Community Engagement Specialist

We are hiring – Community Engagement Specialist

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Rate of Pay: $25.00/hr (with opportunity for language differential pay- see below)

Work Schedule: Full time employment. M-F must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Work Location: Hybrid – in office, at home and in the field combination.

Benefits: 100% employer-covered health insurance, Vanguard 403(b) retirement account – employer contribution, cell phone stipend, 12 paid holidays, professional development opportunities after the first 90 days of employment.

The Community Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the Commute Options mission to increase access to transportation options across Oregon. Key responsibilities include supporting outreach and education efforts to promote road user safety, training travelers on how to utilize transportation options, and expanding programs to historically marginalized groups. The main goals of this position are to help Commute Options reduce barriers to transportation, enhance outreach and engagement, and improve resource sharing within the organization’s service area.

This role delivers inclusive, accessible walking and biking safety education to youth and adults across multiple settings, including classrooms, assemblies, after-school programs, community events, and Learn to Ride sessions. The specialist provides logistical support for events, ensuring materials, supplies, and on-site operations are organized and prepared.

The Community Engagement Specialist recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers while maintaining accurate volunteer resources and online profiles. They support program implementation by preparing documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring all activities comply with grant and contract requirements. Deliverables are reported quarterly to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the City of Bend, and other relevant partners.

Additional responsibilities include developing or updating school walking and biking maps using

Adobe Illustrator, conducting walk audits, and performing other duties as assigned by the Education Program Manager. The Community Engagement Specialist reports to the Education Program Manager and collaborates closely with the Safe Routes to School Coordinator to advance program goals and community impact.

A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is central to this position. The specialist models inclusive behaviors, proactively addresses bias, promotes racial equity and social justice, and builds partnerships with community groups—particularly historically marginalized communities. They also support the organization’s DEIA Working Group in cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging.

We seek a committed individual who embraces our mission, vision, and values, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed approach in all interactions and program implementations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competence and contribute to creating an environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Team Player – Collaborative and supportive in a variety of team settings
• Problem Solver – Able to identify challenges early and values collaboration toward solutions
• Authentic – Respectful, accountable, and effective in diverse environments
• Dedicated – Passionate about public service and delivering results
• Organized – Skilled at managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing needs
• Relationship Builder – Values trust, partnerships, and inclusivity to achieve goals

• Deliver inclusive, accessible walking and biking safety education for youth and adults across multiple settings, including classrooms, assemblies, after-school programs, community events, and Learn to Ride sessions.
• Lead and provide logistical support for events, including attending events, transporting materials, and ensuring all supplies are organized and prepared.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers; maintain volunteer resources and online profiles.
• Develop or update school walking and biking maps using…