Interested in being a part of a movement to end traffic fatalities and severe injuries in DC? Help organize the growing movement to make streets safer for all road users.
Interested in being a part of a movement to end traffic fatalities and severe injuries in DC? WABA is hiring a Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator to help organize the growing movement of advocates, families, and coalition partners who are leading efforts to implement solutions to make streets safer for all road users.
Position Overview
The Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator will act as a community organizer, mobilizing support to keep the District moving forward with commitments to Vision Zero. The Coordinator will work to build better relationships between road users of various ages, regardless of mode choice.
The Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator will be part of WABA’s supportive and collaborative Advocacy Team, and report directly to the Vision Zero Coalition Manager. The WABA Advocacy team includes: the Advocacy Director, Organizing Manager, the Trails Coalition Manager and Trails Coalition Coordinator, a volunteer organizer, and the Vision Zero Campaign Manager.
Vision Zero Outreach
Other duties as assigned.
(Consider applying if you meet 75% of these requirements) The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience or background in the following:
Core Skills:
Useful Skills and Experience
If you have this experience or these skills, let us know. You don’t need them to be considered for the position, but you should be eager to learn them:
This is a 10-month contract position with a monthly salary of $4,100. The contract may be extended, depending on further funding. This is a full-time, salaried position. Benefits include employer covered health/dental insurance, generous flex and comp time policy, vacation, sick and personal leave, committed colleagues, and fun working environment.
The candidate must be located in the Washington, DC area — while the majority of our staff are working remotely, this position will require attending some in-person events. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
WABA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. DC grant funded staff must comply with Mayor’s Order 2021-147, section VI, part 2, or be eligible for an exemption as defined by the District of Columbia Mayor’s Order 2021-099, Section III.
WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
WABA empowers people to ride bikes, build connections, and transform places. We envision a just and sustainable transportation system where walking, biking, and transit are the best ways to get around.
Visit our about page to read about our values, theory of change and more.
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF to Stephanie Tulowetzke at jobs@waba.org with “Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line. In your application materials, please help us understand your suitability for the role, how you would contribute to the diversity of WABA’s staff, and let us know where you learned about the position.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday, November 28, 2022. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please, no phone calls.