Safe Routes to School Coordinator

City of Wilsonville - Wilsonville, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Wilsonville, OR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This position will remain open until the City receives a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. Are you dedicated to educating others about the benefits of alternative modes of transportation? Do you enjoy giving public presentations and building positive relationships with new people, especially youth? We have the perfect opportunity for someone who is creative, outgoing, and has the ability to interact with all ages and backgrounds. Wilsonville's Transit department, SMART, is seeking a motivated self-starter with excellent customer service and organizations skills to develop and implement programs that promote alternative modes of transportation. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is a program of information, encouragement and incentives provided by local or regional organizations to educate community members on transportation options and to optimize all modes in the system. The goal of TDM is to counterbalance the incentives to drive that are so prevalent in subsidies of parking and roads. Traditional and innovative technology-based services are used to help individuals use transit, ridesharing, walking, biking, and telework. This role might be perfect for you if: You want to make a distinct contribution to the community you serve. You enjoy working with children and educators and are dedicated to promoting safe ways to walk+roll to school. You are energized by speaking publicly and doing dynamic presentations for and about causes you believe in. You view community engagement and working with your team and teams across your organization as key to supporting underserved communities. Your are committed to providing transportation services that consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting the principles and practices of livable communities and sustainable development. You can communicate effectively in English and in Spanish. You have a passion for learning from those you work with as well as for training others. You are interested in a part-time schedule in an organization with great benefits. You want to join a forward-thinking team that will bring the best out of you. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that values humor and play just as much as hard work.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and directs programs, projects and processes; develops program goals and policies and implements projects to achieve those goals.
• Coordinates programs and projects with other City departments, governmental agencies, special interest groups and the public.
• Develops, implements, and manages transportation demand management and safe routes to school projects, programs, and assignments.
• Performs special studies, surveys and reports as assigned to gather and analyze information relative to program area of assignment.
• Prepares work plans and develops methodologies for research and data collection projects.
• Writes project proposals, descriptions, handbooks, program procedures, management reports, and business correspondence.
• Plans and conducts public involvement, outreach, and marketing campaigns.
• Organizes, develops, and implements public events and meetings.
• Researches, develops, and writes informational and promotional materials.
• May act as spokesperson; gives public presentations and leads walking, biking, and transit tours.
• Reviews legislation and other developments pertaining to assigned programs.
• Researches problematic issues and prepares recommendations.
• May represent the City on a variety of committees.
• Instructs customers on how to travel safely and independently on SMART or nearby public transportation.
• Coordinates, schedules, and attends community and neighborhood meetings related to assigned projects.
• Applies process improvement principles to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organizes volunteers.
• Coordinates neighborhood events and activities.
• Responds to questions and requests for information from public and interested professionals.
• Performs maintenance on web site pages.
• Manages program social media presence.
• Takes photographs and videos of events and projects, organizes and maintains photo archive.
• Assists SMART Options program as needed.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Requires a minimum of one year of professional experience working in similar transportation and/or education operations, programs, or projects.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of transportation modes and TDM concepts and strategies.
• Knowledge of transportation issues, methods and practices related to air quality, sustainability, efficient land use.
• Knowledge of data collection procedures, methodology development and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Skilled in methods and techniques of community involvement and group processes.
• Skilled in technical and business writing for a variety of purposes and for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Part-time schedule with great benefits.
• 4% premium pay for bilingual skills.