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Rail Contracts & Special Projects Intern - Metra

Title: Rail Contracts & Special Projects Intern - Metra

Type: full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $21-24/hr

Summary: Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.


The Metra Internship Program provides an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects related to their academic/educational field of study, which complements classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development, while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.


The Intern will integrate classroom learning with hands on experience of reviewing railroad contracts, agreement-related correspondence, and maps to support record retention requirements and assist in the development of a new contract management system. The intern will benefit from learning a unique and specialized craft of analyzing and interpreting railroad agreements and land maps. The intern will learn about railroad history, how Metra interacts with freight railroads and other passenger carriers, as well as hone their skills in document management and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity for the intern to build on their experiences and include this project as part of their academic portfolio.


• Extracting pertinent information from property deeds, agreements and maps;
• Electronically document the pertinent information into a spreadsheet, for cataloging purposes;
• Assist in the organization of contracts and supporting documents;
• Digitizing of agreements and maps.


The length of the program is up to one year with three (3) mandatory one-week break periods during the school year: May, September, and December.


Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.


Requirements: The Intern must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate program or in a graduate program from an accredited institution. Majors related to Urban Planning, Archival/Library Administration, Real Estate, History, Pre-Law, or Business Administration preferred. Other preferred qualification include: comfortable with legal agreements, computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the ability to analyze and solve problems. Must be detailed oriented, with strong administrative and communication skills. Must have the ability to create, track, and build working spreadsheets Experience with records management and/or contract management software is a plus.


Must be 18 years or older; able to legally work in the United States; a student in good standing for each semester/quarter during their internship; and available to work between 12 and 20 hours per week for up to one year (optional: 40 hours per week during summer months).


Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Metra is unable to sponsor visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) at this time.


Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.


Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.


Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.


For additional information regarding the position + a link to apply, please see the attached url address below:

https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=106940957933&locale=en_US&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=MetraKTMDReqExt


Transportation and Mobility Fellow - Evanston

Title:  Transportation and Mobility Fellow 

Type: 300 – 600 hours over the eight-month assignment

Location: Evanston, IL

Pay:  $25.00-$28.00/HOUR

The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

 

This temporary role offers flexible scheduling and is expected to work between 300 – 600 hours over the eight-month assignment. The responsibilities are focused on coordinating community engagement and supporting transportation policy development through a blend of community outreach, data management, and program and policy development. Key responsibilities include coordinating in-person public events, developing communication materials to promote city mobility programs, and researching transportation policies. 

 

This role has the potential for hybrid work with a focus on onsite outreach and office work.

Transportation & Mobility Manager, West Hollywood, CA

Title: Transportation & Mobility Manager, The City of West Hollywood’s Public Works Department
Type: Full-time
Location: Hollywood, CA
Pay: $183,669.20 to $241,733.02


The Transportation & Mobility Manager reports to the Director of Public Works and oversees and works with a team of 5 professionals, including one Senior Planner, one Senior Transportation Planner, one Associate Planner, one Transportation Program Administrator, and one Transportation & Mobility Specialist. The team is dedicated to providing professional services

to the West Hollywood community that improve mobility and safety for all. The Transportation & Mobility Manager is responsible for leading the team through the implementation of transportation and mobility plans, community mobility projects and strategies, including oversight and updates to the Mobility Element of the General Plan, Transportation Ordinance, and

pedestrian and bicycle safety. This role also serves as the liaison to the Transportation & Mobility Commission.


The City is seeking a strong Transportation & Mobility Manager with experience supervising staff and strategically managing a dynamic team through a diverse and fast paced work plan. The Transportation & Mobility Manager is responsible for managing the Division budget, personnel, report preparation and presentations, and must be able effectively engage the community to

assess community needs and successfully implement new programs. The Transportation & Mobility Manager must also have experience working directly with a City Council, including responding to Council requests and initiatives, attending City Council meetings, and making presentations. As the liaison to the Transportation & Mobility Commission, the Manager must also be able to facilitate meetings and build strong working relationships with staff, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public. The position is responsible for coordinating projects with other Departments and Divisions throughout the City and therefore must thrive in a collaborative environment.


