BMPO - Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator

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Job Description:

Do you enjoy working with school-age children in a variety of settings? Are you passionate about bicycling, walking, and promoting safe, active transportation? Do you have a talent for teaching, coaching, and inspiring young people? If you're looking for a rewarding career that gets you outdoors, keeps you active, and allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community alongside a dedicated and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking a qualified Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator to support the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO). This position will coordinate and promote Safe Routes to School initiatives throughout the region.

Position purpose: the position is responsible for working with school districts staff, BMPO staff, parents and community members to create safe active transportation environments at and around schools in Idaho Falls and Bonneville County. The coordinator will work with local schools to implement the 6 E’s of Safe Routes to School (Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity) to help students use active transportation modes safely.

Responsibilities:

• Develops programming and tracks data to ensure programming and activities support the six “E’s” of SR2S: Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Engagement, Evaluation, and Equity
• Assists with recruiting members and guiding School Committees by meeting regularly, maintaining clear and consistent communication through a variety of channels
• Ensures that all programs and activities meet the highest safety standards, with adequate documentation of accidents/incidents, and timely response to participant comments/concerns
• Teaching bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation education to participants, distributes active transportation safety equipment and incentives, and organizes events at schools and in the community (i.e. bike rodeos, bike camps, etc.)
• Provides written narrative reports for inclusion in funding partner and other reports
• Participates in internal and cross-functional teams to coordinate programs, equipment, and support functions
• Identifies and documents safety concerns and gaps in mobility services, programs, and infrastructure that create barriers for individuals or groups to access the region’s mobility choices.
• Provides timely, respectful and thorough customer service to internal and external customers
• Serves as a passionate advocate for mobility and community health and wellness
• Attend staff meetings and training, as scheduled
• Represents BMPO in public events or meetings, sometimes for long hours or extended hours
• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor at all times
• Dependable and a self-starter
• Other duties as assigned Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization, 545 Shoup, ste.259, Idaho Falls Idaho 83402

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in related field or college study
• Maintains current and relevant knowledge on Safe Routes to School program best practices as well as current bicycle and pedestrian laws
• Current Child Abuse Prevention training required (may attain upon hire)
• Valid Driver’s license and must maintain a clean driving record
• Experience driving and backing large vehicles
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations and to prioritize accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be versatile, flexible, and willing to work enthusiastically within constantly changing priorities
• Performs other related duties as assigned Physical Requirements Must be able to perform physical requirements of this job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Constantly involves sitting, walking, riding a bike, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/handle items
• May involve moderate to heavy physical activity performing random strenuous activities
• Work will involve exposure to the weather year round
• Must have good hygiene and dress in attire appropriate to be a guest at schools and community programs
• Must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 75 pounds. Many SR2S events involve loading/ unloading trailers of bikes and equipment.

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