Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc. (KMM), Middlesex County’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA), is seeking a full-time Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program Coordinator. As one of eight TMAs in New Jersey, KMM is the regional coordinator for the SRTS program in Middlesex County. Collaborating with various stakeholders, the organization aims to reduce congestion, increase safety, and improve air quality by promoting sustainable transportation choices. KMM’s Safe Routes to School program is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation with funding from the Federal Highway Administration.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety, experience working with school-age children, be comfortable presenting in front of groups, and have a willingness to work with stakeholders to develop and implement projects and activities that improve bicycle and pedestrian access/safety for students and their respective communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Building and Delivery:
• Develop and promote SRTS programs and events within a service area.
• Provide outreach and recruitment to all schools in the Middlesex County service area.
• Deliver pedestrian and bicycle safety presentations to large and small groups of students in grades K through 12.
• Deliver bicycle safety instruction to elementary and middle school students through bicycle “rodeos,” classes, and demonstrations.
• Walking school bus development and training.
• Organize and participate in International Walk to School Day and NJ Walk and Bike to School Month.
• Provide “train the trainer” workshops to school personnel within the Middlesex County service area.
• Provide bicycle safety education workshops in the Middlesex County service area.
• Develop school travel plans for participating schools in the Middlesex County service area.
• Promote the NJ SRTS Resource Center and online materials within the Middlesex County service area.
• Encourage local participation in NJ SRTS webinars coordinated by the NJ SRTS Resource Center.
Administrative:
• Attend the SRTS Regional Coordinator Monthly Meetings by the NJ Department of Transportation and the NJ SRTS Resource Center.
• Participate in SRTS program training workshops organized by the NJ SRTS Resource Center.
• Promote NJ SRTS Recognition Program; solicit school nominations for awards programs.
• Participate in working group meetings.
• Participate in training as required by NJDOT and/or NJ SRTS Resource Center.
• Promote statewide SRTS events.
• Assist the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the NJ SRTS Resource Center with data collection for program/performance evaluation.
• Conduct evaluation, data collection, and feedback on all programs by school.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports.
• Order, organize, distribute, and track promotional SRTS items by quantity and recipient.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Comfortable working with schoolchildren.
• Must pass a background check as required by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
• Willingness to complete the League of American Bicyclist League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Certification.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information to diverse groups of people, including students, school administrators, community members, and elected officials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and conferencing software such as Zoom & Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Data analysis skills and the ability to translate data into uncomplicated terms.
• Ability to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to achieve specific and measurable grant-related performance outcomes.
• Some weekends and evenings are required.
Other Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; willingness and ability to drive within Middlesex County to school locations and transport equipment/event materials.
• Ability and willingness to lift 25 lbs. (to transport equipment, event materials, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to walk up to 1 mile.
• Reliable home internet connection.
Salary/Benefits:
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent health benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Hybrid schedule (after probationary period).
Please send a letter of interest and resume to careers@kmm.org