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Description

TERMS: Full time / Exempt / Full benefits

SALARY: $69,950.40 - $73,944.00 annually, Grade 9

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator will perform a wide range of outreach activities in support of the North Dakota Association of Counties Vision Zero Outreach Program, in partnership with Burleigh County, and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Division. The coordinator will work together with counties, cities, schools, and businesses in the assigned region to reach the goals of Vision Zero and communicate regularly with stakeholders including various city and county department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Build partnership network and engage these partners to help promote the Vision Zero mission and initiatives for the assigned region.
2. Assess and provide the outreach initiatives using the Vision Zero Outreach Program resources for the assigned region.
3. Acquire and analyze data and utilization statistics in order to understand trends and measure the progress of the vision zero initiatives.
4. Responsible for providing professional and timely responses and presentations to stakeholder and partner requests.
5. Responsible for professional development and knowledge expansion of the vision zero initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Network/Partner Engagement

• Advocates for the implementation of the North Dakota Vision Zero Plan(VZP) priority strategies within the region.
• Develop relationships with city, county, and state agencies to include law enforcement partners through cooperative events, ride-a-longs, promotion of high visibility enforcement activities, sobriety checkpoints, and other proven initiatives.
• Serves on a Vision Zero Emphasis Area Team and shares their activities with other Vision Zero Outreach Coordinators and local partners.
• Builds partner support for selected VZP legislative and policy priority safety strategies through personal contacts, presentations, media events, social media, legislative education, and other outreach.
• Expand community engagement and the partnership network by participating in regional/local partnership meetings (e.g., AAA, Safe Kids, Health Departments). Encourages new partners to formalize the partnership through registration with the Vision Zero Partner Network.
• Grows and supports Vision Zero School program(s) within the region and promotes Vision Zero Schools programs to schools within the region.
• Establishes and supports formal, ongoing communication with individuals and organizations within the region that have registered as Vision Zero Partner Network members.
• Establishes and expands relationships with tribal partners to support VZP implementation.

Outreach Initiatives

• Employ Vision Zero resources such as a rollover simulator, seat belt convincer, fatal vision goggles, Simulated Impaired Driving Experience (SIDNE), and Buckle Up Phone Down materials at local events to bolster community engagement and awareness of Vision Zero safety priorities.
• Conduct a new and ongoing Vision Zero School events and continue collaboration with existing Vision Zero School(s) annually and work with the school to meet the program's requirements. Collaboration could include a Vision Zero PowerPoint presentation annually in the region.
• Conduct innovative prevention programs such as Impact Teen Drivers, Buckle Up with Bucky, or other youth-based, or Vision Zero PowerPoint presentations annually within the region.
• Facilitate training program(s) annually focusing on motor vehicle crash prevention strategies, including Vision Zero PowerPoint presentations.
• Work with state and regional partners to hold local media events annually.
• Develop and staff public Vision Zero displays for regional events and/or meetings.
• Promote Vision Zero programs to coalition and partner network members and annually submit a minimum of one nomination form the region.
• Attend a minimum of four (4) county or city commission meetings annually within the region.
• Assist the state in soliciting sponsorship funds to acquire incentive items and other resources in support of state and regional Vision Zero activities, as needed or requested.
• Introduce and help build the Buckle Up Phone Down campaign within the region.

Data Acquisition & Utilization

• Conduct crash data and other relevant data analysis to identify who is crashing, and where they are crashing and use this information to develop and implement a regional action plan to supplement the Vision Zero Program.
• Updates crash data analysis on an ongoing basis to monitor change and progress in achieving regional action plan goals.
• Incorporates local crash data into presentations, media events, and partner meetings and/or discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of Data collection methods, analytics, and presentation skills.
2. Ability to provide professional and timely responses to stakeholders' requests for information via email, telephone, videoconference, and/or face-to-face interaction.
3. Ability to express ideas and information completely, clearly, and concisely, in both written and oral form that is organized and audience appropriate.
4. Ability to deliver high-quality presentations, community forums, media events, and other traffic safety activities.
5. Proactively share knowledge, skills, and expertise with other Vision Zero Outreach Coordinators and partners.
6. Program management skills to plan, implement, and evaluate projects.
7. Knowledge of Vision Zero and motor vehicle crash problems and the ability to advance Vision Zero strategies within a region is desired.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to build a diverse network of public and private sectors and work through them to implement safety strategies.
9. Basic knowledge of marketing, social media, and public relations practices.
10. Understanding of traffic safety programs and issues.
11. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other computer software.
12. Ability to coordinate human, financial, and technology resources to support project outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Preference will be given to degrees in marketing, communications, public relations, education, and transportation.
2. Applicants without a bachelor's degree will be considered based on professional level work experience.
3. Will consider recent graduates.
4. Entry-level position with practical experience in public relations or marketing, education, outreach, and coordinating, or administering. Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Education, Public Health, or Safety background(s) are a plus.
5. Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record, and must be able to pass civil, criminal, and driver's license and background inquiry.
6. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

• Unofficial transcripts (if any)

This position requires a criminal background check. If an applicant is chosen to interview for this position a pre-interview phone screening will be conducted. Prior criminal history may be considered in the selection process for this position based on the nature, time and seriousness of the conviction and its relevance to the position. (N.D.C.C.12.1-33)