Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a national environmental nonprofit organization, seeks a part-time, temporary Program Coordinator for our Western Regional office in Oakland, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in trails and how they facilitate active transportation, recreation, and healthy, sustainable communities. The position is 15-20 hours per week for approximately 9-12 months beginning in December, 2014.

Salary: $20/hour, no benefits.

Duties: Support our trail development and policy programs by assisting with research and drafting of fact sheets, issue briefs and training materials relating to active transportation, recreation and trail planning/design/maintenance issues; support our Bay Area Trails Collaborative effort by coordinating with partners on policy, technical assistance and trail event planning activities; and, assist with outreach and community engagement on our active trail planning projects.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and be highly organized and detail-oriented; have a college degree and 1-2 years’ experience in transportation/recreation planning, environmental policy, and/or political advocacy and campaign work; demonstrated interest in trails/open space/biking & walking issues; be resourceful and able to work independently. Sense of humor, enthusiasm and flexibility to help where needed are essential! For a detailed job announcement, please go to our website at www.railstotrails.org and click on careers (bottom of home page, a full job description will be posted by the C.O.B. 11/18/14).

How to Apply: (Use one form of transmitting your resume. No phone calls please, unless contacted for an in person interview).We hope to fill the position in December, so please apply promptly, local applicants only. Send a resume and cover letter referencing “Program Coordinator, Western Region” and tell us why you are interested in this particular position, and what qualifications you bring. Mail, fax or email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Duke Ellington Building, Attn: Elton Clark, Human Resources Office, 2121 Ward Court, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, E-mail: elton@railstotrails.org.