ProgramProject Coordinator

ARC

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75967 - 102555

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

The Mobility Services Department (MSD) has an immediate opening for an energetic self-startingProgram/Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the successful completion of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects related to outreach for the Georgia Commute Options (GCO) program. GCO is the regional TDM program that provides customized worksite assistance ridematching services and incentive programs to help commuters employers property managers community partners and schools with solutions for a better commute. GCO incentivizes commuter behavior change from single occupant vehicles to cleaner options such as carpool vanpool transit bike walk and/or telework. The selected candidate will serve as an ARC subject matter expert on TDM issues and alternative clean commute modes of transportation collaborating internally and regionally for the planning and implementation of commute options programs promotions trainings summits and special events. They will assist with strategic planning and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the GCO Outreach & Engagement team activities and deliverables. This includes GCO partner outreach; technical assistance; commuter engagement; industry analysis; sales strategy development; equity analysis and planning; TDM program planning; programmatic research; and evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the day-to-day work of GCO Outreach & Engagement consultants/contractors providing services across the Atlanta region
Assists in the coordination of all aspects of program administration including budget administration contract administration outreach tracking and monitoring progress collaborating with partners and stakeholders;
Develops and implements strategies goals and deliverables; creates and implements new projects and initiatives; troubleshoots program issues; adjusts existing programs/projects to achieve objectives;
Collaborates with Mobility Services team members other ARC groups and external stakeholders as needed to ensure the successful implementation of GCO outreach activities;
Assists in partnership development and collaboration with regional transit operators local governments employers property managers and various community partner organizations;
Plans convenes facilitates and/or presents at meetings as needed to further the work of GCO and Mobility Services;
Prepares complex reports and documents; gathers and analyzes data; monitors legislation and regulatory changes; makes presentations regarding reports and activities;
Develops project scopes and objectives for Requests for Proposals and contracts;
Reviews monthly invoices and progress reports submitted from contractors;
Supervises staff and/or contractors including conducting performance evaluations coordinating training and implementing hiring discipline and termination procedures; or coordinates enterprise-wide functions as assigned;
Resolves issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments escalating issues to management as needed; and
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in business or public administration human services or directly related field and five years of program administration experience which may include two years of prior supervisory experience depending upon assignment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated professional competency in TDM (e.g. TDM-CP) regional transportation planning processes and/or mobility and equity;

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies:

Skills in program planning project management critical thinking data analysis and program evaluation;
Experience managing programs and projects delivered by contractors/consultants;
Advanced interpersonal and communications skills to include public speaking presenting facilitating moderating or managing meetings trainings and public engagements;
High-quality time management skills and ability to work independently and in groups;
Proficiency in standard office equipment MS Office and related software applications;
Experience with Asana or other task management/collaboration software; and
Experience with Salesforce or other customer relationship management software
Skillingatheringdatainterpretinginformationandapplyinglogicandreason;
Ability to work effectively in team-based environments which require high levels ofinitiativeautonomyandindependentthought andaction;
Proficient in standard office equipment and MS Office suite.

Additional Information

About ARC:

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .

Required Experience:

Job Description:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is de...