Position Announcement
Transportation Choices Coalition
TCC is seeking a Community Outreach Intern
Accepting applications until June 15th 2011
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TCC is hiring a new intern for the summer to assist with membership recruitment for our new Tacoma Transportation Incentive Program, which aims to increase the use of public transit, walking and biking in Tacoma. The intern will work directly with Field Director Andrew Austin. S/he will be involved in all aspects of publicizing the program to the community and running the logistics of the program.
We ideally prefer a college or high school aged intern who has lived in or otherwise has great familiarity with the Tacoma area. The time commitment is 12-18 hrs/wk between June 1, 2011 and Sept. 1, 2011, with some flexibility on the start and end dates.
ABOUT TCC
Transportation Choices Coalition is a statewide non-profit advocacy organization working to expand transportation choices for everyone. Based in Seattle, we promote improving the quality of life for all Washingtonians by providing the state's residents with a better mix of transportation choices including bus and rail transit, intercity trains, carpools, vanpools, ferries, bicycle and pedestrian investments and commute trip reduction strategies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in outreach in Tacoma through community meetings, blogs, newspapers, and email lists.
• Assist in working with community leaders, business organizations and the Chamber of Commerce to establish partnerships.
• Assist with the sign up process, welcome package, and various in-person and online training programs for recruits.
• Provide technical support and incentive delivery during the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic attitude and strong problem solving approach
• Ability to work under deadlines and be task-oriented; be organized and manage assigned workload
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of organizations and people
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets and word processing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in multiple languages and/or understanding of multiple cultures
• Ability to manage databases and online content
• Experience in community outreach, especially with communities of color and low-middle income communities
COMPENSATION
The intern will be paid a small stipend. Women, people of color, and individuals from under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment at TCC is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical, or mental disability, marital or veteran status, political ideology, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social/recreational programs.
TO APPLY
Submit cover letter, resume, and optional writing sample by email to Field Director Andrew Austin at andrew@transportationchoices.org; indicate “Community Outreach Intern Application” in the subject line. TCC would like to fill this position as soon as possible and will be assessing and interviewing candidates as applications arrive.
For more information about TCC, visit www.transportationchoices.org
