Position: Project Manager
Summary
In 2014, the Cook County Department of Public Health was awarded a
federal Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) grant by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to combat the high prevalence of
obesity and heart disease in 33 underserved suburban Cook County communities. PICH
is the newest generation in CDC’s long history of community health initiatives
that aim to improve health and reduce the burden of chronic diseases. The
program uses evidence- and practice-based strategies to create or strengthen
healthy environments that make it easier for people to make healthy choices and
take charge of their health.
Active Transportation Alliance has been contracted to provide training,
transportation planning and other technical assistance services for this high
profile, national project through September 2017, focusing on increasing
opportunities for daily physical activity through walking, bicycling and
transit use. Under the
general supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the Project
Manager’s primary responsibility is to provide oversight and coordination for
all project activities. This includes policy and planning research, development
and customization; community engagement and education; and administrative
duties.
This full-time, salaried position is available beginning April 1, 2015,
and is 100% contractually supported. The project is expected to continue
through September 30, 2015, and is contingent upon an annual funding renewal
process.
Essential
Duties and Accountabilities
Project Administration
·
Organize internal project team meetings
and activities.
·
Assist in delegation of roles and
responsibilities among team members.
·
Maintain responsibility for project
execution and progress.
·
Participate in frequent external
coalition and sub-consultant meetings.
·
Track and report progress on all project
deliverables.
·
Deliver presentations and speak publicly
on behalf of the project.
·
Prepare educational and presentational
materials, including flyers, fact sheets, and Power Point presentations.
·
Organize meetings, conferences and
trainings.
Complete Streets
Research and Development
·
Research Complete
Streets best practices in policy development, street design and project
delivery processes.
·
Coordinate
with partner agencies, local governments and community-based organizations on
Complete Streets development and implementation.
·
Develop information
briefs, presentations and other communication and marketing materials
·
Assist in
identifying funding sources to support eventual installation of Complete
Streets facilities.
·
Coordinate and facilitate trainings,
resources and support for municipal staff and stakeholders.
·
Assist Active Trans’ Planning Department
in developing pedestrian/bicycle/transit plans for participating communities.
Community Engagement
·
Coordinate
local public input activities.
·
Attend
community meetings and networking opportunities.
·
Educate local
officials and decision makers.
Other
Duties and Responsibilities
·Frequent travel throughout suburban Cook County
(roughly 60%) via public transportation and/or car share.
·Occasional evening and weekend work hours
required for community meetings, etc.
·Participation in obligatory
Active Trans organizational events and activities as assigned.
Qualifying Experience
- A
passion for and understanding of the transformational nature of walking,
bicycling and transit on health, community livability, and sustainability.
A commitment to Active Transportation Alliance mission, vision and goals.
- 1-3 years of demonstrated
program management experience.
- Experience in
advocacy, community engagement and coalition building, particularly among
diverse populations.
- Superior
communication skills, including written, presentational and media-related.
- Fluency in
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Bachelor’s degree
required.
Preferred
Experience
- Sophisticated
understanding of active transportation issues, advocacy and interventions.
- Previous
experience in a management position in a non-profit setting.
- Master’s
degree in urban planning, engineering, public health or related field.
- Familiarity
with suburban Cook County communities and units of government.
- Proficiency in
ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suites.
Physical Requirements
·
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs.
For
consideration:
Send a resume and
cover letter to Cathy O’Reilly at cathy@activetrans.org. You must include the
words ‘PICH Project Manager’ in the subject line. Electronic submissions only;
no mailed or faxed submissions will be accepted. No phone calls, please.
The Active
Transportation Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual
orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, age or any other protected
classification.
