Transportation and TDM Outreach Coordinator

We at Steer help people, places and economies thrive. Steer is an international, employee-owned consultancy specializing in transportation, cities and infrastructure, with 460 staff in 24 offices around the world. We have an enduring commitment to generate success for our clients, for ourselves and for the communities in which we support. A commitment that ultimately improves the way people live, work and travel.

At Steer North America, our consultants engage in meaningful work to improve the landscape of our region, ensuring that our clients keep social and environmental impact in mind as they conduct their operations. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure. We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their organizations to help people, places, and economies thrive.

Steer is one of the world’s leading independent consultancy firms working in the fields of multi-modal transportation and mobility. We have a well-earned reputation for providing an independent perspective on a wide range of urban transportation issues and delivering thoughtful, innovative and effective programming of the highest quality.

For further information on Steer, please take a moment to review our website Steer | Helping people, places and economies thrive (steergroup.com)

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a transportation planning, outreach, or marketing background to act in a consulting role to support our contract to deliver outreach services for our client, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), and their Sustainable Transportation Services (STS) Employer Program: SANDAG & STS , a regional transportation demand management (TDM) program.

This position will work with Steer’s other STS team members and the SANDAG client team to help San Diegans understand their alternative travel choices and encourage them to reduce the number of trips they make driving alone, thereby reducing congestion and greenhouse gas emissions in the region.

This position is based in Little Italy in Downtown San Diego and will follow a hybrid workplace model including working from the office, working from home, and conducting business meetings at employer sites throughout San Diego County.

Please note that remote working from outside the San Diego region is not possible.

Responsibilities

• Organize events and plan alternative transportation campaigns at employer sites ranging from tabling to Lunch and Learns
• Use motivational and engagement strategies to entice employers to participate in the program and to encourage employees to try sustainable transportation options
• Support the STS team in developing and organizing various projects to encourage participation in the Employer Program
• Prepare and deliver presentations, survey analysis reports, and marketing materials
• Use spreadsheets, databases, and project management tools to ensure the efficiency and successful performance of the program, including:

– Tracking employer clients via Salesforce (CRM platform)

– Using Basecamp (project management platform) to manage individual and team tasks

– Using Microsoft SharePoint and Google Drive to manage shared program documents

• Interact and engage with approximately employers throughout the region

Key Skills

• Skills and experience in transportation planning concepts, the benefits of multi-modal transportation choices, sales/marketing, customer service, and/or approaches for engaging business managers and employees
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Relationship building, networking skills and emotional intelligence

The ideal candidate will:

– be self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges

– thrive in a small team environment, be proactive and have a positive attitude

– have strong organizational and time-management skills

– effectively multi-task and use effective problem-solving abilities

– be flexible and creative to adapt to different situations to achieve results

– have excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office

Requirements

• Up to 4 years of experience in a related field such as transportation planning, urban planning, marketing, communications/outreach, or public relations
• This position will require the use of a personal vehicle
• Business travel will be required throughout San Diego County
• Experience with Salesforce, Basecamp, and SharePoint platforms is not required, but would be an asset

Work Environment

All Steer employees in this full-time role are required to spend 60% of their time in office (typically Tue-Thu). An employee’s typical work week consists of 40 hours.

Benefits

For positions in the USA, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% 401k contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).

Additionally, we offer 20 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and a bi-annual performance review process.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Steer will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed.

In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page Our social responsibility | Steer (steergroup.com).

We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.

Part-time and remote working applications will not be considered for this role.

Salary Range – 60k – 80k USD w/ benefits