The Shared-Use Mobility Center is a public-interest organization dedicated to achieving equitable, affordable, and environmentally sound mobility across the US through the efficient sharing of transportation assets. By connecting the public and private sectors, piloting programs, conducting new research, and providing policy and technical expertise to cities and regions, SUMC seeks to extend the benefits of shared mobility for all.
Position Title: Research Communications Coordinator
Date Opened: September 9, 2022
Date Closing: October 21, 2022 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Position Details: Full-time salaried position with benefits
Salary range depending on qualifications: $60,000 – 70,000;
Los Angeles Office or Remote (must be located in California). Location outside
the LA region will require travel to the LA office regularly. Hybrid remote/in-office work model
General Overview:
The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit public interest organization promoting multi-modal
transportation systems that work for all.
Through pilot projects, research, capacity-building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.
SUMC is looking for a Research Communications Coordinator to join the Los Angeles Office. SUMC is expanding to serve a growing set of programs that include the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program; City of Fresno Clean Shared Mobility Network; and the Federal Transit Administration Mobility Innovation Collaborative. These capacity-building programs disseminate knowledge and resources throughout a rapidly-growing mobility ecosystem of public agencies, community-based organizations, Native American tribes, and private sector mobility providers.
Position Overview:
The Research Communications Coordinator will work closely with SUMC’s California and Chicago-based research and communications teams to support the organization’s growing dissemination of information and research around capacity-building, technical assistance, and evaluation programs.
This position presents a rare opportunity to work directly with disadvantaged communities and public and private sector organizations to create and curate content through project narratives, case studies, data visualization, dashboards and mapping interfaces, blogs, vlogs, and other creative outlets. The position is ideal for a “storyteller” who possesses strategic communication abilities, excellent writing and graphic design skills, and the ability to distill research and analysis findings into digestible content for the general public and public officials.
Research Communications Coordinator Duties May Include:
Interpret and distill existing research into engaging visualizations or summaries to support the communication of shared mobility project outcomes and analysis to diverse audiences
Create new written materials that are visually appealing based on shared-mobility data analysis and measurement of equity-based program impacts
Develop project narratives and stories regarding programmatic and project-level activities
Do site visits of mobility equity pilot projects and document how services are being used by communities through various creative media
Contribute to other communications efforts such as blog posts, newsletters, and social media feeds
Conduct research and collect information about mobility projects from around the country for inclusion in SUMC’s Learning Center
Support team members in editing and improving lay-out of external deliverables
Facilitate relationships between SUMC management and potential partners, and maintain account and contact information in SUMC databases
Represent SUMC at meetings and conferences
Required Qualifications:
Passion for transportation equity and shared mobility
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as communications, urban planning, graphic design, or journalism AND at least four years of experience in related positions
OR
Master’s degree in a related field such as communications, urban planning, graphic design, or journalism AND at least two years of experience in related positions
Experience and/or course work in the following areas and proficiency in associated software programs:
o Data visualization
o Digital storytelling
o Case study and narrative development
o Data dashboards and infographics
o Graphic design
Excellent writing skills and an ability to synthesize analysis findings with minimal editorial oversight
Experience communicating complex processes and findings to groups of different backgrounds through
written or visual materials
Ability to engage individuals representing different cultures and backgrounds with ease, adapting
language and style to the context both in-person and virtually
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members, including colleagues in a remote location
Self-starter with the ability to work independently to identify needs and carry out next steps with minimal guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with video creation and editing
Familiarity or experience with racial and social justice work and strategies
Knowledge of transportation sector practices, challenges, and trends in multi-modal transportation and shared mobility
Spanish-language competency and the ability to translate materials effectively into Spanish
Experience with story mapping or other place-based storytelling techniques
Diversity Policy:
The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, and older adult candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.
The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job.
All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
$60,000 - $70,000
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