Employment Opportunities

Outreach Ambassador, Part-time

Job Summary

Join the Move Redmond team as an Outreach Ambassador. We will be hiring two ambassadors for this new role. Ambassadors will play a critical part in educating and engaging the community about the major transportation changes happening in Redmond, including the opening of the 2 Line light rail in the Spring of 2024. The ideal candidate is passionate about transportation, outgoing, and self-motivated. This role is highly flexible, you select which outreach activities work with your schedule. 

The hours will vary from week to week. We ask that ambassadors sign up for a minimum of 10 hours per month, with the chance to work up to 40 hours per month. Ambassadors will attend a wide variety of events like the community resource fair at the Redmond Library, hosting outreach booths at community events, supporting our bike classes, member events, and more. 

Ambassadors will have a paid robust training period, where they will learn about our organization and also shadow current staff for at least one event. Ambassadors will select which events they would like to work and will be responsible for all elements of working that event. After each event ambassadors will be required to fill out an event report. 

Outreach Ambassadors are required to work Move Redmond’s largest annual events, the Open Streets Festivals on June 22nd and August 17th

Essential Job Functions

  • Support Move Redmond staff through event set-up, break-down, social media, and outreach
  • Host outreach booths at local events, including talking to the public about transportation options. 
  • Self-motivated ambassadors will be in charge of working some events by themselves. 
  • Work with Move Redmond staff to think creatively about community partnerships and events. 
  • Attend Move Redmond staff meetings as needed.

Essential Job Requirements

  • If possible, the ability to utilize our eBike and trailer to bike to events (our team will provide you training on how to pack and operate Raspberry, our beloved eBike) 
  • Flexibility to work events mid-March – September with a possibility of extension into the Fall based on demand. Workload might reduce to 10 hours per month maximum if extended into fall 
  • Involves out-of-the office work and in-person event participation; some lifting and carrying duties (up to 35 lbs) may be required
  • Requires some local travel to and from events 
  • Hours will be established in coordination with our Community Engagement Manager on a monthly basis
  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends is required

Compensation 

  • $22/ hour for a minimum of 10 hours per month and no more than 40 per month 
  • A fully subsidized ORCA Transit Pass for all transit trips

To Apply 

Please email the following materials to Kelli Refer, Executive Director, at Kellir@moveredmond.org. Please use the subject line “Outreach Ambassador Position”. 

  • Cover letter explaining how you learned of the position and reason for interest
  • Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills
  • Three References 
  • Job is open until filled. First review of applications is on Friday, February 2nd