Transportation & Planning Program Coordinator
About The Position
Position Summary: The Transportation & Planning Program Coordinator is responsible for carrying out Transportation & Planning Program functions including implementing program delivery, procedures, and standards; monitoring grant budgets; assisting his/her supervisor in determining program service levels and enhancements; interpreting and complying with all applicable regulations; providing relevant advice to clerical, technical, or professional staff, the public, and other agencies. Major Responsibilities/Duties: Conduct community engagement around transportation and planning issues in City Heights Assist in day to day operational and administrative aspects of grant-funded projects Work with residents, project partners, and City Heights CDC staff Assist in research of transportation projects, planning issues, and systems/policy/environmental change Assist with identifying funding sources Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission of the organization
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: Desired fields include Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Education, Economics, Geography, Civil Engineering
- 1 – 2 years of experience conducting community engagement and/or planning
- Ability to speak and write in a second language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Vietnamese, Khmer or other language)
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written
- Knowledge of and/or experience working in community-based nonprofits or grassroots campaigns
- High attention to detail and ability to carry out assignments independently
- High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- In compliance with City Heights CDC’s mandatory vaccination policy, all employees and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct community engagement around transportation and planning issues in City Heights
- Assist in day to day operational and administrative aspects of grant-funded projects
- Work with residents, project partners, and City Heights CDC staff
- Assist in research of transportation projects, planning issues, and systems/policy/environmental change
- Assist with identifying funding sources
- Additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year
- Offices are closed every other Friday (9/8/80 schedule)
- City Heights CDC is committed to the professional growth of all employees and provides training opportunities accordingly.
- Family Friendly. CHCDC provides a family-friendly work environment making it possible for employees to more easily balance family and work, and to fulfill both their family and work obligations.
- Family-friendly practices/policies:
- Every other Friday CHCDC offices are closed for employee day off
- Parental Leave – unpaid leave offered in accordance with State of CA PFL (Paid Family Leave).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
