Bike & Pedestrian Community Engagement Specialist

AECOM • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

AECOM has a position available for a Bike & Pedestrian Community Engagement Specialist to support active transportation outreach across Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a casual part-time position eligible to work up to 19 hours per week. JOB SUMMARY As a member of the Club Ride Event Squad, you will be responsible for staffing bike/ped safety events, conducting walking and bicycling education, and promoting safe, healthy, and sustainable travel options at locations throughout Clark County. This work supports regional goals to expand safe walking and biking, improve mobility for residents of all ages, reduce traffic injuries, and encourage multimodal travel across Southern Nevada.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (Motor Vehicle Records review required).
• Ability to lift and carry outreach equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Reliable access to a mobile cellular telephone.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Health, Urban Planning, or a related field — or some college with equivalent professional experience.
• 1 year of outreach, safety education, public involvement, community engagement, or related experience.
• Experience conducting walking/biking safety education, bike rodeos, helmet fittings, or hands-on skills instruction.
• Previous face-to-face customer service experience.
• Experience working with youth, families, and older adults is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Nevada pedestrian and bicycle laws and general road safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite bike/ped outreach events, demonstrations, and community activities that promote safe walking and biking.
• Engage with residents, families, youth, and older adults in English and Spanish to provide safety information and encourage active transportation.
• Effectively and persuasively communicate to influence, motivate, and inform community members about walking and bicycling as viable daily travel options.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of bicycle and pedestrian safety practices, Nevada state laws, local trail networks, and available mobility resources.
• Execute prescheduled community events, open streets activities, bike rodeos, helmet fittings, pedestrian safety trainings, and pop-up safety demonstrations.
• Deliver presentations and hands-on learning at employer sites, community centers, schools, senior facilities, and public events.
• Provide basic bicycle and helmet fittings and demonstrate safe riding and walking behaviors.
• Guide individuals on how to access local walking/biking routes, safety programs, mobility incentives, and transportation resources.
• Assist neighborhoods and community partners with active transportation education, walking groups, cycling programs, and safety campaigns.
• Increase program awareness and participation rates among residents by communicating the benefits of walking and biking for health, safety, and reduced congestion.
• Serve as an active transportation resource for partner organizations throughout Clark County.
• Communicate and provide support to program participants and community members.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of active transportation outreach goals, target audiences, and effective engagement techniques.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings to maintain program knowledge and continuously improve safety education and community engagement skills.
• Adhere to company policies and demonstrate an understanding of AECOM’s core leadership values.
• Engage with the public in a friendly, respectful, and culturally competent manner.
• Exceed monthly outreach and engagement performance metrics.
• Track partner relationships, event activity, and engagement outcomes using Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees