NTEC Program Assistant (Part-Time) - Posted 09/03/2009

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Summary:
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) seeks a part-time Program Assistant for the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC). NTEC is part of RTC and is housed in the same office in downtown Washington, D.C. NTEC works to provide professionals, policy makers and citizens with information about Transportation Enhancements (TE), including maintaining a comprehensive database of projects throughout the country and analysis of annual spending.

The NTEC Program Assistant works closely with others to operate the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC). NTEC is a technical assistance service sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and RTC. NTEC provides information to the public about the Transportation Enhancements (TE) program, the primary federal source of funds for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Because NTEC is operated with federal funds, NTEC staff do not participate in any of RTC's advocacy efforts.
 
Job Location:
This position is located in RTC's national office in Washington, D.C. West End/Foggy Bottom area, and is easily accessible by Metro's Red, Orange and Blue lines.
 
Job Duties:
The NTEC Program Assistant will be involved in most of the daily operating tasks of the Clearinghouse.  The program assistant will have primary responsibility for updating the NTEC customer database and fulfilling document orders. The program assistant will work with other NTEC staff in maintaining and improving the NTEC website www.enhancements.org including news, state contact information, and image library; organizing the annual TE Seminar; and responding to requests for information about TE.
 
The Program Assistant will be expected to aid in analysis of TE national spending data. This will include working with Excel and Access to retrieve information, developing charts and tables to analyze data, and participating in report layout and writing. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Federal Highway Administration transportation financing and bike and pedestrian projects being built around the country, and to develop skills in working with both governmental organizations and nonprofits. The Program Assistant is a part-time position (approximately 16 hours a week). The specific work schedule is negotiable within certain parameters.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None, this position will report directly to the Director of Research.
 
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a Bachelors' degree urban planning, transportation, historic preservation, public health, public policy or a related field. Must have publishing production experience, including inDesign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Experience with Microsoft Access a plus. 
 
Work Environment:
Normal office setting with low to moderate noise level with some travel required.
 
Employer's Rights:
RTC reserves the right to revise, change or reclassify this job description at any time in accordance with RTC's business needs.  This job description is by no means an implied contract.
 
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to: Elton Clark, Manager, Human Resources, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2121 Ward CT, NW - 5th Floor, Washington, D.C.  20037, or e-mail to elton@railstotrails.org. (No phone calls please and choose only one form of transmitting your resume.) RTC is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, disability or national origin. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.