Transportation & Planning Program Coordinator

Position Summary: The Transportation & Planning Program Coordinator is responsible for carrying out Transportation & Planning Program functions including implementing program delivery, procedures, and standards; monitoring grant budgets; assisting his/her supervisor in determining program service levels and enhancements; interpreting and complying with all applicable regulations; providing relevant advice to clerical, technical, or professional staff, the public, and other agencies.

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conduct community engagement around transportation and planning issues in City Heights


• Assist in day to day operational and administrative aspects of grant-funded projects


• Work with residents, project partners, and City Heights CDC staff


• Assist in research of transportation projects, planning issues, and systems/policy/environmental change


• Assist with identifying funding sources


• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Commitment to the mission of the organization


• Bachelor’s degree or higher: Desired fields include Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Education, Economics, Geography, Civil Engineering


• 1 – 2 years of experience conducting community engagement and/or planning


• Ability to speak and write in a second language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Vietnamese, Khmer or other language)


• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written


• Knowledge of and/or experience working in community-based nonprofits or grassroots campaigns


• High attention to detail and ability to carry out assignments independently


• High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Hours and Compensation  

• 40 hours per week, exempt
  


• Hourly Range: $21-29/hr depending on experience. 
  


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  


• 401K retirement plan with employer match 
  


• Employee Assistance Program
  


• Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year

Additional Benefits   

• Offices are closed every other Friday (9/8/80 schedule)
  


• City Heights CDC is committed to the professional growth of all employees and provides training opportunities accordingly.

Work Environment/Culture 

• Family Friendly. CHCDC provides a family-friendly work environment making it possible for employees to more easily balance family and work, and to fulfill both their family and work obligations.
  
  
  
  
  • Family-friendly practices/policies: 
    
    
    
    
    • Every other Friday CHCDC offices are closed for employee day off 
      
    
    
    • Parental Leave – unpaid leave offered in accordance with State of CA PFL (Paid Family Leave).
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • In compliance with City Heights CDC’s mandatory vaccination policy, all employees and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment.