Employees in this class perform professional transportation planning work in current and long-range planning projects for the urbanized area. Employees in this class perform responsible journey level planning work to provide coordinated transportation projects and options for Cumberland County as well as the surrounding urbanized area.

The Destination Sales and Marketing Group, Ltd. (DS&MG) is a business services company that operates and manages transportation option programs in Arlington, VA. DS&MG has led the way in the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) industry since 1998 and has a solid reputation as a firm that creates innovative programming with measurable results. DS&MG operates programs including Arlington County Commuter Services’ Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), BikeArlington, Mobility Lab, WalkArlington, and Capital Bikeshare as well as outreach for Vanpool Connect and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-66 Commuter Choice – Inside the Beltway program. We educate and assist our clients in offering their employees, residents, tenants, and visitor programs and amenities that support travel choice.

WalkArlington is Arlington County’s walking education and encouragement program, started in 2009. Active modes of transportation, including walking, biking, and rolling are central to Arlington’s vision of an equitable transportation system that enhances the overall quality of life for those who live, work and play here. WalkArlington supports the County’s vision by working collaboratively with local citizens, businesses, stakeholders, and County departments to offer programs that promote active transportation choices.

Position Summary

We are seeking a transportation, urban planning, community outreach, or marketing professional to promote walking as part of an Active Transportation team for local government. The WalkArlington Program Manager will direct all WalkArlington outreach and promotions in support of program mission in this full-time position. They will also collaborate regularly with other active transportation (BikeArlington) and TDM (Arlington Transportation Partners & Mobility Lab) staff on mutually beneficial projects. They will report to the Active Transportation Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all WalkArlington education, outreach programming, and events.
• Explore strategic and creative ways to employ walks, events, and tactical urbanism to promote innovations in active transportation.
• Work with the Marketing Team to create and implement integrated marketing campaigns to support outreach programs and to promote walking and walkability utilizing social media, digital campaigns, blogs, newsletters, video, websites, and other creative modes to reach the community.
• Manage the community on WalkArlington’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and develop and implement strategic campaigns to increase engagement with content and programming.
• Represent Arlington County on pedestrian-related task forces and committees, at professional gatherings, and on panels through participation in tours, community meetings, and national conferences.
• Expand and maintain ongoing partnerships with County departments, County Board, schools, and community organizations for maximum opportunities and leverage.
• Coordinate with vendors (i.e., printers, promotional, videographers, and photographers) to establish quotes, production schedules, and delivery of materials.
• Track outreach for monthly reports: inquiries, events, community outreach, materials distribution, social media, website, and press.

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of a 4-year college degree preferably in communications, planning, or a related discipline with 3-5 years of experience in a related position, preferably in a non-profit, government, or business development environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated excellence in writing and editing marketing and communications materials
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and able to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with web-based project management tools and collaboration technologies.
• Strategic marketing/communications experience.
• Results-driven, proactive, and able to work independently and with a team.
• Responsive and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Experience in managing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experience with/awareness of the Arlington community is a plus.
• Interest in walking, transportation demand management, pedestrian safety, and urban transportation.

Submission Details

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to Katy Lang katy.lang@walkarlington.com. Submissions without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Please write Program Manager – WalkArlington in the subject line.

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, seeks a proactive and creative collaborator to be our next Planning Director. The Director will lead a team of competent and dedicated staff in responding to the community vision around challenges of growth. With an organizational culture of collaboration and teams, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to citizen engagement and the Planning department plays a critical role in working with a diverse and participatory community, regional partners, the University System, and the Council to achieve strategic goals.

Performs highly skilled, professional and administrative work in the Planning and Development Services Department pertaining to land use and zoning and provides a broad scope of planning services for the City. Administers specified planning activities, performs studies, presents staff reports and supervises other staff in such endeavors as needed. Provides staff oversight and administrative assistance to various boards and commissions. Enforces the City zoning and development ordinances.

This position serves the role of Zoning Administrator for the City and department head in the absence of the Planning Director. Works under general supervision of the Planning Director.

The City of Albemarle is seeking qualified applicants for Current Planning Manager or Senior Planner. Positions is open until filled and will be determined based on experience of selected candidate. Initial review will begin 11/22/18.

Hiring salary range is $53,000 – 60,000 with full range of competitive benefits.

Please see the attached job description and see the City’s webpage for more information including how to apply:
https://www.albemarlenc.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

The City of Albemarle is seeking qualified applicants for Current Planning Manager or Senior Planner. Positions is open until filled and will be determined based on experience of selected candidate. Initial review will begin 11/22/18.

Hiring salary range is $53,000 – 60,000 with full range of competitive benefits.

Please see the attached job description and see the City’s webpage for more information including how to apply:
https://www.albemarlenc.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

Sustain Charlotte is seeking an individual to serve as the Community Engagement Coordinator for a high energy, fast-paced team. The Program Coordinator will assist the Program Director with all aspects of Sustain Charlotte’s programmatic work including advocacy, neighborhood-based partnerships, and other initiatives. The successful candidate will have an inquisitive mind and the ability to distill complex information into clear, well-written blog posts, e-mails, and other communications.

The Program Coordinator will also assist with planning and support for Sustain Charlotte’s events and outreach opportunities. This person should have enthusiasm for and the ability to communicate Sustain Charlotte’s mission and programs with tact, sincerity, persuasion, and passion, and have the ability to work with confidential information.

Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) is currently searching for a highly motivated, well-rounded Project Planner in our Urban Planning and Design Group. FNI is a well-known, award-winning professional consulting firm with an outstanding reputation and culture. We serve municipalities across the Southwest and Southeast United States. It is the first engineering/architecture firm to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and is Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Best Medium Workplaces – No. 10.

This position requires a detailed-oriented planner who works with a project team to serve our clients on a variety of planning projects, including comprehensive plans, higher education campus master plans, small area plans, downtown plans, and codes and ordinances. Candidate should have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate would have 4-8 years’ experience in the planning field, working with municipalities or higher education campuses.

Working closely with an outstanding group of planners and multi-discipline team members, the candidate will work in a collaborative environment to assist on projects. The office location for this position is in Pearland.

Apply Here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6306228e-8eaa-40e6-ba30-656f518f1a94&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=313217&lang=en_US&source=CC4

Seeking a research analyst. The ideal applicant should have a background in technology and public policy, as well as exceptional writing skills. Individuals with a strong interest in public policy issues related to artificial intelligence, open data, and the Internet of Things, are especially encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Washington, DC and will report to the Center’s director.

seeking a research assistant for tech policy issues. The ideal applicant should have a demonstrated interest in tech policy, as well as exceptional writing and copyediting abilities. Individuals with a strong interest in Internet policy debates, including privacy, security, and platform regulation, are especially encouraged to apply. This position will report to the vice president of ITIF.