Sustainable Transportation Coordinator & Data Specialist

RideWise Inc., a Somerville nonprofit dedicated to promoting safe and sustainable travel, is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Sustainable Transportation Coordinator & Data Specialist. This grant-funded role provides an opportunity to work on meaningful projects and programs that support bicycling, walking, transit use, and clean air. The position also involves collecting, analyzing, and managing program data related to bicycles, pedestrians, transit, air quality, and demographics to support agency programming and decision-making. This is not an IT role.

Responsibilities include:

• Research and collection of data
• Data analysis, reporting, and visualization using mapping/ArcGis
• Install portable speed sentry and collect/analyze the data.
• Install portable air quality monitor and collect/analyze the data.
• Conduct community safety assessments for walking and biking
• Collaborate with municipal and county governments to support EV charging/installation
• Collaborate with municipal and county governments on safety integrating micromobility vehicles
• Guide local government on the education and adoption of Complete/Livable Streets

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about sustainable transportation. The ideal candidate is skilled in organizing, planning, and independently managing multiple tasks and priorities. Essential skills for this role include:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MSTeams)
• Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS)
• Strong organizational, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in database management – Excel or Microsoft Access
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex data into understandable reports and recommendations for funders and stakeholders.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field such as transportation planning, statistics, data science, mathematics, or computer science (this is not an IT role)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across inter-departmental teams e.g. marketing, project/program specialists)
• Managing projects with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
• Excellent data analysis skills; the ability to translate data into uncomplicated terms
• Having a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and good driving record to get to/from the office and for travel and fieldwork throughout Somerset County.
• Being able to lift 25 pounds (to transport equipment, program materials)
• Nonprofit experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Somerset County a plus

Work schedule:

This full-time, hourly role is based at the Somerville office, Monday to Friday. Overtime is not required. Scheduling is flexible as long as most work is performed during standard office hours.