Highway Safety Program Assistant Coordinator

Highway Safety Program Assistant Coordinator

American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division

Mechanicsburg, PA

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the American Trauma Society, PA Division (ATSPA) Chief Executive Officer and the South Central PA Highway Safety Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours per week) professional position. This position is responsible for coordinating and presenting highway safety/traffic safety educational programs in the Pennsylvania counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Perry.

Hybrid Position Description & Requirements:

This position requires (2) work days per week in-office (Tuesdays, Thursdays) and offers (3) days remote work per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Upon hire, candidate will be required to work full-time (Mon-Fri), in office, for a minimum of (8) weeks, to allow ample time for successful onboarding.

Position Responsibilities:

· Assist Highway Safety Coordinator with maintaining grant statistics

· Prepare correspondence, documentation, and daily logs

· Applies for new grant opportunities and ensures compliance to existing grant protocols

· Facilitates coalitions with law enforcement, government agencies and community organizations to address state and national traffic safety-related issues

· Ensure active event promotion for annual Safe Driving Competition for Youth and Driver’s Education Seminar events

· Provide support for Child Passenger Safety Training classes and child safety seat installations

· Develop, promote and present classes on general traffic and passenger safety to wide range of audiences

· Assist with public relations promotion, providing information to local media outlets, as requested

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in related field; prior education/teaching or law enforcement experience preferred

· Applicant must possess integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic

· Experience in professional networking and building community partnerships

· Energetic “go-getter” with drive and desire to succeed

· Strong public speaking skills

· Strong interpersonal communication skills

· Experience with grant writing and application procedures preferred but not required

· Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Child Passenger Safety Technician certification required upon employment

Compensation:

Starting annual salary for this position: $45,000

Application Process:

Applications must be received no later than May 21, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; interviews will begin immediately. Please, no phone calls.

About the ATSPA:

The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division is a non-profit trauma prevention education organization dedicated to injury prevention and mitigation through education, intervention, and advocacy.

Find us online: www.atspa.org www.scpahs.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Salary : $45,000