All Active Trans Jobs are listed at http://www.activetrans.org/jobs

START DATE: August 16, 2010
LENGTH OF JOB: Through May 31, 2011

Application deadline: July 5, 2010, by 5pm.

HOURLY WAGE: $10-13 depending on experience. This is a temporary, hourly position.

PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The mission of Active Transportation Alliance (Active Trans) is to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we will achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. We advocate for transportation that encourages and promotes safety, physical activity, health, recreation, social interaction, equity, environmental stewardship and resource conservation.

The Active Transportation Alliance is contracted by the Chicago Department of Transportation to manage a city program called Mayor Daley’s Safe Routes Ambassadors. The Safe Routes Ambassadors teach pedestrian and bicycle safety to Chicago students, and encourage more people to walk and bike as a healthy transportation choice. They do this by presenting to elementary,  middle and high school students in the classroom, as well as through public outreach at community events.

The Safe Routes Ambassadors goal is to increase the number of walking, biking and transit trips  taken while reducing the number of injuries and fatalities involving car-pedestrian and car-bike crashes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Safe Routes Ambassadors will work in a team of two to four Ambassadors, reporting to the Program Coordinator. The Safe Routes Ambassadors will work primarily in the field, but will be based out of the Chicago Department of Transportation downtown office. The Safe Routes Ambassadors will also:

• Work 30 to 35 hours per week (schedule varies week to week)
• Work primarily during school hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours, and some hours in an office setting during business hours
• Travel directly from home to work sites (including schools throughout Chicago, parks, festivals, and community meetings) by bicycle, walking and/or
  public transit
• While on duty, wear an Ambassador t-shirt and/or jacket provided by the program and a bicycle helmet when applicable
• Practice safe bicycling and walking when en route to/from events

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach safe walking, bicycling and share-the-road curricula to elementary, middle and high school students
• Give presentations on Safe Routes to School to parents, administrators and community members
• Provide information on safe walking and bicycling at community events
• Evaluate (in written reports) presentations given and events attended
• Transport program equipment (including material weighing up to 25 lbs) to and from events via bicycling, walking, or public transit
• Act as liaison to school staff, community members, aldermanic staff, police officers, business associations, volunteers, sponsors, and other city
  organizations
• Serve as a resource for Chicago schools regarding Safe Routes to School Programming
• Assist in creating program materials, marketing the program to schools, and general program administration/office duties

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate well with people of all ages, ethnicities, economic statuses, sexual orientations and abilities
• Comfortable presenting information to and engaging large groups of children, teens and adults with humor and enthusiasm
• Problem solving skills, flexibility, creativity and self-motivation
• Punctuality and attendance
• Willingness to visit any Chicago neighborhood on foot, bicycle or by public transit
• A professional appearance and manner at schools, community events and the office
• Ability to write and speak in a professional, friendly and accurate manner
• Passion for safe and active modes of transportation and motivation to share that passion with others
• Ability to complete work in an unstructured and informal environment with limited supervision
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish
• Experience teaching/working with children
• Experience in an advocacy and/or outreach capacity
• Experience bicycling, walking or using public transportation throughout the city

APPLICATIONS

• Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by 5pm on July 5, 2010, with the subject line “Safe Routes Ambassadors Application”.
• Hired candidates will be required to pass a background check.
• The Active Transportation Alliance is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age. The office is accessible.
   

Please forward applications to:
Chelsea Richer
Mayor Daley’s Safe Routes Ambassadors
30 N LaSalle Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60602
chelsea.richer@cityofchicago.org
(312)744-3019 phone
(312)742-2422 fax