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Safe Routes to School is Hiring a Policy Manager

The Policy Manager will work from a home office in Washington DC on government relations, lobbying, policy research and analysis, and report writing to advance the SRTS national movement.

The non-profit Bikes Belong Foundation is looking for an energetic and dynamic professional with at least 4-5 years proven success in a senior advocacy/policy/legislative position to work with the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) National Partnership as our Policy Manager. The Policy Manager will work from a home office in Washington DC on government relations, lobbying, policy research and analysis, and report writing to advance the SRTS national movement. Please visit our website for more information on applying.

The person hired for this exciting new position will work issues such as:

* Working with federal policy makers and staff to get SRTS included in federal bill such as the reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU, climate change legislation, and energy, health and education bills;

* Ensuring that all states have SRTS Coordinators hired and that grant application guidelines are released in all states;

* Researching and writing policy papers on issues such has how SRTS has impacted the built environment, Wellness Councils, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as well as how school siting policies, school buses, and hazard busing policies affect safety and physical activity;

* Organizing site visits with Congressional members to showcase successful SRTS projects and creating an on-line kit for scheduling site visits;

* Researching Title 23 requirements for SRTS funding and how various states are complying with federal procedures so that we can make recommendations to lower the overhead and time required;

* Working with national organizations to show the links for SRTS to public health, environmental concerns, complete streets, and more;

* Working on high profile state legislation and policy initiatives that could provide precedent-setting national implications for SRTS;

* Helping to develop SRTS State Networks and grassroots advocacy in states that are not currently served by our State Network Project;

* Assisting the Director with fundraising efforts;

* Communicating with other organizations at national, state and local levels;

* Scheduling meetings, developing web content, responding to media inquiries, producing materials, and executing other tasks, as needed, to advance the goals of the SRTSNP; and

* Attending regular staff meetings via telephone, and working as a team player.

Qualifications:

* Live in the Washington DC region or be willing to move there in September 2008.

* Successful legislative experience at state and federal levels.

* Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.

* Knowledge of Safe Routes to School, transportation and health issues.

* Minimum of 4-5 years proven success in a senior advocacy/policy/legislative position.

* Self motivated, creative, detail-oriented and energetic.

* Ability to work from home, and to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Experience in meeting facilitation.

* Experience with network/coalition building to create policy changes.

* Track record of supervising complex projects with multiple stakeholders, and organizing/motivating volunteers and groups.

* Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent attention to detail.

* Advanced level of proficiency and previous experience in a variety of computer software applications, especially Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Available for travel throughout the United States.

The Policy Manager salary will be commensurate with experience. The package also includes health insurance benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, and optional participation in a retirement plan. A computer and a telephone will be provided and paid for.

Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF document to: Deb Hubsmith, Director, SRTS National Partnership, at deb@saferoutespartnership.org. All applications will be acknowledged with an email reply. The position will be open until filled, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

We would appreciate if you would please forward this job announcement to your contacts. For more information, please visit our website. No telephone calls please.

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