Program Assistant, Western Region

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a national environmental nonprofit organization, seeks a part-time Program Assistant for our Western Regional office in San Francisco.

This is a great opportunity for a grad school student or recent graduate interested in trails and greenways, and how they facilitate active transportation, recreation and livable communities.

The position is 15-20 hours per week, and begins in late May, 2013. The salary is $15/hour and does not include benefits. 

Responsibilities:

• Event planning for walking and biking events;
• Provide technical assistance to trail partners on trail planning, design and maintenance issues;
• Provide research support for our trail related publications, blog, e-news and website;
• Assist with policy advocacy, outreach and organizing activities relating to our recreation and active transportation policy campaigns;
• Assist with foundation research and proposal writing; provide general administrative support. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented; some experience in transportation planning, environmental policy, and/or political organizing and campaign work; demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for trails/open space/biking & walking issues; must be resourceful and able to work independently.

Sense of humor and flexibility to help where needed are essential!

To Apply

For a detailed job announcement, please go to our website at www.railstotrails.org and click on careers. 

Email your resume and cover letter (tell us why you are interested in this particular position, and what qualifications you bring): elton@railstotrails.org

Elton Clark,
Manager, Human Resources,
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy,
2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor,
Duke Ellington Building,
Washington, D.C. 20037

Please choose only one form of transmitting your resume. Please do not contact the Western Regional Office as we receive many applications.

RTC is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, disability or national origin. Women and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.