The ideal candidate for Transportation & Mobility Manager will be a collaborative and inspiring leader with a demonstrated ability in leading and managing teams. They will be capable of mentoring and developing staff, skilled at strategically managing the many projects and programs within the division, and responsive to the unique challenges of local government. The

Transportation & Mobility Manager will be an effective and articulate communicator, both verbally and in writing. They will have strong facilitation skills and the ability to forge agreements among stakeholders with differing priorities. They must be comfortable and confident in making presentations and communicating with elected and appointed officials, City staff, and

residents, and facilitating project meetings with consultants and community members. The successful candidate will also possess a strong technical background in transportation and mobility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a respect for the City’s rich history while implementing their knowledge, vision, and commitment for the improvement of city infrastructure,

transportation systems, and community safety.


Apply here.

Mobility Management Program Manager - St. Paul, MN

Working Title: Mobility Management Program Manager 

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Transportation Dept

  • Job ID: 81158
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 10/21/2024
  • Closing Date: 11/12/2024
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
  • Division/Unit: Transit / Transit Operations
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: Yes
  • Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office.  The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.  The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

 

This position provides program and project management of Greater Minnesota Regional Transportation Coordinating Councils (RTCC) and the Transportation Coordination Assistance Projects (TCAP) for the Metro area. This includes managing statewide planning and implementation of the projects that will fill transportation gaps, streamline access to transportation, provide individuals more mobility options, and to enhance the individual’s overall travel experience. Responsibility extends to develop implementation projects that meet public transportation needs consistent with federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines.

 

In State travel is required (25% of time) for meeting with RTCCs, TCAPs, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional experience in administering programs.

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

  • Experience with planning methods and practices.
  • Experience with program development.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business, Finance substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with transportation service providers.
  • Experience managing projects with diverse sets of stakeholders including developing and maintaining relationships.
  • Experience implementing new programs or pilots.

Additional Requirements

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment.  The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Alyssa Tardif at alyssa.tardif@state.mn.us or 612-258-5188.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alyssa Tardif at alyssa.tardif@state.mn.us.


New Mobility Planner - City of Boston

Department: Traffic Division
Position: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $63,517.01
Salary Max: $95,115.57
Posting End Date: 3/19/2024

Full description and application are available here.

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment.

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

The Boston Transportation Department is seeking a New Mobility Planner to develop and oversee programs to manage new mobility options in Boston.

 

Reporting to the Commissioner of designee, the New Mobility Planner is part of the New Mobility team and works with constituents, city staff, property owners, and new mobility providers to create and implement innovative approaches to manage the changing transportation landscape.

 

The New Mobility Planner addresses a variety of concerns about transportation’s interface with urban design and the public realm and envisions and implements cutting-edge initiatives in a changing transportation environment where needs, resources, and opportunities vary enormously.

Transportation Planner - Regional Intergovernmental Council, Charleston, WV

Location: South Charleston, WV
Organization: B-C-K-P Regional Intergovernmental Council
About Us: The Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serving the Charleston, WV Urbanized Area. Our mission is to enhance transportation and community development with a focus on improving the quality of life through high quality planning products, inclusive mobility solutions, and vibrant placemaking projects. We are looking for a skilled and adaptable Planner to join our team.
Full job post and instructions for applying are available here.

Associate Vice President (AVP), Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM) - Morreale Communications

Salary Range: $110,000.00-$125,000.00/annually, based on experience. 
Our team works remotely today, but is transitioning to a hybrid structure in 2024.

Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We are looking to fill this newly created position to drive and manage project strategies with an eye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our TIM practice. This position will serve as a key member of the leadership team to help guide project success, contribute to our company culture, and support new business initiatives.

This position reports to executive leadership and manages the TIM team in the areas of strategic communications, policy, and public involvement techniques, creative branding and design, social and digital media and event management.

Responsibilities include developing innovative communications techniques that shape public policy, build consensus and guide a strategic growth plan for the company. This person should have management and team-building experience, including setting goals for employees, measuring employee success and facilitating a creative and productive atmosphere for employees to reach their maximum potential. In addition to staff management, this person is involved with high-level strategy and task implementation.

As a member of Morreale leadership, this person will be expected to attend industry events and on behalf of the firm. This could include being part of panel discussions and driving thought leadership initiatives. The AVP works closely with executive leadership to oversee the day-to-day operations of the TIM team to support growth and add value to overall strategy development for client projects.

Online job description and application are available here.

Mobility Manager - Office of the Will County Executive, Will County, Illinois

Job Summary

Under general direction this position reports to Chief of Staff of the County Executive or their designee. The incumbent plans, organizes, directs and coordinates activities related to County’s grant-funded paratransit efforts; serves as liaison between the County Executive’s office and local elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholder groups on transit issues; Develops and directs the design, production and distribution of specific marketing materials directed at transit customers, employers, human service agencies, and other community groups; coordinates the development and implementation of plans, policies, and projects to establish local centralized transit information systems; facilitates customer trip planning to maximize cost effective and time effective trips through various transportation providers; assists in developing County transit strategies and obtaining related grants to sustain the County’s efforts in the future; and performs other duties as assigned.

Apply by: September 15, 2023 by 4:30 PM

Full description and instructions for applying are available online here.

Transportation and Mobility Coordinator - City of Evanston, IL

Transportation and Mobility Coordinator 

For more information and to apply please visit: City of Evanston 

Position Type:
City Manager`s Office/Transportation and Mobility Coordinator

Location:
Civic Center

Closing Date:
03/19/2023

Pay Range: NE9/75:  $35.23 – $52.85/Hour* ($68,698.50  – $103,057.50/year*)

*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

NATURE OF WORK:

The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.
 
This position performs professional and administrative work coordinating City-wide transportation and mobility goals and programs within the City Manager’s Office in collaboration with the Public Works Agency and Community Development Department.  Responsibilities include formulating and administering transportation policies and procedures, working closely with and addressing day-to-day and policy issues with RTA, CTA, Metra, Pace, Divvy, and other transportation agencies, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to assist in the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive and Strategic Plans, the Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), 2014 Bike Plan, Multi-Modal Plan,  transit-oriented development (TOD), Health Department’s EPLAN, and the Complete Streets Policy.  May provide support to boards and commissions.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager.

Director Community Mobility Rituals - Equiticity - Remote & Chicago

For more information please visit: Equiticity

Job Title: Director, Community Mobility Rituals
Report To: Olatunji Oboi Reed, President & CEO
Job Type: Full-time, salaried with competitive benefits
Location: Remote and Chicago- various locations
Total Compensation: $75,000 annual salary with competitive benefits
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 9th, 2022
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org
Important submission instructions: Include in the email subject line: “Director of CMRs”

About the Position: 

Equiticity is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as Director of Community Mobility Rituals (CMRs). This position will be responsible for defining and codifying our vision, mission, and impact of our work on executing CMRs. The position will also be responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs. The position will manage partnerships with community based organizations, businesses, and government agencies. This position will train and manage our Squad Ride Management Team. This position will primarily focus on the Chicago market, with some responsibilities at the national level as well.

This position will implement the following five types of CMRs, with varying levels of frequency:

  • Friday Night Ride Series

  • Neighborhood Walking Tours 

  • Public Transit Excursions

  • Scooter Rolls

  • Open Street Festivals

Equiticity’s definition of CMRs includes these 7 common elements:

  • scheduled with rhythmic frequency

  • place priority on socialization

  • focus on racialized healing

  • reduced barriers to participation

  • natural development of shared customs

  • active disruption of the status quo

  • hyperlocal collective ownership of "our" space. 

Duties include:

  • This position will manage staff, contractors, and volunteers who are leading and/or participating in elements of the CMRs planning process.

  • This position will create a comprehensive, compelling, and unifying vision for our CMRs in Chicago and across the US.

  • This position will be responsible for defining and codifying our vision, mission, and impact of our work on executing CMRs. 

  • This position will also be responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs. 

  • This position will manage partnerships with community based organizations, businesses, and government agencies. 

  • This position will develop a Squad Ride Management training curriculum, as well as train and manage our Squad Ride Management Team.

  • This position will implement a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy, inclusive of online, social media, website, community partnerships, public relations / media engagement (TV, radio, print, and online news sources).

