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Alliance for Biking & Walking/Washington, DC

Alliance for Biking & Walking, a coalition of over 160 grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations across North America, is seeking a Communications Fellow to help with our work to create, strengthen and unite state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. To find out more, please visit www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org.

Position Overview:
The Alliance for Biking & Walking is seeking a Communications Fellow to raise the profile of our work and the work of our member organizations. Specifically we are looking for a go-getter to help get the word out about important progress being made by local and state bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations across North America. Based out of the Alliance’s office in downtown DC, the job will involve working closely with our coalition of over 160 grassroots organizations and several national partners. Under the supervision of the Alliance President, the fellow will coordinate multiple components of the Alliance’s communications.

This is a tremendous opportunity for someone with a lot of initiative to take on significant responsibility while learning about transportation reform issues and working directly with a variety of well-known leaders and organizations both nationally and in communities across the North America.

Responsibilities will include:
• Promote Alliance programs, events, and accomplishments to members, partners, and funders
• Write, edit, layout, and manage Alliance communications including e-news Streetside, press releases, blog, annual report, brochures, and other materials
• Manage various aspects of the website and develop content
• Monitor listserv and blog, and contribute feedback as appropriate
• Manage media contacts, follow up with media inquiries, and track Alliance press
• Manage and maintain the Alliance’s social media and Internet presence including our Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr accounts
• Manage and maintain the Alliance’s Online Resource Library and Online Photo Library
• Assist in development of materials for trainings, coaching, and presentations
• Assist with sponsorship and development work
• Coordinate outreach with key national and local partners

In addition, the Communications Fellow will get great exposure to and the ability to participate in an Alliance national training, Leadership Retreat, and conferences. The fellow will assist member advocacy organization leaders as possible, and will work closely with other staff on the Alliance’s programs and outreach. As a team member, the fellow will also help perform other administrative duties as needed including mailing, event planning, database entry, etc.

Requirements: To be qualified for this position, applicants must have excellent writing, communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must demonstrate strong verbal and writing skills, superb listening and assessment skills, and be both self-motivated and a good team player. The applicant should be highly computer literate with specific experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Adobe CS (particularly InDesign and Photoshop), html, css, SalesForce, and open source web interfaces are a definite plus.

Further qualifications include:
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Passion for bicycle and pedestrian advocacy and organizational development
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in communications
• Experience with health, transportation, or land use policy a plus
• Good communication, facilitation, and motivational skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with a positive attitude
• Database experience or expertise a plus

Compensation: The fellowship comes with a stipend of $2,500 per month, six days of paid sick leave/vacation, and paid leave on all federal holidays that occur within their tenure at the Alliance. An additional allowance for health benefits will be offered.

Timeframe: Full-time, forty hours a week, for nine months (through December 2010).

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, professional writing sample (letter, press release, or article - no college papers please), design/layout sample, and three references to applications@PeoplePoweredMovement.org with “Communications Fellow Application†in the subject line. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so it's best to get your application in early. The anticipated start date is early April 2010.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The Alliance for Biking & Walking is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


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