Vital Communities in White River Junction, Vermont is looking to hire a recent (or soon-to-be) college grad for a paid one-year internship with Vital Communities’\u00a0 transportation program. It could turn into a more long-term position.<\/p>\n
Contact<\/span>: Aaron Brown Transportation Program Manager Transportation Program Assistant<\/strong> \u2013 Vital Communities Smart Commute: Vermont Transportation Stakeholders Network: Minimum expectations\/qualifications<\/span>: How to Apply<\/span> Please e-mail any questions you have about the position to that address.<\/p>\n To learn more about Vital Communities, visit www.vitalcommunities.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vital Communities in White River Junction, Vermont is looking to hire a recent (or soon-to-be) college grad for a paid one-year internship with Vital Communities’\u00a0 transportation program. It could turn into a more long-term position. Contact: Aaron Brown Transportation Program … Continue reading
\nVital Communities
\n195 North Main Street
\nWhite River Junction, Vermont 05001<\/p>\n
\nVital Communities Mission: Engages Upper Valley citizens, organizations, and communities in creating solutions to our region\u2019s challenges
\nTransportation Mission: Reduce reliance on driving alone
\nResponsible To: Transportation Manager
\nEffective Date: July 1st, 2013
\nLocation: White River Junction, Vermont
\nStatus: 32-40 hrs\/wk, non-exempt. Temporary (one-year) with possibility for longer-term employment
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\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities<\/span>
\nThis position will assist the Transportation Program Manager in planning and implementing Vital Communities\u2019 work within the topics of transportation and energy. This includes supporting the day-to-day operations of our commuting outreach program (\u201cSmart Commute Upper Valley\u201d), general promotional and outreach activities, and assisting with the Vermont Transportation Stakeholders Network.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Consult major regional employers on programs to lower the impacts of commuting and mid-day transportation needs
\n\u2022 Work with manager to expand program to 50 Upper Valley workplaces
\n\u2022 Program and analyze transportation surveys
\n\u2022 Measure and promote progress toward reducing vehicle fuel use in the Upper Valley
\n\u2022 Play an active role within the Transportation Team in developing outreach and communications materials and plans
\n\u2022 Assist with event planning and execution
\n\u2022 Other administrative tasks as necessary<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Assist with all aspects of the Vermont Transportation Stakeholders Network, a statewide association of transportation professionals. Duties include logistics for 3-4 major gatherings per year, program planning, and outreach to Network members
\n\u2022 Develop a website to share case studies, best practices, and commuter data from across Vermont
\n\u2022 Assist with creating, administering, and collating surveys and other evaluative materials<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree, preferably in public policy, environmental studies, geography, communications, or another applicable field
\n\u2022 Passion for efficient transportation, energy, and land use
\n\u2022 A basic understanding of PC computing, a willingness to try simple troubleshooting
\n\u2022 Attention to detail; efficient and effective organization skills
\n\u2022 A self-directed individual who is willing to ask questions and wants to be successful in even the smallest task.
\n\u2022 An optimistic, outgoing, and positive presence when interacting with the public on VC\u2019s behalf
\nwww.vitalcommunities.org\/uvtma<\/a>
\n\u2022 Ability to take on a diverse set of tasks and complete them efficiently at one\u2019s own direction
\n\u2022 Access to personal transportation<\/p>\n
\nSend your resume, three references, and a cover letter to uvtma@vitalcommunities.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n