Community and Economic Development - Bicycle Education Coordinator

Human Resources•Albany, OR

7d•$33 - $46

About The Position

The Bicycle Education Coordinator develops, delivers, evaluates, and improves bicycle education programming for youth throughout the OCWCOG service area. The position also supports active transportation and Transportation Demand Management programs, transportation planning and policy implementation, grant-funded projects, community outreach, and related community development work. The role regularly collaborates with government agencies, school districts, community groups, and other stakeholders across the region, and requires travel. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are encouraged. The coordinator serves as OCWCOG’s subject-matter expert on bicycle education, Safe Routes to School strategies, active transportation education, and bicycle safety programming. The position establishes program goals and outreach strategies, coordinates grant deliverables and reporting, supports funding applications, and advises the Planning Supervisor on program direction and improvements. Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with field and classroom duties for instruction and travel to meetings and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, public transportation, transportation planning, active transportation, education, or a related field, and at least one year of related work experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
Related experience must include public communication through customer service, public education, or public involvement, as well as experience or demonstrated knowledge in designing and delivering public education programs.
Knowledge of bicycle safety and/or bicycle mechanics.
Experience leading or teaching students.
Experience or working knowledge in at least one of transportation planning, active transportation outreach, community-based comprehensive planning, transportation policy, or bicycle education.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations and facilitating meetings for groups and the public.
Ability to write and manage contracts and grants.
Ability to organize and structure work, exercise initiative, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to gather, organize, and analyze data and information, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations.
Ability to use a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, database development and management, and electronic communication.
Ability to design and facilitate group visioning, goal-setting, planning, and decision-making processes.
Ability to seek, build, and maintain critical partner relationships.
Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain reliable transportation for travel throughout the three-county area.
CPR certification is required for instructors teaching riding classes; the COG will cover certification costs for a hired candidate who is not currently certified.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to travel to meetings and events and throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are encouraged.
Knowledge of computer software and hardware for graphic presentations and mapping (GIS) is desirable.
Current CPR, First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve youth bicycle education programming, including curriculum, instructional standards, performance measures, and evaluation methods.
Deliver inclusive bicycle education activities using developmentally appropriate teaching, constructive feedback, and effective group-learning practices.
Set up and take down equipment for classes in field and classroom settings, and provide attendees with constructive verbal feedback.
Facilitate community-building activities, reflections, and discussions to enhance learning.
Support development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of active transportation and Transportation Demand Management programs, including bikeshare and vanpool programs.
Support transportation planning and policy implementation, including preparing memos, staff reports, and research for Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
Research, promote, and implement transportation program areas independently and collaboratively; assist with grant writing and marketing campaigns.
Monitor emerging practices and state and federal initiatives in bicycle education and safety, and recommend program changes based on research, performance data, and community needs.
Establish annual program goals, priorities, and outreach strategies, and recommend program direction and improvements to the Planning Supervisor.
Coordinate grant-funded bicycle education projects, including tracking deliverables, timelines, reporting requirements, and outcomes.
Develop and implement outreach and engagement strategies to increase participation and support active transportation goals.
Build and support relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, particularly school districts.
Support facilitation of Council of Governments and community-led groups, meetings, and focus groups; assist planning staff and department projects as assigned.
Respond to inquiries and agency requests, and serve as the primary liaison with school districts, local governments, transportation agencies, community organizations, and the public on bicycle education initiatives.
Identify funding opportunities and help develop, prepare, and submit grant proposals for bicycle education and active transportation initiatives.
Conduct research and analysis for community development projects and contribute bicycle safety, active transportation, and community mobility expertise to transportation and community planning projects.
Apply working knowledge of Oregon’s Statewide Land Use Planning Goals.
Collaborate with the CED GIS Analyst to develop data and mapping resources to identify grant needs for OCWCOG stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain courteous and respectful customer service, effective teamwork, constructive working relationships, regular attendance, and a positive and productive work atmosphere.