Transportation Associate

RideWise Inc., a Somerville nonprofit dedicated to promoting safe and sustainable travel is hiring a full-time Transportation Associate to join the team. This entry-level , grant-funded position offers hands-on experience with ridesharing and transit initiatives. Key responsibilities include phone support, verifying transit data, coordinating commuter programs, and learning the Somerset County bus network. This is not a logistics or delivery role.

This role offers an excellent entry point for individuals looking to begin a career in the nonprofit sector. The position provides hands-on experience across a variety of activities, with an emphasis on public education and the promotion of public transit and ridesharing .

Responsibilities:

• Call and e/mail transportation vendors to verify operating information for the website
• Coordinate commuter incentive programs (ridesharing, vanpooling, mailing bus schedules, ride subsidies)
• Assist with in-person transportation presentations; helping with promotion, scheduling, follow-up)
• Coordinate transit subsidy programs for college students and persons looking for work
• Learn the Somerset County bus network by riding buses and participating in transit presentations.
• Teach individuals how to use public transit and ridehailing services by providing one-on-one or group travel instruction.

Work schedule:

This full-time, hourly role is based at the Somerville office, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends, evenings and early mornings required. Overtime is not required.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, public health, human services
• Completing a background check and fingerprinting, if hired
• Bilingual a plus
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable making presentations to diverse groups (older adults, high school/college students)
• Familiarity with local transit services or the ability to learn it independently
• Demonstrated patience and empathy to effectively teach older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families or caregivers
• Having a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and a good driving record to get to/from the office and for travel/fieldwork throughout Somerset County
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
• Organizational skills to manage schedules, maintain records, write up reports.

Applicants must be a United States citizen or permanently authorized to work in the United States full-time without needing an employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our dedication to promoting safe and sustainable transportation for all. Apply today by sending a resume and cover letter telling us about you.