Responsibilities

• Safety Program Coordination: Coordinate and lead safety efforts focused on crash reduction and driver behavior concerns
• Media Planning: Develop and implement an annual safety media plan that supports district goals
• Community Outreach: Conduct meetings with local officials and safety partners to share goals and plan joint activities
• Public Communication: Prepare publicity materials, schedule public meetings and help present transportation program information
• Project Support: Assist with community involvement programs and evaluate transportation project impacts
• Internal Collaboration: Support communication improvement efforts such as newsletters, fliers and recognition activities

Requirements

• Two years of public relations work experience promoting programs through the mass media, or community organizing experience; and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• This position requires possession of a Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
• Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.