Tri-State Transportation Campaign seeks a dynamic and effective advocate to advance sustainable transportation policies in southern New Jersey.
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign conducts advocacy to promote a more balanced and equitable transportation system in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. We were formed in 1994 by the region's major environmental and planning organizations to reduce the impacts of car dependency and sprawl development. Since our founding, we have stopped wasteful road expansion projects and won millions more in funding for mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Responsibilities of the advocate will include:
- Taking a lead role in the effort to connect "the Circuit," Greater Philadelphia's regional trail network, with an emphasis on advocating for the completion of trails along the Cooper and Delaware rivers in South Jersey.
- Working with agency and elected officials, civic leaders, businesses, and non-profits to improve on-road and off-road walking and biking facilities
- Conducting outreach on and promoting transit, walking and biking projects and initiatives in South Jersey that reduce car dependency and advance local, state and federal investment in these modes
- Serving as a liaison for environmental, smart growth, transit and bicycle advocates in southern New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area.
- Conducting media outreach regarding TSTC reports and activities.
- Writing and delivering testimony on legislation or budgets at agency and committee hearings.
- Organizing meetings/events such as coalition convenings, conferences, symposiums, workshops, as needed.
- Travel throughout New Jersey, Philadelphia and to our Manhattan office required.
The position is likely to be located in Camden, NJ, but other locations may be considered. TSTC is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan and maintains offices in Camden, NJ and Albany, NY.
Requirements:
B.A. in political science, environmental policy, urban planning or related field required. Community organizing experience a plus. Three years of work experience preferred. The person must have a passion for transportation and environmental issues, be politically savvy, energetic, highly motivated and have excellent analytical, research and writing skills. New Jersey residency and media experience strongly preferred.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Tri-State Transportation Campaign offers full health insurance, TransitChek, 3 weeks paid vacation, a retirement plan, and bike parking. Women and people of color encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To apply, email resume and cover letter by August 28, 2015 to Matthew Norris, South Jersey Coordinator, Tri-State Transportation Campaign at matthew@tstc.org. No phone calls please.