Reports to: Field Organizing Coordinator

Hours: 20-25 hours/week

Seasonal: May-October

Rate: $23/hour

Transportation Alternatives (TA), New York City's advocate for walking, bicycling, and public transportation, seeks passionate, outgoing, team-oriented community organizers to serve as hourly canvassers for our TA Field Team program. This position is perfect for individuals pursuing a career in community organizing, political organizing, urban planning, climate and racial justice, or fields relating to transportation policy.

The Field Team works on the ground to organize and engage New Yorkers around safer and more equitable streets. The Field Team will report to the Field Organizing Coordinator and work with staff and local activists to plan, prepare for, and attend outreach events around New York City. At the beginning of the program, The Field Team will undergo training about TA’s advocacy campaigns and New York City government and policy as a means to prepare for work in the field.

TA’s Field Team program has been in operation for over a decade and has successfully empowered tens of thousands of New Yorkers to support safer streets through public engagement activities in all five boroughs.

Responsibilities:

• Foster citywide community engagement: Represent our organization at community events, conduct street canvassing for various campaigns, gather signatures, participate in rallies, door-to-door canvassing, and conduct community surveys.

• Working mostly outdoors to engage diverse community members face-to-face.

• Work closely with diverse community members, engaging them face-to-face to understand their needs and concerns.

• Plan, prepare for, and conduct strategic outreach plans: Collaborate with local volunteers to devise effective outreach strategies tailored to specific neighborhoods and campaigns.

• Foster partnerships with community-based organizations and businesses: Establish meaningful connections to garner support for safe, equitable, and dignified transportation alternatives at a grassroots level.

• Drive advocacy through material distribution: Disseminate materials for advocacy campaigns, organizational events, and our Membership Program.

• Coordinate with the Field Organizing Coordinator to achieve canvassing targets and expand our organization's reach.

• Collaborate with teammates on a season-long research project to address current focus areas and outreach goals

Qualified candidates will bring with them:

• Individuals with diverse perspectives on intersections of transportation, public health, environmental justice, racial justice, and other social issue spaces

• The ability to work in a team environment to meet deadlines and accomplish common goals

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexible schedule with evening and weekends shifts

• Experience canvassing or organizing

• Preferred -- Working fluency in a second language (Spanish or Bangla)

To Apply:

Please send a brief cover letter and resume to: job_applications@transalt.org with “2024 Field Canvasser” as the subject line

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We value having diverse staff in gender, ethnicity, background and modal preference. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seasonal: May-October

Hourly Rate: $21/hour

Transportation Alternatives’ (TA) mission is to reclaim New York City’s streets from cars, and advocate for better cycling, walking, and public transit for all New Yorkers. For 50 years, TA has led the movement for safe, equitable streets in New York City. We believe that our streets belong to the people of New York City, and we work with New Yorkers in every borough to achieve our mission.

Transportation Alternatives’ Bike Valet is like a coat check for bicycles! Bike Valet makes it easy for the public to visit museums, parks, festivals, and restaurants by ensuring that bikes stay safe from theft and are parked appropriately. This improves the overall guest experience and provides guests a peace of mind.

Summary of Position:

TA is seeking energetic, responsible, and communicative Bike Valet ambassadors to work as part of our Bike Valet team. You will work independently in the field as assigned by the Events and Partnerships Manager to run one of the most exciting programs in NYC and help make some of the city’s most beloved events and venues better by providing Bike Valet services to patrons.

The season generally starts April 2024 and goes through October 2024. We accept applications on a rolling basis and priority is made for those who can commit to more time during evenings and weekends. The majority of events fall between Thursday and Sunday, but any day of the week is possible.

Past Bike Valet venues can include: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, World Trade Center, NYC Summer Streets, and many more.

Responsibilities:

• Positively promote Transportation Alternatives

• Sign in and return bikes to members of the public in an organized fashion

• Collect contact information of guests that use Bike Valet service

• Travel to events throughout the five boroughs

• Set up and break down tent and other event equipment outdoors

• Communicate with event goers and event planners in a friendly and professional manner

• Pick up and drop off supplies at the TA office (as needed)

• Provide event recaps (as requested) to Events and Partnerships Manager

Qualifications:

• Must enjoy approaching and communicating with the public and exhibit excellent customer service skills

• Must be able to learn and retain talking points about Transportation Alternatives

• Must be able to set up and break down tent and other event equipment

• Must be at ease working outdoors and in various weather conditions

• Must be able to lift and move bikes around

• Must be highly punctual

Values:

• Love promoting mission-driven safe streets organizations to the public

• Passionate about alternative modes of transportation including walking, biking, and public transit

• Curiosity or knowledge about advocacy work that makes NYC safer and more equitable to live in

• Seek out laughter and joy in talking to people

• Love being outdoors

To Apply:

Please send a brief cover letter and resume to job_applications [at] transalt [dot] org with “Bike Valet Ambassador '' in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be invited for a virtual interview. Must be a resident and/or eligible to work in the U.S.

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We value having diverse staff in gender, ethnicity, background and modal preference. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.