Transit Planning & Development Coordinator

WeGo Public Transit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

WeGo Public Transit in Nashville seeks a Planning & Development Coordinator to provide high-level project administration and executive support within the Development Division. This role drives cross-departmental coordination to advance planning initiatives and capital projects with leadership involvement.

The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and eager to contribute to Nashville's evolving public transit system, working closely with senior leadership on high-visibility projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, political science, business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in public sector, transit, or community development.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate capital project activities with schedules and milestones.
• Prepare scopes of work and procurement documents with consultants and contractors.
• Maintain project dashboards and leadership-ready reports.
• Assist in grant applications and reporting for transit funding.
• Support Deputy CEO scheduling and executive-level coordination.

Skills

Project management

Executive scheduling

Written communication

Presentation design

Procurement awareness

Grant knowledge

Data analysis

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelors in Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WeGo Public Transit in Nashville seeks a Planning & Development Coordinator to provide high-level project administration and executive support within the Development Division. This role drives cross-departmental coordination to advance planning initiatives and capital projects with leadership involvement.

The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and eager to contribute to Nashville's evolving public transit system, working closely with senior leadership on high-visibility projects and