Outreach Specialist

Trilon Group•Austin, TX

24d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alta Planning + Design seeks an Outreach Specialist to support the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for community engagement, behavior change, and sustainable transportation. If you are excited about connecting people to better ways of getting to work and school while supporting a growing regional program, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Comfortable conducting in-person outreach independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to travel locally throughout the Austin region (access to a vehicle preferred)
Ability to lift and transport outreach materials (25+ lbs)
Self-motivated and proactive in day-to-day work
Interest in outreach, communications, marketing, or community engagement
Ability to support program and project management tasks

Nice To Haves

1–3+ years of experience in outreach, communications, marketing, education, or community engagement
Experience working with schools, youth programs, or family-focused initiatives
Experience supporting employer programs or workplace engagement efforts
Familiarity with behavior change campaigns or TDM programs
Bachelor’s degree in communications, planning, marketing, environmental studies, or related field
Interest in transportation, sustainability, or public sector programs
Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting outreach and engagement efforts for the CAMPO regional TDM program, including events, campaigns, and employer initiatives
Planning and staffing outreach events such as transportation fairs, school events, employer benefits fairs, and community engagements
Engaging directly with commuters, employees, parents, and students to promote alternatives to driving alone
Supporting SchoolPool program implementation, including outreach to schools, families, and administrators to increase participation
Assisting with employer-facing communications and campaigns that encourage mode shift and promote commute programs
Delivering presentations, lunch-and-learns, and engagement activities for employers and community groups
Supporting program and project management tasks, including scheduling, coordination, and tracking deliverables
Collecting and tracking outreach data, participation metrics, and survey results to support program evaluation
Preparing materials for meetings, outreach events, and regional coordination efforts
Supporting Alta’s regional growth efforts through relationship-building, outreach support, and participation in business development activities
Coordinating logistics such as materials, inventory, transportation of equipment, and event setup
Collaborating with project managers and team members to ensure successful program delivery

Benefits

Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
401(k): Alta provides a safe harbor match up to 3%
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually
Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually
5-year travel award
Professional development opportunities