  • This position will implement a formal, detailed, and well documented process for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs.

  • This position will maintain an existing CMRs budget document and follow responsible fiscal management protocols.

  • This position will lead and support fundraising efforts for CMRs, including grant writing and sponsorship solicitations.

  • This position will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for documenting CMRs through photography and videography, and archiving digital media from CMRs.

  • This position requires travel within Chicago, and occasional non-local travel may be required.

Qualifications and necessary experience:

  • Seasoned manager with significant experience managing staff, contractors, and volunteers.

  • Strong written/verbal planning and communication skills.

  • Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and mobility justice, a passion for our mission, and a record of accountability to racially marginalized communities.

  • Knowledge of or connection to mobility justice in predominantly Black and/or Brown communities here in Chicago.

  • Knowledge and experience with executing a comprehensive marketing strategy, both at the hyperlocal neighborhood level and at the citywide level, including online, social media, community partnerships, and media/press engagement.

  • Experience managing time effectively and multi-tasking.

  • Exhibits professional flexibility and resilience, while responding effectively to the needs of varied internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment with a high degree of autonomy, organization, self-direction, and self-motivation.

  • Comfortable collaborating with a broad-based coalition of community based organizations, civic organizations, government agencies, and corporate partners.

Total Compensation: $75,000 annual salary with competitive benefits
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 9th, 2022
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org

Important submission instructions: Include in the email subject line: “Director of CMRs” 

For more information please visit: Equiticity

Director, Community Mobility Rituals - Equiticity - Chicago

Director, Community Mobility Rituals
Job Title: Director, Community Mobility Rituals
Report To: Olatunji Oboi Reed, President & CEO
Job Type: Full-time, salaried with competitive benefits
Location: Remote and Chicago- various locations
Total Compensation: $75,000 annual salary with competitive benefits
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2022
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org
Important submission instructions: Include in the subject line: “Director of CMRs”
About the Position: 
Equiticity is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as Director of Community Mobility Rituals (CMRs). This position will be responsible for defining and codifying our vision, mission, and impact of our work on executing CMRs. The position will also be responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs. The position will manage partnerships with community based organizations, businesses, and government agencies. This position will train and manage our Squad Ride Management Team.
This position will implement the following five types of CMRs, with varying levels of frequency:
  • Friday Night Ride Series
  • Neighborhood Walking Tours 
  • Public Transit Excursions
  • Scooter Rolls
  • Open Street Festivals
Equiticity’s definition of CMRs includes these 7 common elements:
  • scheduled with rhythmic frequency
  • place priority on socialization
  • focus on racialized healing
  • reduced barriers to participation
  • natural development of shared customs
  • active disruption of the status quo
  • hyperlocal collective ownership of "our" space. 
Duties include:
  • This position will manage staff, contractors, and volunteers who are leading and/or participating in elements of the CMRs planning process.
  • This position will create a comprehensive, compelling, and unifying vision for our CMRs in Chicago and across the US.
  • This position will be responsible for defining and codifying our vision, mission, and impact of our work on executing CMRs. 
  • This position will also be responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs. 
  • This position will manage partnerships with community based organizations, businesses, and government agencies. 
  • This position will train and manage our Squad Ride Management Team.
  • This position will implement a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy.
  • This position will implement a formal, detailed, and well documented process for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs.
  • This position will maintain an existing CMRs budget document and follow responsible fiscal management protocols.
Qualifications and necessary experience:
  • Experienced manager with significant experience managing staff, contractors, and volunteers.
  • Strong written/verbal planning and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and mobility justice, a passion for our mission, and a record of accountability to racially marginalized communities.
  • Knowledge of or connection to mobility justice in predominantly Black and/or Brown communities here in Chicago.
  • Knowledge and experience with executing a comprehensive marketing strategy, both at the hyperlocal and citywide levels, including online, social media, community partnerships, and media/press engagement.
  • Experience managing time effectively and multi-tasking.
  • Exhibits professional flexibility and resilience.
  • Ability to work in a remote environment with a high degree of autonomy and self-motivation.
  • Comfortable collaborating with a coalition of community based organizations.
Total Compensation: $75,000 annual salary with competitive benefits
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2022
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org
Important submission instructions: Include in the subject line: “Director of CMRs”

Partnerships and Engagement Specialist - Shared Used Mobility Center - Chicago

 Position Title:  Partnerships & Engagement Specialist 

Date Opened:  July 5, 2022

Date Closing: August 19, 2022 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Position Details: Full-time salaried position with benefits

Salary range depending on qualifications: $60,000-68,000; 

Position will be based in either the Chicago or LA office (preference is Chicago).  SUMC follows a hybrid remote/in-person model, allowing staff to work remotely 3-4 days/week and requiring office visits 1-2 days/week.


