Bike Alliance Job Posting for Policy Director

Our Friends over at the Bike Alliance have a job posting for a Policy Director position. 

Check it out:

Description
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington advocates for a bicycle friendly state, educates people of all ages to increase transportation safety, develops more inclusive communities for cycling, builds a coalition of organizations, and seeks to make bicycling accessible to everyone.

As a statewide organization with offices in Seattle, the Policy Director is a senior member of the staff leadership team and will lead our organizational and program strategy at the state level. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Policy Director works with our contract lobbyist in Olympia and staffs the Legislative and Statewide Issues Committee. The Policy Director is responsible for all policy programs including direct advocacy in Olympia, working with agencies and stakeholder groups, bicycle clubs, building political support for our agenda; developing messages; running the policy component of legislative organizing legislative coalition partners around our priorities; directing policy interns and interacting with the media.  We seek a dynamic individual with 7+ years of transportation, public policy, government relations, or experience in a related field to lead our policy programs. Some direct advocacy and/or legislative experience is also a must.

Flexible schedule with some night and weekend work required.  Statewide travel and significant travel during Washington’s Legislative session is also required. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Direct all aspects of our policy and legislative program including developing broad coalitions to advocate for bicycling

·         Develop and manage the Bicycle Alliance’s policy program including advocacy for increased bicycle safety and funding, climate and transportation policy, planning reform, roadway pricing policy and budget issues

·         Oversee and increase outreach with stakeholders including Seattle and Washington Departments of Transportation, State Department of Health, State Transportation Commission, and other organizations with aligned interests

·         Develop productive relationship with League of American Bicyclists, Regional and Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organizations

·         Promote Bicycle Alliance’s advocacy efforts related to current or upcoming priorities via media outreach

Other Responsibilities

·         Provide assistance raising funds from individuals and member organizations

·         Collaborate with other staff on program and organizational strategy

·         Organize events such as workshops, forums and fundraisers

Minimum Qualifications

·         7+ years in transportation, public policy, government relations, or a related field

·         Grassroots Advocacy and/or Legislative experience

·         Experience with media and communications, including online and social media

·         Experience developing and implementing transportation policy strategies

·         A self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment, listening deeply, thinking creatively, collaborating effectively, and communicating well with coalition partners and volunteers

Additional Qualifications

·         Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple tasks

·         Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends

·         Proficient computer skills including comfort with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web and e-mail software

·         Strong writing, editing and public presentation skills

·         Ability to leverage available resources

·         Staff and/or volunteer management experience

·         Fundraising and strategic planning experience

·         Strong desire to change the world!

Salary and Benefits 

·         Annual salary $45,000-$55,000 based upon experience

·         Excellent health, dental and retirement benefits

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, references, and one writing sample to:

Bicycle Alliance of Washington

Attn: Policy Director Search

309A Third Ave S

Seattle, WA 98104

or by email: info@bicyclealliance.org

Subject Line: Policy Director Search

Posting open until May 31, 2011

TCC is Hiring a Membership Manager

Things are buzzing at the TCC office today because we are officially putting a job announcement out into world for a new position, a membership manager.  Our new staff member will have a lot of work on their hands but huge opportunity to make an impact and work with one of the best staff teams around.  Could it be you?

Here is the full listing on idealist.

Position Announcement

Transportation Choices Coalition

TCC is hiring a Membership Manager

Accepting applications until May 15, 2011

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TCC is hiring for a new position with the responsibility to increase TCC’s individual donations. To increase our individual membership retention rate and recruit new members we would like a candidate to develop a suite of membership benefits and incentives that would be attractive to current and prospective members.  This position would be responsible for identifying and securing the support of businesses, non-profits, and other partners to participate in a TCC member benefit package to be rolled out at the end of 2011. 

The Membership Manager’s other primary function will be to plan, coordinate, and execute TCC’s fundraising events. The position will support other TCC staff on fund development projects including major donor cultivation and corporate partner funding.  The selected candidate will report to TCC’s Executive Director and work closely with other staff.  This is a position with growth opportunities!

100 Useful Tips for Car-Less Living: Tip #3 Get a Transit-Oriented Job

Does having a job where you can talk about transit funding, multi-modal transfers, compact walkable development, and transit oriented communities every waking moment sound like fun to you? Then you probably already know that you are a huge transit nerd.

Transit nerds don't always fit into %100 into larger society.  People look at us weird when we show up 10 minutes late to meetings dripping from head to toe with our bike helmet in hand.  They don't always understand why we sometimes are forced to live days planned down to the minute.  And they (especially significant others of transit nerds) don't understand why we talk about land use and bus systems while on vacation.

At Transportation Choices Coalition, we'll understand you.  If you've experienced some of these symptoms of transit nerdyness then make sure to renew your membership to TCC.  If you experience all of these symptoms, then you should consider apply to work with us, because its not every day you can apply for a job where you get to hang out with cool like-minded transit nerds 40+ hours a week.

