fw: Complete Streets Fellowship Available!

Good luck living in DC on 1800 $/mo, but hopefully that will improve
once you're "full-time, permanent."

From: National Complete Streets Coalition <info <at> completestreets.org>
Date: 06/26/2008 09:19 AM
Subject: Complete Streets Fellowship Available!

> Please circulate this job announcement to others. We'd would like
> someone to start mid-July and encourage candidates to apply as soon
> as possible.

> COMPLETE STREETS FELLOW

> The National Complete Streets Coalition is seeking a Complete
> Streets Fellow to work with a diverse coalition of prominent
> national organizations working for the adoption of complete streets
> policies across the country. This is an tremendous opportunity for a
> recent graduate to take on significant responsibility while learning
> about transportation reform issues and working directly with a
> variety of well-known leaders and organizations in the field.

> The National Complete Streets Coalition is working for adoption and
> implementation of Complete Streets policies at the federal, state,
> and local level. Complete streets are designed and operated to
> enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists
> and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move
> along and across a complete street. Active Coalition members include
> Smart Growth America, AARP, the Institute of Transportation
> Engineers, the American Planning Association, the League of American
> Bicyclists, the American Public Transportation Association, and many
> others (see the 'Who We Are' page). To find out more about complete
> streets visit www.completestreets.org. The Coalition shares office
> space and is staffed by Smart Growth America.

> Responsibilities will include:

> * Research and analysis of current and forthcoming complete streets
>   policies around the country

> * Assist with local workshops to help communities across the country
>   develop and implement complete streets policies

> * Research and write fact sheets and other material on the benefits
>   of complete streets

> * Assist in writing editing and disseminating the monthly newsletter

> * Development of content and maintenance of the website and
>   web-based resources

> * General administrative tasks including mailing, event planning,
>   database management, etc.

> Requirements: The candidate should have a strong interest in smart
> growth, transportation issues, or related areas. Candidates should
> have at least a bachelor's degree and either and educational
> background or work experience in urban planning, environmental
> studies, public policy, or a related field. This position requires a
> self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent
> organizational skills. The candidate should be able to work
> independently with minimal supervision. Candidates must have
> exemplary research and writing skills, and an ability to synthesize
> diverse material. The candidate should be highly computer literate
> with specific experience in website maintenance, web research,
> database management, and using the Microsoft Office suite of
> programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of InDesign or
> graphics software, html, css, Joomla! and/or other open source web
> interfaces are a definite plus.

> Compensation: The Fellowship comes with a stipend of $1,800 per
> month. He or she will receive five days of paid sick leave or
> vacation and will have paid leave on all federal holidays that occur
> within their tenure at SGA. Health benefits will not be offered.

> Timeframe: Full-time, forty hours a week for six months. This
> position will very likely lead to full-time, permanent employment
> with the National Complete Streets Coalition.

> How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter,
> resume, short writing sample and 3 references to Stephanie Potts at
> info <at> completestreets.org. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis
> so it's best to get your application in early.

> Equal Opportunity Employment: SGA is an equal opportunity employer.
> People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

> Posting online: http://www.completestreets.org/fellow.html

> National Complete Streets Coalition
> 1707 L St NW, Suite 1050
> Washington, DC 20036
> 202-207-3355
> www.completestreets.org

HTH, Tom Roche <Tom_Roche <at> pobox.com>
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