General Overview: 

The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit public interest organization promoting multi-modal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, research, capacity-building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is looking for a Partnerships & Engagement Specialist. SUMC is expanding to serve a growing ecosystem of public agencies, mobility companies, community organizations, and tribes interested in collaborating toward mobility equity and climate goals.  The Partnerships & Engagement team is responsible for SUMC’s communications, partnerships, and convening activities, including the annual National Shared Mobility Summit, as well as execution of the Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda, a network of practitioners taking collective action on an ambitious 8-year plan for transformation of the transportation sector.

 

Position Overview: 

The Partnerships & Engagement (P&E) Specialist is a mid-level position with the responsibility of helping manage our partner engagement and relations. The position requires strong communication skills, project management, and experience with building and maintaining partner relationships. The P&E Specialist will work with the P&E team to identify strategic relationships in accordance with the organization’s overarching objectives and goals. 

The position requires knowledge of design platforms; social media applications; web content management software; event administration and event logistics; media relationships; industry relationship building; and, the ability to write narratives that explain to the public and shared-mobility industry the purpose, mission, and findings of SUMC’s research and educational offerings.  

SUMC staff is responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast-paced atmosphere.

 

Partnerships and Engagement Specialist Duties May Include:

Partnership Building and Maintenance:

  • Work with the Partnerships & Engagement Director to create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management
  • Assist the Partnerships & Engagement Director to maintain partner relationships
  • Collaborate with senior management and other teammates to align our internal goals with new and existing partner relationships
  • Event sponsorship management for our annual National Shared Mobility Summit and other smaller events

Communication & Engagement Strategies:

  • Work with the P&E team to develop engagement strategies
  • Help write and edit external communications (bi-weekly Mobility Hub Newsletter, blog posts, etc.) 
  • Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website
  • Organize initiatives and SUMC events including workshops, happy hours, meetings, etc.
  • Help organize and execute SUMC’s annual National Shared Mobility Summit 
  • Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
  • Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements to promote events 
  • Analyze social media engagement and help design social media campaigns 
  • Maintain relations with national and local industry media sources. An established media network is a plus.

Knowledge of Transportation and Mobility Planning in the United States is a plus:

  • Maintain current knowledge of shared mobility through ongoing self-education

 

Required Qualifications:

  • At least three years of relevant work experience 
  • BA/BS in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, or similar relevant field     
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication (writing, editing, and oral) and presentation skills
  • Experience in web design and content production with intermedia level WordPress expertise
  • Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
  • Experience with Google SEO knowledge & Google Ads and Adwords optimization management
  • Intermediate skill level in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
  • Strategic thinker
  • Networking aptitude
  • Great multitasking skills
  • Attention to details
  • Energy and excitement to work with a small, collaborative team!

Compensation and Benefits:

SUMC offers a salary and benefits package competitive with similar organizations in California. The starting salary for this position is between $60,000 – $68,000.  Salary is based on a 37.5-hour work week. SUMC supports staff well-being, and professional growth, and cultivates a flexible, friendly, and supportive work environment. Benefits include a healthy offering of paid time offs; employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies with employer contributions to premiums; employer-provided 401k retirement plan;      transit benefits, and remote work and professional development stipends

Diversity Policy:

The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff.  Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, and older adult candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.  The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted through August 19, 2022, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.  

Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and work sample that highlights your relevant skills to careers@sharedusemobilitycenter.org with the following email subject line: “SUMC Partnerships & Engagement Specialist Application Materials.”  We encourage candidates to discuss their personal connections to transportation equity in their cover letters. No phone calls, please.