Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DRIVE SMART Virginia, through its DRIVE SMART Maryland program, delivers traffic safety education and outreach programs throughout Maryland. The Maryland Program Coordinator will plan and lead youth and community traffic safety programs, coordinate events and staffing, build partnerships, represent the organization publicly, and support program expansion and organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead Safety Town events and other early childhood traffic safety programs
- Coordinate high school programming, including speaking engagements featuring Joel Feldman of EndDD.org and ThinkFast Interactive assemblies
- Plan, coordinate, and operate teen driver simulator programs
- Represent DRIVE SMART Maryland at educational exhibits, community events, and outreach activities while engaging the public in meaningful conversations about traffic safety
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, traffic safety professionals, businesses, and other partners
- Network with traffic safety partners to increase awareness of and participation in DRIVE SMART Maryland programs
- Coordinate staffing for DRIVE SMART Maryland events with partner organizations, temporary contractors, volunteers, and other personnel
- Assist with additional DRIVE SMART Maryland programs and initiatives as they arise
- Research and develop ideas for expanding DRIVE SMART Maryland programs and services throughout Maryland
- Support DRIVE SMART Maryland and Virginia programs, events, and initiatives as needed
- Participate in fundraising events, board meetings, training opportunities, and other organizational activities with appropriate guidance and resources
- Help advance the organization's mission through effective planning, organization, communication, implementation, and coordination
Skills
- • Ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate traffic safety information, programs, laws, and other information relevant to the organization's mission
- • A positive, outgoing approach to working with youth, families, schools, and the general public
- • Confidence and professionalism when speaking to large audiences
- • Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple schedules, programs, and events simultaneously
- • Ability to develop and maintain productive community and professional partnerships
- • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- • Proficiency with social media platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other communications and productivity tools
- • Ability to work independently while also thriving in a team-oriented, mission-driven environment
- • Ability to work effectively from a remote office environment
- • Ability to drive an organization vehicle with a trailer attached and travel throughout Maryland for events
- • Flexibility and willingness to participate in activities that support the organization's mission
- • Bachelor's degree required
- • Experience organizing, coordinating, or working at outreach and community events
- • Must reside in Baltimore County and/or Baltimore City
- • Valid driver's license and good driving record required
- • Willingness and ability to travel throughout Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia
- • Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight events
- • Genuine interest in contributing to the growth and development of DRIVE SMART Maryland
- • Sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs
- • Drive and/or ride in automobiles to attend events and meetings
- • Use a computer and keyboard regularly for written communication and administrative tasks
- • Handle and transport boxes, supplies, and equipment associated with outreach activities
- • See, hear, and speak effectively in order to communicate with students, partners, colleagues, and members of the public
- • Stand for extended periods during events
- • Lift approximately 50 pounds and assist with setting up, operating, and breaking down event equipment
- Evening, weekend, and occasional overnight work will be required
- The position requires the ability to work productively in a remote office environment while also spending significant time in the field at schools, community events, and outreach programs
- Moderate travel throughout Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia is required
- Infrequent travel throughout the United States may also be required for training opportunities and professional development
- A valid driver's license and good driving record must be maintained throughout employment
- The Coordinator must be comfortable driving an organization vehicle with a trailer attached
- • Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in education, communications, outreach, community engagement, or a related field preferred
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement will be provided at the current IRS allowable rate.
- Ability to work productively in a remote office environment.
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