Outreach Coordinator - Safe Routes to School for Western Massachusetts Region
Outreach Coordinator - Safe Routes to School for Western Massachusetts Region
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Job Description
AECOM has a position available for a Safe Routes to School Outreach Coordinator responsible for the Western region of Massachusetts in support of our Clients Safe Routes to School program. In this position the Outreach Coordinator will be a member of the Safe Routes to School outreach team a program of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Safe Routes to School works with schools communities students and families to increase biking and walking among elementary middle and high school students in the Commonwealth. We promote a collaborative communityfocused approach that fosters mutual partnerships between advocacy groups law enforcement education leaders and public health departments that all work together to promote safer routes for elementary middle and high school students to get to school.
As a Safe Routes to School Outreach Coordinator you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with public elementary middle and high schools along with municipal and community stakeholders within the Western region of Massachusetts. You will assist partner schools and communities with the implementation of schoolbased travel options for elementary middle school and high school students. You will work in a fastpaced team environment following an outreach model with goals and performance metrics. This is a hybrid position and you will be expected to occasionally work out of the downtown Boston office (office frequency as determined by you and your manager).
Job Description:
Performs a range of outreach transportation and marketing tasks aimed at enhancing opportunities for Massachusetts elementary middle and high school students to utilize healthy active means of transportation with a primary focus on walking and cycling to/from school. Develop promote and/or implement a range of schoolbased programs with the goal to teach and inspire children to start walking and bicycling more often to and from school improving their physical health safety and community.
The responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:
- Maintain outreach responsibilities in the Western region of Massachusetts through activities that include but are not limited to:
- Developing successful partnerships with existing and new partner schools and their stakeholders.
- Preparing clear/concise writing of presentations/reports and creating/maintaining interpersonal communication with community stakeholders
- Energetic and articulate individual who has the communication skills and persuasiveness necessary to influence motivate and inform schools and families in the use of travel options statewide
- Deepening existing SRTS partner relationships through frequent contact and followup meetings tracking program implementation and student participation.
- Promoting bicycling and walking for school trips. Educating parents/guardians students school personnel and community representatives on the benefits of these modes as opposed to family dropoff/pickup of students.
- Providing customized assistance as schools implement Safe Routes education encouragement engagement and evaluation activities.
- Assisting with school and communitybased SRTS plans and guiding the implementation of walking and cycling programs.
- Increasing participation rates and program awareness among parents/guardians students and stakeholders at school partner locations.
- Coordinating Safe Routes events at participating schools.
- Generating measurable results from school and student participation in Safe Routes initiatives.
- Reporting on outreach activities and maintaining a current accurate database of school contacts and participation.
- Attending networking and public meetings to raise program visibility.
- Conducting presentations and writing detailed reports for schools stakeholders and community groups.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- The ability to lift and carry presentation equipment that may weigh up to 30 lbs.
- Field office work requires the ability to travel in the Western region of Massachusetts area as requested to project sites for partner meetings and/or presentations
- Valid US Drivers License is required for this position. As a condition of employment selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of business development education sales marketing outreach transportation planning or other relevant business experience is helpful
- BS degree in Marketing Education Communications Transportation Planning Health or related field is preferred
- Knowledge of Safe Routes to School programs is a plus
- Experience working with is a plus
- Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is helpful
Additional Information :
- Having a car is not a requirement for this role; one may be provided for you as needed
- General office presence required but also requires frequent visits to project sites
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
- Relocation support is not available for this role
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
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What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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