POSITION OVERVIEW

Ecology Action is seeking a Program Coordinator (I or II depending on experience) to join our Transportation Planning team as we improve safety for people walking and biking in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. The Program Coordinator will assist with outreach for multiple planning efforts, including an Active Transportation Plan for the City of Salinas, a Safe Routes to Schools Plan for Salinas Valley communities, and an Active Transportation Plan for the City of Santa Cruz. Work will be performed both in-person and virtually. Local candidates based in Salinas, the Salinas Valley, or Santa Cruz are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Ecology Action seeks a team-oriented, Spanish-speaking, positive, motivated, flexible, and highly organized individual to fill the Program Coordinator position. The successful candidate must be passionate about engaging with community members and able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic work setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement all aspects of in-field programming with an emphasis on customer service and satisfaction.
• Conduct outreach in English and Spanish with diverse community members including individuals, parents, school staff, businesses, community groups, and public agencies.
• Assist with outreach and implementation of school-based pop-up bike/pedestrian traffic safety infrastructure demonstration projects.
• Assist with outreach event coordination, including tabling opportunities at existing events and coordination of public workshops.
• Gather public comments and survey responses through a variety of venues.
• Contribute to content and messaging translation for a Spanish speaking audience.
• Provide in-field support and guidance to program volunteers, interns and service learners.
• Support grant contract implementation and reporting, including photo/video documentation, deliverable/metric tracking, and collecting testimonials.
• Support program evaluation through in-field data collection.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• Experience independently implementing projects
• Experience working in an education and/or outreach setting
• Experience with community engagement
• Bilingual Spanish speaker
• Ability to work effectively independently with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Reliable program implementer who is flexible, able to make sound decisions, work independently and think on their feet.
• Detail oriented, organized, able to appropriately prioritize tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Exceptional communicator able to proactively and effectively engage a variety of community stakeholders to achieve program goals, while also effectively representing Ecology Action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Valid driver license, proof of minimum required insurance and reliable transportation

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with event organizing.
• Experience with or knowledge of urban planning, especially bicycle and pedestrian or safe routes to schools planning.
• Experience working with school communities, including administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Ability to regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear, and use a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Ability to bend, lift, carry objects, of varying size weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to effectively work in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to travel as needed in the course of work.

MORE ABOUT US

At Ecology Action, we are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQI+ persons are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. 

 Ecology Action is an award-winning non-profit consultancy that provides innovative solutions to the energy, water, and transportation challenges of cities, governments, and utilities across California. We have five decades of experience helping people make simple yet profound changes with significant environmental impacts. We believe that when individuals and businesses make simple changes in their behavior, they drive large-scale changes that benefit people and the planet. This translates into reduced carbon emissions, stronger businesses, healthier communities, and a sustainable future for all. Together, we help people, businesses, and communities act now. 

Ecology Action believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. 

Ecology Action does not offer a company-paid relocation program.