smartly, always grounded in what matters most.
🚀 Customer Journey Mindset
Every solution is built with the customer’s path and experience at the core.
🌎Clean Transit Equity

We champion clean, reliable mobility that puts underserved communities first.
These aren’t buzzwords—they’re how we stay grounded while building big.

We believe in Equal Opportunity

Dollaride is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.