Job Title: Education Coordinator
Job Type: Part Time
Schedule: Varies, approx 20-30/week
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: Sept 6
Education: 2-Year or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Compensation: USD $25 – $35 / hour, commensurate on experience
ABOUT WALK ‘N ROLLERS
Our Mission:
To empower school age children and their parents to rethink their commutes to school, by safely and responsibly biking, walking, carpooling or using transit to and from school and beyond more often. Through education and training we aim to improve the health of students by reducing the risk of obesity and heart related problems while fighting global warming by reducing pollution and traffic at school sites.
Our Vision:
To create a community environment where children and parents alike are comfortable using alternative modes of transportation, whenever they choose.
We aim to educate, train and encourage people of all ages to walk and ride their bikes more often, especially to and from school.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Walk ‘n Rollers is hiring an Education Coordinator to work with our Programs Manager and Executive Director to organize and deliver bicycle and pedestrian safety education programs across Orange Los Angeles andCounties for K-12 students, adults, and community residents. You will assist in monitoring project plans and schedules, and delivering on programs to meet project deadlines in a timely manner. The ideal candidate has a strong background in active transportation safety education and program delivery, is a League Cycling Instructor (or willing to become an LCI), and is competent in Microsoft Office and Google applications. You must have reliable transportation and must be able to travel across Orange County and Los Angeles County for program delivery on a weekly basis. A 2-year or Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, transportation or urban planning sectors or at least two years of experience in program delivery is preferred for consideration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Programs Manager in monitoring project plans and schedules
- Collaborate with City and District departments in planning and delivering bicycle and pedestrian safety education programs
- Organize, facilitate, and deliver high-quality safety education events at school and community locations
- Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and maintain documentation for each project.
- Provide administrative and project support as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Must be able to lead classes and deliver presentations at school sites
- Ability to show initiative and ability to improvise and adapt to program and site [changes] on the fly
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Competency in Microsoft and Google applications
- Knowledge of digital file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Travel will be required for this position. Access to reliable transportation is required.
- Live Scan background check will be required
- Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
- A 2-year or Bachelor Degree in nonprofit management, transportation, urban planning or related field of study, or in school working toward such is preferred.
- League Cycling Instructor (LCI) through the League of American Bicyclists, or be willing to become LCI certified.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking and biking, lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs), bending, transporting bikes, scooters, and other safety supplies. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your cover letter and resume HERE no later than September 6th. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.