Events and Operations Associate (Part-Time, Remote)

The Safe Routes Partnership is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented professional with event planning experience to serve as project manager and lead implementer for our in-person conference and online summit, as well as to provide administrative support to our senior staff.

In this role, you will coordinate with staff to implement all aspects of our biennial in-person conference, plus handle logistics for online events (annual summit and regular webinars). Outside of event planning, you will also provide administrative and operations support, including maintaining our Salesforce database. This position is part-time, at 30 hours per week and is fully remote.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking and Events and Operations Associate that can:

• Utilize their soft skills, problem solving, organizational skills, and rigorous attention to deal to ensure our events are professional and fun for attendees.
• Serve as project manager and lead implementer for the biennial in-person conference, online summit, and regular webinars to ensure tasks and deliverables are proceeding as scheduled, coordinating with assigned staff on their areas of responsibility.
• Engage with speakers, attendees, and volunteers in a timely and friendly manner to ensure that requirements are submitted and needed information is conveyed.
• Become an expert on the conference event management app to launch registration, keep the website updated, and launch the event app.
• Finalize the hotel and reception menu, meal counts, room setup, and A/V, while staying in budget.
• Coordinate with keynotes and session speakers on logistics and content for their sessions; finalize program and ensure it is accurate online and in printed program.
• Work closely with communications and senior staff on event messaging, swag, and scripts.
• Provide a range of administrative support to senior staff on other aspects of the organization, including scheduling meetings and formatting materials, and assist with operations tasks.
• Be tech-savvy and able to pick up new software with relative ease, and maintain the organization’s Salesforce database. Examples of software we currently use are Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Asana.

Please review the job description for more details about the position responsibilities and qualifications.

Who We Are

The Safe Routes Partnership is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safe walking, bicycling, and rolling to and from school, and in daily life. For 20 years, we’ve partnered with schools, communities, states, and national organizations to make active transportation safe, equitable, and accessible for all. Our team is collaborative, curious, and mission-driven, deeply committed to creating healthier, more connected communities.

Why Work With Us

When you join the Safe Routes Partnership, you’ll be part of a passionate staff making a tangible difference in how kids and families move through their communities. We value flexibility, professional growth, and work-life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to shape projects that matter while working in a supportive, virtual environment with colleagues across the country. Together, we’re making it safer and easier for kids and families to walk, bike, and roll every day.

Commitment to Equity

The Safe Routes Partnership is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, our work environment, and the change we want to see in our society. We value a diverse staff with a wide range of life experiences because we recognize that we are stronger when our organization and work benefit from the innovative contributions, creative solutions, practical know-how, and community insights brought by people of different backgrounds. Diversity of experience, ideas, and viewpoints is a priority, and candidates with varied education levels, skills, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of different religions, nationalities, genders, and sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to apply.