Job Alert: Program Director – Communities for Transit @ Silver Spring, Maryland
Communities for Transit (“CFT”) is a newly formed non-profit organization dedicated to public education to cultivate and harness enthusiasm for transit and smart growth to build support for a planned rapid transit network in Montgomery County, Maryland. CFT will employ a range of strategies to catalyze support for making Montgomery County a national leader in using transit systems to transform “urbanizing” suburbs from congested, auto-centric neighborhoods into more environmentally and financially sustainable communities.
- Work with web development, media and design consultants to develop high-impact simulations of the proposed transit network
- Build a program of public education events and community discussions around transit-related issues
- Conduct outreach to stakeholders and communities impacted by the transit plan
- Draft and design fact sheets, brochures, and other educational materials
- Establish and maintain regular communications with journalists, opinion leaders, blogs, and other news outlets
- Facilitate formation of a diverse coalition of local organizations that support high-quality transit systems
- Help manage office and organizational functions ranging from fundraising activities, intern supervision, and more
- Develop and maintain website and social media strategy for CFT
- Devise and implement a fundraising plan to sustain CFT’s efforts into the future
- Passion for transit, smart growth, planning, and/or environmental issues strongly preferred
- Prior experience at a public advocacy, non-profit, or policy organization, especially in a field related to CFT’s mission
- Project management experience, with demonstrated organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to self-start and work creatively and independently in a fast-paced environment, including comfort with tracking multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Solid work history involving public speaking, writing and interpersonal skills
- Experience conducting public education campaigns, particularly for diverse communities, including youths, renters, immigrants, businesses, environmentalists, etc
- Excellent computer skills; Familiarity with mass email communications, social media, and web development preferred; Experience with graphic design, CRM, video editing, and blogging software a plus