Transportation Specialist

Downtownseattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,600 - 66,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with 5% employer match

Generous paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Downtown Seattle Association is seeking a full-time Transportation Specialist to join Commute Seattle, focusing on employer collaboration and sustainable commuter programs. This role involves data management and customer support, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

You will work directly with community partners and contribute to outreach initiatives, helping promote sustainable transportation solutions across the city.

Compensation ranges from $54,600 to $66,872 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related employment in client management or transportation planning.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with employers to develop sustainable commuter programs.
• Maintain program and client data across multiple systems.
• Create outreach materials and educational resources.

Skills

Client management

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Education

1-3 years related employment

Tools

MS Outlook

Power BI

Job description

Commute Seattle is a 501c(3) nonprofit, Seattle’s Transportation Management Association (TMA), and is part of the Downtown Seattle Association and Metropolitan Improvement District family of organizations.

Founded in 2004, Commute Seattle is dedicated to helping everyone in the Puget Sound walk, ride, or roll to opportunities and events in our city. Through partnerships with employers, destinations, institutions, and public agencies, Commute Seattle promotes sustainable transportation solutions that encourage positive commuter behavior and support the region’s economic and environmental goals.

We are seeking two (2) Transportation Specialists who will work closely together across Commute Seattle programs, regularly partnering on customer support, survey implementation, data management/analysis, and outreach initiatives. The exact mix of responsibilities shared between the two positions may evolve based on organizational priorities and program needs.

This is a full-time, onsite position based out of the DSA offices in Downtown Seattle.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employer Programs, Consulting, and Customer Support (50%)

• Work with employers and property managers to develop sustainable commuter programs and transportation amenities.
• Represent transit pass products, services, promotions, and policies accurately and professionally.
• Support businesses and property managers in their understanding and confident implementation of local ordinances, programs, infrastructure changes, and related compliance requirements.
• Implement commuter surveys and reporting requirements with businesses and property managers.
• Provide timely consulting in response to inquiries received through shared communication channels.

Data Management, Research, and Program Evaluation (30%)

• Maintain, clean, and validate program and client data across multiple systems and databases.
• Manage customer relationship management (CRM) records and ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Fulfill administrative functions such as quarterly reporting and data entry.
• Support Research Managers with data analysis, preparation of reports to businesses and properties, and the identification of trends and opportunities for program development and outreach strategies.

Outreach, Education, and Communications (15%)

• Create and deliver outreach materials, presentations, newsletters, and other educational resources for employers, property managers, and association members.
• Educate business leaders, property managers, and association members about commuter benefits to encourage biking, walking, teleworking, and taking transit.
• Support audience development and event promotion, track attendance, and collect event feedback.
• Support the planning and implementation of education events, informational seminars, presentations, and promotional campaigns.
• Draft, review, and distribute bulk email communications, newsletter content, blog posts, and other outreach materials.

Administration, Professional Development, Team, and Culture (5%)

• Attend weekly staff meetings, cross-team collaborative meetings, stand-up, and all-hands meetings.
• Participate in team building activities and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to inclusive, collaborative, and equity-centered organizational culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of related employment, which may include client management, account management, transportation demand management, commute trip reduction, consultative sales, transportation planning or another related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing client relationships and communications.
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to address complex or sensitive issues.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, training, or other public-facing communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook products, Zoom, or another video conference platform.

Nice to Have

• Experience using data visualization, mapping, or design tools such as Power BI, GIS, Adobe Create Suite, social media platforms, or other similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction law and city-mandated Transportation Management Programs.
• Passion for sustainable transportation, including walking, biking, transit, and transportation affordability.
• Ability to engage with multicultural communities, particularly BIPOC, immigrant, and English as a Second Language populations.

Physical Requirements & Accessibility

• Ability to sit comfortably at a desk in a downtown Seattle office environment with moderate noise levels and occasional interruptions. (Ergonomic accommodations such as adjustable chairs, standing desks, noise-canceling headphones other equipment are provided.)
• Proficiency in using computer input devices such as keyboards and mice, or alternative input methods.
• Capability to access and interpret information from computer screens.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $26.25 to $32.15 DOE ($54,600 - $66,872 annually). Downtown Seattle Association provides a comprehensive benefits package including but not restricted to:

• Employer-paid full medical, dental, vision benefits, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer match
• 9 paid holidays + generous vacation, personal holidays that increase with tenure
• Sick leave in accordance with Washington State Sick & Safe Leave law
• First Choice EAP
• Flexible Spending Account

We recognize there is value in the Downtown Seattle Association and our affiliate organizations and programs reflecting the diversity of our community and we are intentionally and actively seeking out applications from a variety of backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).

Downtown Seattle Association is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, and, if necessary, disciplined without regard to sex, race, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political ideology or activity, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience and previous work record. In addition, DSA does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.