Project Coordinator Kids in Cars Program

Ascension•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for executing regional passenger safety operations, driving strategic community partnerships, orchestrating local coalition and training initiatives, delivering high-impact public education, managing grants and operational reporting, and leading event logistics and physical operations for the Kids in Cars Injury Prevention Project at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Must hold a current, valid Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification.
Proven experience working with community partners, managing event logistics, and coordinating field-based community services.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success in public speaking, presentations, and social media outreach platforms.
Strong organization and time-management skills, with a background or comfort level in grant writing, program reporting, and meeting facilitation.
Ability to manage the physical demands of community deployment, including loading and unloading heavy equipment and safety seats.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English to effectively serve and educate diverse communities across Central Texas.

Responsibilities

Lead community car seat inspection stations, manage distribution events, and establish logistics for partner inspection sites across a 5-county Central Texas territory.
Build and maintain high-value relationships with regional schools, daycares, law enforcement, and pediatric health organizations to expand program reach.
Host, plan, and lead local traffic safety coalition meetings; direct professional development and certification courses for local Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST).
Design and deliver engaging community education presentations and safety content tailored for diverse audiences and community outreach platforms.
Spearhead grant-writing efforts, compile meticulous monthly progress reports, and track regional project activity to ensure full compliance with funding requirements.
Command the end-to-end logistics of community events, including the physical loading, unloading, and transport of car seats and safety equipment.