On a personal note, I love waking up every single day and going to work knowing that I am fighting for something I believe in; to live in a world where people can leave their cars at home and hop on their bike or catch transit to get to work, visit friends, or go to the doctor.  Working for Transportation Choices Coalition has made my decision to live my life without the burden of a car easier and more meaningful.

Considering joining us, here is the e-mail from Rob about the job:

TCC IS HIRING A NEW POLICY DIRECTOR! 

Love the exciting world of public policy?  Think you’ve got what it takes to convince policy makers to create more transportation choices?  Join our staff and help us win!  We are hiring for the position of Policy Director.  This is a senior staff position. The Policy Director is a key part of the staff leadership team and helps to develop and lead organizational and program strategy. The Policy Director is responsible for all state and federal policy programs including developing our state transportation policy agenda; directing our lobbying at the state and federal level, building political support for our agenda; coordinating the policy component of legislative, issue-based, and ballot measure campaigns; and organizing legislative coalition partners around our priorities. The position requires some media interaction and assistance with fundraising.

CLICK HERE for the job description and application details.  Position closes on November 12.  We will review applications on receipt so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Join our team! 

On a related note, the position is being vacated by Bill LaBorde who is moving on to become the new Legislative Assistant for Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen.  We at TCC really appreciate Bill’s work here over the past two years.  In his second stint with TCC he set some pretty lofty goals for us as an organization and led us through some tough legislative battles.  Bill has long been a trusted voice on transportation issues at the local, state and national level and we’re proud to see him go on to this coveted position.


Rob Johnson
Executive Director
Transportation Choices Coalition
811 1st Avenue, Suite 626Seattle, WA98104
Phone: 206.329.2336
Fax: 206.329.2705www.transportationchoices.org

Internship Opportunities at PSRC

The Puget Sound Regional Council is looking for a growth management and GIS Bike/Ped data intern.  If you work or want to work in either of these fields this would be a great opportunity to get valuable work experience and make some professional connections.

More information at: http://www.psrc.org/about/careers/

Growth Management Planning Intern

PSRC is seeking an Intern to provide technical support to professional staff related to the development of a pedestrian and bicycle toolkit…

GIS Bicycle/Pedestrian Data Intern

PSRC is seeking an Intern to provide technical support to professional staff related to the standardization of pedestrian and bicycle data. The position will assist with data collection, entry, and standardization…

The Perfect Part-Time Job

Hello friends of TCC! Our pals over at Zipcar are hiring part time help right now to get the word out about their awesome car sharing program!

Have some extra time on your hands and want to make some extra money, check it out!


http://usjobs-zipcar.icims.com/jobs/1246/job

Overview:

Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, is looking to add new talent to our team.

Today, Zipcar provides hundreds of thousands of people with a viable alternative to traditional car ownership, saving them money, time and headaches. Around the world—from coast to coast, across Canada, the UK, and college campuses in between—people are making the decision to live car free and enjoying the convenience and environmental benefits of having “wheels when you want them”.

As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the family. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re results-oriented, dedicated, and ready to contribute to an unparalleled member experience for our community of Zipsters, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about Zipcar, what we do, and how we do it, visit zipcar.com. For further employment opportunities, visit zipcar.com/about/jobs.

Summary

Zipcar Street Marketing Representatives are the public face of the Zipcar brand and report to the Marketing Manager. This position is requires approachable, clever, and fun individuals who can effectively communicate the Zipcar message to a variety of different people.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Educates members of the public about Zipcar by engaging people, distributing marketing materials, and signing new members
* Performs event set-up and break-down and associated tasks
* Submits event evualtions and particpates in team meetings
* Works with team members to achieve weekely member goals
* Will be required to wear Zip gear

Transit Oriented Job Announcement at Community Transit

I am starting to make it semi-habitual to post transit/transportation job announcements here on the blog. I am not sure if that is helpful for people reading it, but I figure with the types of transit geeks reading a TCC blog, some of you might be interested in job announcements especially during these economically tight times.

Here is the most recent one. Swift Service Ambassador for Community Transit's new BRT Swift service. This job looks like involves a lot of direct costumer service for SWIFT riders, which could be challenging but also fun. Plus it pays (40-50k/year).

Tacoma Chamber is hiring a Transportation Coordinator for their Downtown On the Go Mobility Program

The UPS government blog reports that the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hiring for a Transportation Coordinator position. If you are a mobility/transit nut this is a great job opportunity. I am assuming that with today's economy there will many good applicants.

Here is the original link for the job announcement from the Chamber's web page.

This is an important role that requires a lot of direct business outreach and gives you a seat at table for discussions around non SOV mobility and transit in Tacoma.

On a personal note: Jessica, you and all of your amazing work will be sorely missed!