CSG – Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development Organizer

Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 71,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health plans

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days/year

Transit pre-tax benefit

Job summary

The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) seeks a Baltimore County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer to advance sustainable, equitable transit-accessible communities. The role will be based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule requiring one in-person day per week and travel to Baltimore County.

The position offers non-exempt status with either full-time or part-time options, funded by a one-year grant; compensation is hourly at $30–$34, commensurate with experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

Commitment to CSG’s core values and smart growth mission.
Ability to read reports, summarize, and deliver testimony.
Willingness to travel within Baltimore County and adjacent areas.
Night and weekend availability when needed.

Responsibilities

Report to the Maryland Housing Advocacy Manager and support TOD efforts.
Develop contacts, hold meetings, and build a base of TOD supporters.
Attend public meetings and deliver testimony on smart growth.
Communicate frequently with supervisor and stakeholders.
Coordinate outreach for events and community engagement.
Maintain documentation and follow the hiring process steps.

Skills

Public policy advocacy

Grassroots organizing

Community outreach

Relationship building

Public speaking

Written communication

Job description

Salary Range This position is a non-exempt / hourly position with benefits for employees who work at least 30 hours per week. Part-time employees receive minimal fringe benefits. The salary range for the Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development Organizer is $30 – $34 per hour (equivalent to $62,400-$70,720 per year for full-time), commensurate with experience and demonstrated outcomes.

Title: Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development Organizer
Supervisor: CSG Maryland Housing Advocacy Manager
Location: Hybrid – Preferred 1 day per week in person at 1350 I Street, NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20005 due to job responsibilities in Baltimore County.
Job Classification: Two options under consideration: Non-exempt, Full-Time or Part-Time (open to negotiation based on candidate availability, qualifications, and experience)
Grant Term: This position is funded by a one-year grant and renewal is not guaranteed.

About CSG

Join an award-winning non-profit in the Washington, DC region with a record of success. The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington, D.C. region dedicated to making the case for smart growth. CSG is a division of the Piedmont Environmental Council. For over 29 years, CSG has advocated for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, D.C. region to grow and provide opportunities for all. Read more about our organization at smartergrowth.net and view our Blueprint for a Better Region.

Your Role

The Baltimore County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer will serve as a Coalition for Smarter Growth representative in Baltimore County to win support for sustainable, equitable transit-accessible communities, providing on-the-ground presence and working under close supervision and in partnership with CSG’s Maryland Housing Advocacy Manager, an experienced grassroots organizer and policy expert. We will evaluate both full-time and part-time options depending upon the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and availability.

Application Deadline: September 3, 2026

If your qualifications and experience are a good fit, CSG will reach out to you within two weeks of receiving your application or five days working days after the application deadline closes, whichever is later. The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process:

First round – Phone or virtual interview
Second round – Virtual/In-Person with Supervisor and Executive Director
Third round – In-person/virtual panel interview with the full team
Writing or presentation exercise
Reference check
Offer Letter and Background Check

The Piedmont Environmental Council, recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process may be requested. If you have any questions or concerns, please email apply@pecva.org.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

The Baltimore County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer will report to CSG’s Maryland Housing Advocacy Manager. Examples of responsibilities include:

Become familiar with land use, housing, and zoning issues in Baltimore County
Read reports and summarize accurately
Develop contacts, hold relational meetings, maintain relationships, and build a base of TOD supporters
Attend public meetings and write and deliver well-crafted testimony
Speak clearly and persuasively about smart growth and TOD
Maintain frequent communications with and work under the guidance and leadership of your supervisor

Skills Required

Required Qualifications

Commitment to CSG’s core values and smart growth mission and vision
Positive energy and outlook and passion for winning change
Speaking skills and ability to be an impressive and effective representative of CSG
Written communication skills with the ability to draft clear and compelling testimony, policy papers, and messages
Organizational skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with public policy advocacy and/or grassroots organizing
Connections to Baltimore County and experience with local officials and stakeholders ideal but not required
Residence in or near Baltimore County and access to a car due to existing transit limitations in the county
Night and weekend availability
Social media/video editing skills
Experience organizing and promoting events

Work Schedule

Office Location

This position will be hybrid with a preferred minimum of one day per week in CSG’s office in Washington, DC at 1350 I Street NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20005. This position will require travel within Baltimore County, with periodic meetings possible elsewhere in Maryland. Periodic evening and weekend work is required for meetings and events, and matched with reasonable flexibility during the week.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position will be completed in both an office environment and the outdoors for events like walking tours. Office work requires extended sitting or standing and the use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and occasional lifting of boxes (up to 30 pounds). Occasional walking tours involve physical activity and observance of safety protocols due to road traffic. Due to the public-facing nature of CSG’s mission and community events, employees may occasionally be photographed, filmed, or quoted for use in organization publications, promotional materials, social media, and website content.

Additional Info

CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), offers an outstanding and robust benefits package to full-time employees including:

Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 80% employer paid for added dependents)
Short- & Long-Term Disability*
Group Term Life*
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
FSA accounts (health & dependent care)
403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
10 paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
Salary continuation leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
Paid bereavement, jury duty and military service training leave
Travel expense reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
Cell Phone Reimbursement, up to $75 per month
Pre-tax transit commute benefit
Professional development support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.