SAFE Ambassador

About the Position

The SAFE Ambassador conducts outreach and engagement on traffic safety while promoting the joy of bicycling safely in the Chicago area. This position serves as the Learn to Ride Coordinator, overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of Chicago’s dynamic, community-centered cycling education programs. This role ensures the successful delivery of Learn to Ride (LTR), Skill-Builder, and Road Ride classes, as well as new initiatives such as the annual student bike ride.

The Learn to Ride Coordinator leads program strategy, supervises staff, maintains strong partnerships, and ensures high-quality, accessible programming for communities across Chicago.

As part of a team of Ambassadors and under the management of an external office with whom ATA is a subcontractor, the SAFE Ambassador is a Chicago-based position that regularly travels around the city and interacts with the public on a daily basis. This role is a 40-hour a week salaried position and exempt from overtime.

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A successful SAFE Ambassador-Learn to Ride Coordinator is an organized, adaptable, and community-focused leader with experience in program coordination and team supervision. You bring strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and confidence in managing logistics across multiple locations. You are proactive, dependable, and comfortable making decisions in dynamic, outdoor environments. You excel at problem-solving, staying calm under pressure, and guiding staff through fast-paced, hands‑on programming.

In addition, you share ATA’s passion for and understanding of the transformational nature of walking, bicycling and transit. You value equity, community engagement, and accessible transportation, demonstrating empathy, patience, and cultural awareness when working with diverse residents—from first-time riders to long-time cyclists. You are collaborative, supportive, and motivated by helping others grow. You are also curious and improvement-oriented, regularly refining processes and seeking ways to expand the program’s impact.

Cycling knowledge is a plus, but a commitment to safety, learning, and teamwork is essential.

The Active Transportation Alliance is a non‑profit advocacy organization. Our vision is a Chicago region abundant with walking, bicycling, and public transit options to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities. In partnership with thousands of members, hundreds of volunteers and a wide spectrum of community partners, our dedicated team has been working for several decades to create more opportunities for people to travel safely, actively, and enjoyably.

Active Transportation Alliance is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We work to practice the principles of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do.

ATA is a small organization doing big work and that means team members take on projects outside department or role-specific expectations from time to time; we go all in to support each other and our success.

• Conduct in‑person engagement on traffic safety throughout the City of Chicago in large group, small group, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Develop educational materials in the form of posters, pamphlets, brochures, and flyers.
• Provide on‑bike instruction to residents of a range of ages and skill levels.
• Develop content for video production of traffic safety tips and lessons.
• Prepare reports detailing engagement activities and results.
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