Job Opportunity: Active Transportation Policy Fellow

Active Transportation Policy Fellow 

Greater Washington DC for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership

Posted by Christine Green

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership (National Partnership) is seeking a professional and detail-oriented candidate with experience in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy or policy to join the National Partnership as the Greater Washington DC Active Transportation Fellow. This is a temporary, contract position. Applications are due Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by 12 p.m. ET.


The Active Transportation Fellow will work with the Regional Network Manager and Greater Washington DC Regional Policy Manager to advocate for improved transportation funding allocations and policies for Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets and walking and bicycling. Please review the scope of work for the position for detailed information and application instructions.

Required qualifications for the Greater Washington DC Active Transportation Policy Fellow include:

• Demonstrated experience in social media 
• Student work or personal work in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy or policy
• Knowledge of Safe Routes to School and/or Complete Streets
• Ability to write case studies, participate in work groups and present to a variety of audiences
• Self-starter and detail-oriented 
• Proficient with social media such as Twitter, Facebook and WordPress, PCs and with MS Office software. 

The successful candidate will work from their home office with their own personal computer, internet access and telephone. Candidate must be able to attend meetings throughout the region, some of which are not Metro accessible.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.  Telephone inquiries are not accepted. We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining our dynamic, visionary and growing non-profit.

More information at: http://saferoutesgreaterwashington.wordpress.com/author/saferoutesgreaterwashington/