TravelChoice Program Coordinator

Full-Time Exempt
TransForm, a leading environmental and social equity nonprofit, is seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a newly created position of TravelChoice Program Coordinator, a full time exempt position.

ABOUT TRANSFORM
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build diverse coalitions, influence policy, and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people and protect the environment. We can only achieve this mission by working with groups and people representing a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
TransForm and our regional coalition partners have helped to win literally billions of dollars and groundbreaking policies in support of public transportation, smart growth, affordable housing and bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Bay Area. TransForm has also launched innovative programs that increase the number of children walking and biking safely to school and engage people in planning for great communities. TravelChoice is one of these programs.

ABOUT THE POSITION
TransForm is seeking a TravelChoice Program Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations in our award winning TravelChoice program which connects residents in Alameda County with information about the transportation options available to them. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavior change and/or marketing, great inter-personal communication skills and high-functioning project management abilities.
The TravelChoice Program Coordinator is a new, mid-level position who will be supervised by TransForm’s Program Director and will involve moderate travel to multiple sites throughout Alameda County.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the TravelChoice Program Coordinator will include:
-Develop and maintain complex work plans and strategy documents
-Oversee outreach and communication activities at multiple locations throughout Alameda County.
-Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the TravelChoice program including: Communicating with property managers and residents involved in the program; Data and information management; Organizing outreach activities associated with the program
-Coordinating production schedules and delivery for program materials

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
-Four (4) years experience in community outreach, social marketing, or related field.
-Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple assignments, set measurable
objectives, prioritize work and ensure partners meet shared deadlines.
-Excellent strategic thinking, planning skills, and communication instincts
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Strong record of achievement, with increasing levels of responsibility in previous positions
-Excellent writing and personal communication skills
-Passion for making positive social change in the world
-Open-minded and flexible, with both a sense of humor and humility


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Compensation includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation time and an exciting, team-oriented work environment. TransForm also administers an employee contribution 403b retirement plan and contributes to the Commuter Check program. We offer a friendly, fast- paced, flexible workplace.
Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world, celebrates diversity and is committed to being intentionally inclusive in all of our relationships. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals are invited to email a short, descriptive letter of interest and resume to: TCProgCoord@TransFormCA.org. Please address within your cover letter how your experience in transportation policy and advocacy would make you a strong candidate for this position.
Attachments should be in Word or PDF format, titled as follows: lastname_firstname_resume.doc OR lastname_firstname_resume.pdf
lastname_firstname_letter.doc OR
lastname_firstname_letter.pdf
Please, no faxes or mailed hard copies.

This position is open until filled. To see if the position is still available, please go to www.TransFormCA.org and check if it is still listed in the “Jobs” section of our website.
First Posted January 6, 2011
TransForm
436 14th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA www. TransFormCA.org