Community Relations Manager

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Community Relations Manager

Tri-Valley Transit | Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Our Communities!

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Fantastic Benefits Generous Paid Time Off Meaningful Work And More!

For 50 years, Tri-Valley Transit has helped connect people and communities through accessible, reliable transportation. Now we're looking for a Community Relations Manager to help carry that mission forward!

Are you creative, outgoing, and passionate about connecting people and communities? This is an exciting opportunity to combine marketing, communications, fundraising, public relations, and community engagement while making a meaningful difference throughout our service area.

What You'll Do

• Lead marketing, communications, website content, social media, and public relations initiatives.
• Develop newsletters, publications, promotional materials, press releases, and rider communications.
• Build relationships with local businesses, municipalities, community organizations, and transportation partners.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives, donor relations, town funding efforts, and advertising opportunities.
• Represent Tri-Valley Transit at community events, meetings, fairs, and other public gatherings.
• Help develop and promote transportation programs, service improvements, bus schedules, maps, and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and team members to strengthen services and respond to community transportation needs.

What We're Looking For

• At least three years of experience in marketing, fundraising, and/or public relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A collaborative, independent, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Computer proficiency; experience with social media, WordPress, and Adobe InDesign is a plus.

Why Join Tri-Valley Transit?

• Meaningful work supporting access, mobility, independence, and connections.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Be part of an organization celebrating 50 years of community service.
• Fantastic benefits package with 100% Employee paid Health premium.
• Generous paid time off & retirement plan.
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!*

Help us build on 50 years of service and make a difference in the next chapter of Tri-Valley Transit!
Apply Today!
Please include a resume and cover letter to apply.

*Sign-on bonus payable after 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

1. This position will require frequent traveling to other locations and throughout our service areas. Will you be able to accommodate this requirement?
2. This position will require attendance at events that could be scheduled nights and on weekends. Will you be able to work nights and weekends for these special events?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Community engagement: 3 years (Preferred)
Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
Public relations: 1 year (Preferred)
Social media marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Berlin, VT 05641 (Required)

Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person