Program Coordinator

Job Description: Programs Coordinator (Full-time) 511 CCTA, Street Smarts Contra Costa (SSCC), and Walk N Roll (WNR) are programs of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, managed by Advanced Mobility Group. 511 CCTA provides programs, incentives, and resources to encourage the use of alternative (non-drive alone) modes of transportation for commute and local trips in Contra Costa County. SSCC provides traffic safety education and active transportation (biking/walking) encouragement programs for all public elementary and middle schools located in central, eastern, and Lamorinda areas of Contra Costa County. WNR is an active transportation program that encourages students to walk or bike to school. Hours / Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule varies. Most work occurs Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend and evening shifts are required. Daily shifts last 8 hours but start times vary, based on the school event schedule. Days with school events typically start early, between 6:00-7:30am. Overview: The Program Coordinator will deliver engaging stage performances in elementary school assemblies. Script memorization is required and prior acting experience is highly desired. The middle school program requires the Coordinator to engage with students one‑on‑one to encourage safe active transportation during interactive Walk/Bike to School events. The Coordinator will assist at occasional after‑school or evening bicycle rodeos. Other tasks include packing materials and handling event preparation, making various deliveries, and occasionally working at in‑person community and school events on evenings/weekends. The Coordinator will also provide customer service for various 511 CCTA commuter programs, facilitate mailings, and participate in employer events. Coordinator must be physically able to lift large and heavy equipment, have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Punctuality is critical for this position. Street Smarts Contra Costa Tasks: Elementary school assemblies: Street Smarts provides safety education to all K‑5 students by performing engaging school assemblies for grades K‑2 and 3‑5. Memorization of two 30‑minute scripts and rehearsal with a co‑Coordinators are required. Operation of a robotic car during assemblies is also required (training provided). Performer must be able to use a microphone and manipulate slideshows via remote control, iPad and/or laptop. Additional tasks: packing materials, loading and unloading the company van and school stages of large props and AV equipment, travel (paid time) between the Walnut Creek office and schools, interaction with school staff, and other related miscellaneous tasks. Assemblies take place during the school day; the work day for these events typically starts between 7:00‑8:00 am. A typical school year includes approximately 30‑40 assembly days. Middle school Blender Bike events: Street Smarts encourages middle school students to use active transportation to school by hosting fun Walk & Roll to School Day events featuring two stationary blender bikes that are used to make lemonade slushies. Tasks include packing equipment and materials, unloading/unloading the company van, travel (paid time) between the Walnut Creek office and schools, interaction and education with students, helmet fittings, cleaning of supplies after event, and other related miscellaneous tasks. Blender events take place for one hour before the first bell; the work day for these events typically starts before 7 am. A typical school year includes approximately 10‑15 blender bike events. International Walk/Bike to School Day events (typically held in October and May): prepare and deliver event materials to participating schools, using the company vehicle. Walk N Roll (WNR) Tasks: Coordinator will help at occasional after school and/or evening bicycle rodeos. Other tasks may include giving presentations at schools and other stakeholder events, meetings with parent volunteers and/or school personnel, training and leading volunteers, attending scan days, sorting, packing, and delivering necessary supplies to schools, travel between the Walnut Creek office and participating schools, and other related miscellaneous tasks. 511 CCTA Tasks: Bike to Work Day: coordinate and organize volunteers and materials for approximately 40 Energizer Stations Pass2Class: facilitate application review and mailing of back‑to‑school bus passes Try Transit: facilitate application review and mailing of prepaid Clipper cards Community events: pack materials, coordinate with organizations, interact with members of the public, be able to provide accurate information about all programs and resources Summer Bike and Winter Walk Challenges: perform customer service via email Cross train on all 511 CCTA programs and program support tasks including but not limited to Ebike Rebate, Big Win, Invoicing, and others Giving presentations to various stakeholders as needed Make miscellaneous deliveries and purchases of supplies Knowledge, Skills, and Special Abilities Required: Acting / performing / public speaking expertise Proficient English speaker, Spanish fluency desired Ability and willingness to learn how to operate a remote‑controlled robotic car - while voice acting a script from off stage Ability to communicate effectively with children, co‑workers, school officials, and the public Ability to lift 50 pounds Knowledge of or ability to learn how to operate a slideshow presentation using a projector, iPad, laptop, microphone and speaker system Ability to be punctuality and reliable Highly sought character traits: leadership, creativity, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and ability to solve problems. Experience and Education: Two years’ experience working in an educational setting, performing in‑person community outreach, acting, and/or working in a youth recreational setting such as a summer camp or youth sports A college degree is preferred; or An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Other requirements: Valid CA driver’s license and a clean driving record Fingerprinting and background check for eligibility to perform in public schools Salary: $25-$40 per hour, depending on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr