Program Associtate

Position Overview:
SUMC staff are responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast-paced atmosphere. Depending on needs at the time, the Program Associate will be responsible for delivering technical assistance, writing and developing tools and resources, facilitating training and peer exchange, and managing administrative tasks. Subject matter is wide-ranging and may include transportation planning, community engagement, procurement, public-private partnerships, accessibility, data management, and innovative technology, such as trip-planning software, multimodal payment, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Program Associate will have routine contact with transportation leaders and other practitioners doing some of the most innovative work at the intersection of mobility, equity, and climate.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as planning, public policy, or business administration AND at least two years experience in related work such as transportation planning or mobility industry operations, service development, or policy/public affairs

OR

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as planning, public policy, or business administration AND at least one year experience in related work

Position Details:

Full-time salaried positions with benefits
Three positions available, based in Los Angeles or Chicago
Salary range depending on qualifications: $50,000 – $60,000
Currently remote; hybrid remote/in-office model to come