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Title | Sustainable Transportation Program Coordinator (Youth Bike/Walk Program) |
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Ecology Action is hiring a full-time, 40 hours-per-week Program Coordinator to help us deliver sustainable transportation education programs primarily across Santa Cruz County, with occasional trips to Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. The position requires availability between 6am and 4pm on weekdays for scheduled events during the school day as well as occasional weekend or evening events. It is scheduled to run until June, 2020, with possibility of extension dependent upon continued program funding. The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity for, and experience, working with youth and the general public. The work is rewarding and fun, as we are helping our community become more active through safe and sustainable transportation habits. Responsibilities: Bike Smart Bike Smart is a comprehensive school-based youth bicycle safety education program which includes a two-part training an in-class presentation, followed by an on-bike "rodeo." We typically work with 5th grade students, but will occasionally provide trainings for 4th 12th grades in a variety of school settings.
What to expect: Beautiful sunrises, getting to ride your bike at work, learning to project your voice over the rowdiness of elementary school recess, drawing lots of chalk arrows, feeling your heart warm every time you teach a little kid how to ride the bike, being a role model for youth, building a strong friendship with your co-workers, knowing that you were a bright moment of inspiration and happiness for thousands of kids, knowing that your lesson might just save a student's life. Walk Smart Walk Smart is a comprehensive school-based youth pedestrian safety education program which also includes a two-part training an in-class presentation, followed by an educational walk around the block. We typically work with 2nd grade students, but will occasionally provide trainings to other lower-elementary grades.
What to expect: Wiggly kids that can't sit still, sweet random ramblings of 7-8-year-olds, hugs, having a two-block walking field trip feel like an entire workout, being extremely aware of every little thing happening around you, feeling proud of the students who nervously, but successfully cross the street on their own(!), learning all the cool dance moves the kids are into, helping cute little kiddos stay safe when walking and biking around their neighborhood. Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
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Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation: Ecology Action offers a competitive rate, starting at $18 per hour and depending on experience. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and flexible spending benefits; a 401k-retirement plan with a 4% match; and group life insurance. Driving an insured personal vehicle on company business is required, and mileage reimbursement is provided at the Federal rate.
More About Us Ecology Action is an award-winning nonprofit environmental consultancy that's been helping people create positive change for the community, the economy, and the environment for nearly five decades. In addition to being an industry leader in the design and delivery of energy efficiency programs, we also operate a vibrant green communities division that runs programs focused on pollution prevention, sustainable transportation, and water conservation. Ecology Action believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Ecology Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. Ecology Action does not offer a company paid relocation program. |