JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY (https://www.commuteoptions.org/jobs/)
The Education Assistant plays a vital role in advancing the Commute Options mission to increase access to transportation options across Oregon. Key responsibilities include supporting outreach and education efforts to promote road user safety, training travelers on how to utilize transportation options, and expanding outreach programs to historically marginalized groups. The main goals of this position are to help Commute Options reduce barriers to using transportation options and to enhance outreach, engagement, and resource sharing within the organization’s service area.
The Education Assistant reports to the Education Program Manager and supports the Safe Routes to School Coordinator as an assistant instructor. This role requires traveling to various job sites, including schools and other venues, to help provide walking and biking safety education, as well as travel training, to students in grades K-8 and adults.
We seek a committed individual who embraces our mission, vision, and values, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed approach in all interactions and program implementations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competence and contribute to creating an environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & FUNCTIONS – These can be performed with or without an accommodation.
Support implementation of program activities, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all community members. Prepare program documents and maintain accurate records.
Ensure that implemented objectives and activities comply with grants and contract requirements.
Assist in instructing informative, engaging, and inclusive safety education, assisting in ensuring materials are accessible to all participants, including those with disabilities or language access needs.
Event Support: Attend various events and assist as needed. Help provide logistical support such as transporting materials to and from events, ensuring all necessary items are prepared and organized.
Report on deliverables accurately and promptly each quarter to the Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Bend, and any other relevant contracts or required reports.
Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively mitigating bias.
Exhibit proficiency in and dedication to promoting racial equity and social justice in all job responsibilities.
Support our DEIA Working Group in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion, showing good judgment, and cultivating a culture of inclusivity and belonging that values the contributions of all team members.
Assist in coordinating special projects, such as, but not limited to the Electric Bicycle Rebate program.
Develop messaging materials and update/create walking and rolling maps in Adobe Illustrator.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Program Manager for the agency’s further development.
COMPETENCIES
Stress Management – Accepts pressure and maintains composure and perspective in tense situations and under deadlines with funders, community partners, members, the Board, and staff.
Detail-Oriented & Quality Focus – Verifies all work. Recognizes and addresses flaws or errors through thorough analysis and proactive problem-solving. Receives constructive criticism and seeks to improve.
Interpersonal Communication – Builds rapport with a positive and collaborative attitude with all levels of people within the organization and outside. Able to present information effectively to students.
Nonprofit & Job-Specific Knowledge – Understands transportation issues and related standards, practices, and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Must embrace the mission of Commute Options and demonstrate a commitment to promoting safe, accessible, and equitable transportation options.
Competency in bike riding.
Maintains professional conduct in all interactions with community members, partners, and colleagues.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others, including writing and speaking.
Organized with a demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks and goals, such as reporting on program outcomes.
Possess the skills to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment and participate with a focus on collaboration.
Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States as required by federal law.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to engage effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to foster safe, inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environments for individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Commitment to providing equitable transportation options and understanding systemic barriers to mobility.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills using trauma-informed language and practices in interactions with community members and colleagues.
Demonstrated expertise and a strong commitment to apply racial equity and social justice practices in all aspects of program support.
Fluency in two or more languages relevant to the Central Oregon community.
Experience instructing youth or teaching skills.