Sustainable Transportation Coordinator

POSITION: Sustainable Transportation Coordinator (full-time)
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
SUPERVISES: Sustainable Transportation Intern
LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii

SUMMARY:
The Sustainable Transportation Coordinator drives impact on Blue Planet’s goal of 50% carbon emissions reduction by 2030 in the transportation sector. The Sustainable Transportation Coordinator is responsible for project management, research, and strategy for Blue Planet’s clean mobility initiatives including coordination and administration of the Sustainable Transportation Coalition of Hawai‘i (STCH) and serving as a Blue Planet liaison with transportation partners, community, and industry stakeholders. The Sustainable Transportation Coordinator is a skilled project manager and strategist that successfully leads Blue Planet’s mobility projects to completion through all phases of implementation, including planning, budgeting, execution, record-keeping, community/stakeholder engagement, evaluation, final reporting, and other activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Conceptualizing and developing new, innovative, mobility projects and programs through the identification of potential partnerships or funding opportunities to further the goals and mission of Blue Planet.
• Shaping mobility project strategies from inception to conclusion: determine change models, research methods, timelines, resource plans, and stakeholder engagement.
• Project and program management through all phases of implementation, including planning, budgeting, execution, record-keeping, community/stakeholder relations, evaluation, communications, and other activities.
• Serving as the coordinator, administrator, and primary project manager for the Sustainable Transportation Coalition of Hawai‘i (STCH), a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities coalition housed within Blue Planet, to include responsibilities such as:
  • Coordinating and maintaining relationships with national Clean Cities representatives and other coordinators across the country, and participating in Clean Cities meetings, training, and peer sharing sessions.
  • Growing and maintaining the STCH stakeholder base, including building relationships, regularly engaging, identifying potential new stakeholders, and conducting outreach.
  • Strategizing, planning, and executing education and outreach activities and events geared towards stakeholders or the general public that fit within the Clean Cities contract deliverables.
  • Engaging with and managing the STCH Advisory Board, including scheduling, planning, and facilitating quarterly Advisory Board meetings, prospecting new Advisory Board members, and providing regular updates on program activities.
• Representing Blue Planet in various clean transportation stakeholder groups, including the Drive Electric Hawai‘i (DEH) coalition.
• Maintaining STCH social media channels, including developing and regularly posting engaging content and working closely and collaboratively with Blue Planet’s communications team on implementing a media and marketing strategy for sustainable transportation activities.
• Being accountable for tracking and ensuring that all STCH and other transportation/mobility grant and project deliverables are achieved pursuant to partnership agreements and organizational goals set by Blue Planet’s leadership.
• Supervising and managing sustainable transportation interns.
• Performing research in support of Blue Planet’s mobility initiatives and synthesizing recommendations into written reports, blogs or web posts, and public comments for a range of audiences.
• Growing partnerships with transportation, community, and mobility stakeholders in Hawai‘i and beyond.
• Facilitating and maintaining effective internal coordination with other programs and operations, providing frequent and consistent updates on activities and impacts.
• Being accountable for tracking and ensuring that all STCH, DEH, and other mobility grant and project deliverables are achieved pursuant to partnership agreements and organizational goals set by Blue Planet’s leadership.
• Contributing publicly at conferences, sharing expertise in response to media requests, and discussing our work with donors and other Blue Planet partners.
• Handling special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in project management and ensuring progress and success on multiple projects at once
• Familiarity with energy, climate, transportation, mobility, sustainability, and/or equity
• Excellent computer skills: proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint at a minimum
• Ability to work effectively with minimum amount of supervision
• Creative, adaptive problem-solving ability and willingness to test new ideas and embrace unfamiliar topics and projects
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with patience, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset
• A big picture thinker who also brings an acute attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Extremely detail-oriented and thorough, with excellent organizational skills for handling a variety of details and setting administrative priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner
• High degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, professionals, vendors, volunteers, and other partners
• Ability to work under pressure and can follow through to completion of assigned projects
• Exemplifies our Blue Planet Superpowers: Vision, Imagination, Boldness, Heart, Curiosity, ‘Ohana, and Extraordinary Work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Experience with efforts to affect social and behavior change
• Experience in social justice or diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience working among diverse groups with varying perspectives and/or facilitating challenging conversations
• Experience working with nonprofits and community-based organizations
• Familiarity with Hawai‘i’s energy and mobility landscape

COMPENSATION:
The starting salary range is $55,000-$72,500. This is dependent on experience that will be discussed and vetted throughout the interview process. Blue Planet Foundation offers excellent benefits that include generous paid time off, flexible work hours, professional and personal development opportunities, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Blue Planet Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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