The Road Safety Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing and delivering presentations/educational training to employers and employees on traffic safety. The Coordinator will provide consultation services to employers interested in developing a road safety program for their organization. This is a grant-funded position.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
> Develop and implement a communications plan for outreach to employers about the Road Safety Employer and Employee Education Project.
> Develop presentations/training materials to educate and raise awareness on traffic safety issues and the benefit to employer, employee and the employee’s families.
> Plan and schedule employer education programs giving priority to targeted counties specified in the grant to help employers and their employees increase their knowledge of traffic safety.
> Provide consultation services to employers, giving priority to targeted counties specified in the grant to help them develop and implement a road safety program for their organization.
> Conduct training programs for employers and employees.
> Track training programs and results within the target group.
> Assure administrative requirements and reporting meets the requirements of the grant.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
> Excellent presentation skills with experience in delivering presentations/training to a variety of audience sizes.
> Strong written and verbal communication skills; a logical, persuasive and passionate communicator.
> Excellent organizational skills.
> Ability to manage project budget.
> Excellent Customer service skills with the ability to build relationships with staff and partners.
> Demonstrated skills to use a personal computer and various software packages including Microsoft Office 2010 Products—Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and especially PowerPoint, and other software packages that assist in the performance and tracking skills necessary for the position.
> Promote safe and healthy behaviors through communication and personal demonstration.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
> Ability to plan and organize by establishing priorities and working independently.
> Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
> Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
> Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule and travel as needed.
> Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
> Ability to operate within grant guidelines.
> Ability to provide excellent customer service.
> Ability to be action-oriented, positive, entrepreneurial, adaptable, a critical thinker, problem solver and innovative in approach to business planning.
> Valid Driver’s License with ability to meet company insurability requirements.
The Road Safety Project Coordinator should demonstrate competencies in some or all of the following:
> Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
> Action Oriented: Understands and enjoys working hard and getting things done; has a passion for what needs to be done; sees challenges as opportunities for growth.
> Composure/Command Skills: Can be counted on to get things done; can handle stress; doesn’t show frustration; is a settling influence; energized by tough challenges.
> Organizational Agility: The capability to rapidly change or adapt in response to changes in the market; knows how organizations work; knows how to get things done through channels; understands the cultures of organizations.
> Drive for Results: Driven; can be counted on to achieve results; performance oriented.
> Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
> Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
> Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
> Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
> Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
> Motivating Others/Relationships: Knows how to motivate others to do their best; can motivate others; is someone people like working for and with; develops strong working relationships that are supportive and encouraging.
*Application deadline: August 31, 2020. Apply to Chris Blum at cblum@nesafetycouncil.org.