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Policy Analyst/Advocate (Full-Time Position)

Transportation Alternatives, New York City’s advocate for walking, bicycling and public transportation, seeks a Policy Analyst/Advocate to work with elected officials and undertake research and analysis on policies that improve traffic safety and promote bicycling, walking and public transit. The analyst/advocate will work with T.A. staff to increase the importance of safe and complete streets and zero tolerance traffic enforcement to the officials who are elected to represent New Yorkers.

Description
The next few years are pivotal in improving communities throughout New York City, as the change in mayoral administration, City Council and other citywide and borough elected officials means a potential shift in vision and priorities. There is ample opportunity for candidates and elected officials to exercise leadership to improve traffic safety, quality of life and access to jobs, education and other opportunities by providing more transportation alternatives. Will they?

The Policy Analyst/Advocate will work in close coordination with T.A.’s policy, field and communications staff to ensure that the Mayoral administration and City Council are committed to traffic safety and healthy, sustainable transportation choices. The Analyst/Advocate will conduct research, attend public meetings and hearings and draft reports on policy issues.

This is a job for a tenacious, highly detailed-oriented person who can juggle multiple projects.

Qualifications:
  • Strong and concise analytical writing skills
  • Experience in political or community outreach, union activism, field or advocacy campaigns
  • Confident in public speaking and ability to represent T.A. to the public
  • GIS mapping experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and build coalitions
  • Knowledge of New York City’s neighborhoods, political landscape, and government
  • Experience in project coordination, multitasking
  • Savvy and inventive with traditional media and social media
  • Proficiency in Spanish a huge plus
Values:
  • Commitment to making New York City a safer a better place to bike, walk and use public transit
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-paced campaign environment
  • A good sense of humor
Compensation:
We offer competitive salary and benefits including an employer contributed health/dental plan, a matching retirement plan, 3 weeks paid vacation, professional development opportunities, transit/bike commuter benefits and indoor bike parking. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Policy Analyst/Advocate
job_applications@transalt.org

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Community Affairs Coordinator (Full-Time Position)

We seek a Community Affairs Coordinator to help neighborhood groups across the city to win safer streets for walking, biking and play. This is a junior-level position for an articulate and outgoing person who is passionate about helping New Yorkers improve their communities and is eager to learn how to advocate for change on the local level. The Coordinator will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to groups and individuals seeking street safety and public space improvements in all five boroughs.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist New Yorkers in navigating government processes to win street safety and public space improvements
  • Conduct outreach to neighborhood groups, individuals, coalitions, elected officials and community boards
  • Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years of experience with customer service, community organizing, outreach or program/project coordination (can include volunteer/extracurricular experience)
  • Confidence in public speaking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, build coalitions, coordinate multiple projects
  • Concise, accessible writing style
  • Ability to attend evening and weekend community meetings as needed
  • Spanish language, GIS and/or graphic design skills a plus
Values:
  • Commitment to making NYC and better place to bike, walk and use public transit
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-paced campaign environment
  • A good sense of humor
Compensation:
We offer competitive salary and benefits including an employer contributed health/dental plan, a matching retirement plan, 3 weeks paid vacation, professional development opportunities, transit/bike commuter benefits and indoor bike parking. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and short (1-2 page) writing sample by May 1 to: job_applications@transalt.org with “Community Affairs Coordinator Search” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Finance Assistant (Part-Time Position)

The Finance Assistant will work under the direct supervision of T.A.’s Finance Associate. This position is ideal for bookkeepers who would like a flexible part-time position or for students looking for opportunities to gain experience in accounting and bookkeeping. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and lively environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform reconciliations, data entry, filing, making copies, mailings
  • Process Accounts Receivable including creating invoices
  • Process Accounts Payable including 1099’s, w-9’s
  • Process Cash Receipts including preparing deposits
  • Enter budgets, verify credit card receipts and perform other administrative tasks
  • Assist with annual external audit
  • Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Detail oriented and extremely well organized
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior problem-solving skills
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online is a plus
  • Experience working in a non-profit setting helpful but not required
  • Strong knowledge and interest in Accounting concepts including debits and credits preferred
Values:
  • Commitment to making New York City a better place to bike, walk and use public transit
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment
  • A good sense of humor
Education and Experience:
  • Priority will be given to those with bookkeeping/accounting experience or those currently enrolled in a program relating to accounting and/or business management.
  • High School Diploma
Compensation:
$15/hr (10-15 hours/week)

To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Finance Assistant Search
job_applications@transalt.org

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

New York City Bike Ambassadors (Part-Time Seasonal Position)

Seven seasonal part-time positions available
May 1st- November 15, 2013, 12 hours/week

Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) seeks seven experienced, outgoing, team-oriented outreach specialists to join our field team for our central safe bicycling advocacy campaign, the New York City Bike Ambassador program.

The New York City Bike Ambassadors work on the ground city- wide to organize and engage New Yorkers around safer streets. We are seeking a dedicated field team that is passionate about working with others to improve the city’s streets in all five boroughs. The Bike Ambassadors will report to T.A.’s Field Organizing Coordinator and will work with T.A. staff and Bike Ambassador Borough Leads to plan, prepare for and attend outreach events around New York City. At the beginning of the program, the NYC Bike Ambassadors will undergo training about Transportation Alternatives’ advocacy campaigns and New York City government and policy as a means to prepare for a season in the field.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Conduct bike safety outreach around borough specific campaigns
  • Engage bike share users city wide in support of T.A.’s mission
  • Be an outgoing and articulate model for safe and responsible bike riding in New York City
  • Build relationships with community-based organizations to foster support for bicycling, bike lanes and increased bicycle ridership on a neighborhood level
  • Manage and distribute bike safety equipment and materials
Qualifications:
  • Fervent desire to make bicycling and walking safer in New York City
  • Ability to work in a team environment to meet deadlines and accomplish common goals
  • A genuine love of New York City
  • Experience in community organizing and strong public speaking skills a plus
  • Fluent Spanish and/or Chinese speaking and writing skills are a plus
  • Position requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights and weekends
  • Work takes place mostly outdoors, candidates must be comfortable working outside
Values:
  • Commitment to making New York City a better place to bike, walk and use public transit
  • Commitment to organizing people to achieve change
  • A good sense of humor
Compensation:
$15/hr

To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Bike Ambassador search
job_applications@transalt.org

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Bike Valet (Part-Time Seasonal Position)

T.A.’s Bike Valet works like a coat check…for your bike! Each year we set up bike racks at dozens of locations and park thousands of bikes at many of NYC’s premier events, including sites such as Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park, street fairs, and private parties. Bike Valet services are offered free to patrons and allow event goers to enjoy their time without worrying about the safety and security of their bikes.

We are seeking energetic, responsible, and personable individuals to work as part of our Bike Valet team. You will work directly with the Bike Valet Team Leader and the Business Engagement Coordinator to run one of the most exciting programs in NYC and help make some of the city’s most beloved events even better by providing Bike Valet services to patrons.

Responsibilities:
  • Work at Bike Valet stations around the city, parking and returning bikes
  • Interface with patrons and event planners
  • Promote T.A. and our mission to event goers
  • Pick up supplies at the T.A. office as needed
  • May be asked to oversee volunteers
Qualifications:
  • Must be a people person
  • Punctuality a must
  • Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
Values:
  • Commitment to making NYC and better place to bike, walk and use public transit
  • A good sense of humor
Compensation:
$12/hr. Hours per week will vary over the Bike Valet season and most will be during evenings and weekends.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Bike Valet Search
job_applications@transalt.org

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.