Want to help make our region more transit friendly, bikeable and walkable? TSTC is hiring two NJ-based positions:  the first to manage our statewide work and another more grassroots position located in southern New Jersey.

Full listings and application instructions are below.

NEW JERSEY ADVOCATE

Description: The New Jersey Advocate will represent TSTC’s positions statewide to elected leaders, government officials, the media, and other stakeholders on transportation projects and legislation.  Issues covered range from working with community groups on specific pedestrian & bike safety improvements to advocating for more responsible transportation spending and investment decisions as part of the state’s Transportation Trust Fund reauthorization.

The NJ Advocate will also write for the TSTC’s transportation bulletin Mobilizing the Region and will aid the associate and executive director on special projects as needed.

Requirements:
B.A. in political science, environmental policy, urban planning or related field required. Masters preferred. Three years of work experience necessary. The person must have a passion for environmental issues, be politically savvy, energetic, highly motivated and have excellent analytical, research and writing skills. New Jersey residency strongly preferred.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Tri-State Transportation Campaign offers full health insurance, TransitChek, 3 weeks paid vacation, a retirement plan, and bike parking. Women and people of color encouraged to apply.

To apply, email resume and cover letter to Kate Slevin, Executive Director, Tri-State Transportation Campaign at kates@tstc.org by January 17, 2011. No phone calls please.

SOUTH JERSEY ADVOCATE

Tri-State Transportation Campaign seeks a dynamic and effective advocate to advance sustainable transportation policies in southern New Jersey.

The South Jersey Advocate is a new position. Responsibilities of the advocate will include:

• Conducting outreach about sustainable transportation policies with southern NJ elected and agency officials, civic leaders, businesses, non-profits.
• Conducting walking tours and outreach with civic leaders, municipal officials, and local residents in southern NJ with a goal of fixing dangerous roadway conditions.
• Serving as a liason for environmental, smart growth, transit and bicycle advocates in southern New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area.
• Conducting media outreach regarding TSTC reports and positions.
• Writing and reading testimony for sustainable transportation policies at agency and committee hearings.
• Organizing meetings with various stakeholders and events such as conferences, symposiums, workshops, etc.
• Frequent travel throughout New Jersey and to our Manhattan office.

Location of the position is flexible, but is likely to be located in Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, or Ocean counties. TSTC is headquarted in Midtown Manhattan and maintains an office in Trenton, NJ and Albany, NY.

Requirements:
B.A. in political science, environmental policy, urban planning or related field required. Community organizing experience a plus. Three years of work experience preferred. The person must have a passion for environmental issues, be politically savvy, energetic, highly motivated and have excellent analytical, research and writing skills. New Jersey residency and media experience strongly preferred.

Requirements:
B.A. in political science, environmental policy, urban planning or related field required. Community organizing experience a plus. Three years of work experience preferred. The person must have a passion for environmental issues, be politically savvy, energetic, highly motivated and have excellent analytical, research and writing skills. New Jersey residency and media experience strongly preferred.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Tri-State Transportation Campaign offers full health insurance, TransitChek, 3 weeks paid vacation, a retirement plan, and bike parking. Women and people of color encouraged to apply.

To apply, email resume and cover letter by January 17, 2011 to Veronica Vanterpool, Associate Director, Tri-State Transportation Campaign at Vvanterpool@tstc.org. No phone calls please.