American Public Transportation Association (APTA) seeks an individual to jointly support its Bus and Rail Transit Programs and is responsible for organizing activities of select APTA bus and rail committees, standards groups, conference sessions, and other initiatives. The position requires project management skills as well as extensive communication and interaction with APTA members and transit industry stakeholders.

Duties include but are not limited to: Serve as staff advisor to various APTA committees; Provide support for rail and/or bus standards working groups under the APTA standards development program; Provide support for sessions and manage logistics at major APTA conferences; Update bus and rail committees’ community pages on APTAConnect, an online resource for APTA members; Respond to inquiries related to the rail and bus programs from members and outside stakeholders; Support other bus and rail initiatives as needed; and Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidate will possess: Bachelor’s degree or 2-4 years of project management experience in public transportation or a related field (Specific expertise with bus or rail transit programs or operations is a plus); Strong project management skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to multitask and work effectively with others as well as independently; Ability to travel to conferences and meetings; and Passion for engaging with and providing high-quality service to APTA members and the transit industry.

Compensation and Benefits: APTA offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k)-retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is anticipated to be in the range of $56,400 to $75,199.

Work Location and Schedule: This position is based in Washington D.C. and currently operates on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in the office on two specific days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility for you to choose a third in-office day. The remaining two days of the work week can be worked remotely. Please note that this schedule may be adjusted at any time based on the Association’s needs.

For more information or to apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at aptajobs@apta.com.  Principals Only 

To view the full position description, visit Careers at APTA.

APTA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About American Public Transportation Association

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,600 public and private sector member organizations. Benefits to our members include advocacy for federal funding and policies, research, technical expertise and consulting services, workforce development programs, educational conferences and seminars, and 135 subject-matter working committees. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems. Our membership is engaged in every aspect of the industry – from planning, designing, financing, constructing and operating transit systems to the research, development, manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and transit-related products and services. Additionally, academic institutions, transportation network companies, transit associations and state departments of transportation are APTA members.

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