Who: The Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University Bozeman. The Public Lands Transportation Fellows (PLTF) program, previously known as the scholars program, provides fellowships to outstanding masters and doctoral graduates in a transportation-related field. The fellows are provided with a unique opportunity for career development and public service working directly with staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) on key visitor transportation issues.
What: Fellows are assigned to work with staff at a unit or region/field office facing a transportation issue to facilitate a transportation planning or implementation project. The assigned projects help the land units develop transportation solutions that preserve valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience. It's a great match for anyone interested in public lands; working in transportation at the Federal level; or entering the transportation community of one of the cities below.
The program has four goals, which are to:
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
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Communications - Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - NY, NY
Communications Associate
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
New York, NY
Job description
Job description
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide. ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in Kenya, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. ITDP's programs focus on public transport, cycling and walking, traffic reduction, parking, transport policy and sustainable urban development. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.
The Communications Associate will report to the Communications Manager. While primary support will be given to the core and global teams, the associate will also be expected to provide support to ITDP field offices as needed, work creatively, and communicate effectively with Communications team across field offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Writing & Editing
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@itdp.org with "Communications Associate" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
The Communications Associate will report to the Communications Manager. While primary support will be given to the core and global teams, the associate will also be expected to provide support to ITDP field offices as needed, work creatively, and communicate effectively with Communications team across field offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Online Outreach & Coordination
- Track web data using google analytics for website, and compile media hits using google alerts
- Maintain and update itdp.org as needed
- Manage ITDP's online publications on itdp.org with publications team
- Maintain and post content to ITDP's social media accounts
- Create and send monthly e-bulletin using MailChimp
- Work with web developer to improve itdp.org through development of new features
Writing & Editing
- Contribute to messaging and strategy, including communications campaigns with the development team
- Write and post two blog posts per week to itdp.org, working with global and field office communications for content and images
- Work with global research manager on best practice case studies, policy briefs, and workshop materials as needed
- Contribute content for publications, such as case studies and international statistics
- Serve as backup for press inquiries
- Support events coordinator with materials for annual summit + other events as needed
- Work with development team coordinating social media around fundraising campaigns
- Keep database of press hits, press contacts, and track related sustainable transport media
- BA in international studies, urban studies, communications or related field
- 1-2 years experience in communications
- Excellent writing and editorial skills
- Knowledge of basic website maintenance, WordPress platform
- Highly organized and attention to detail
- Availability for international travel.
- Knowledge of sustainable transportation and/or urban planning issues
- Fluency in second language a plus
- Experience in nonprofit and/or international organizations
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@itdp.org with "Communications Associate" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
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