Kansas City hiring bike/ped staff

The City of Kansas City is hiring three bike/ped/nutrition professionals for its new Active Living program, which includes Safe Routes to School, active transportation, healthy eating, public policy, etc.

Safer Routes KC Manager
Full-time limited term contract position with City of Kansas City, MO for one year. Position is based in Public Works Dept and is grant funded. Responsible for coordination and implementation of pilot safe routes to school program; develop and manage walking/biking school bus; gather and tabulate data, prepare written reports; conduct walking workshops; create and implement pilot healthy lifestyle initiative. Requires an accredited BA degree in public health, social work, urban planning, public administration, sociology or related field and three (3) years experience. Masters degree preferred. Salary range: $18.26 to $22.11 per hour. The City of Kansas City, Mo., is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Deb Ridgway, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator, City Hall – 20th Floor, 414 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. Application deadline: July 6, 2010.

Active Living KC Coordinator
Full-time limited term contract position with City of Kansas City, MO for one year. Position is based in Public Works Dept and is grant funded. Responsible for overall program coordination and policy review of new healthy lifestyle initiative; assist with development and implementation of safe routes to school pilot program; conduct bicycling/walking safety assessments; provide policy analysis; and, written reports. Requires an accredited BA degree in public health, social work, urban planning, public administration, sociology or related field and three (3) years experience. Masters degree preferred. Salary range: $18.26 to $22.11 per hour. The City of Kansas City, Mo., is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Deb Ridgway, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator, City Hall – 20th Floor, 414 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. Application deadline: July 6, 2010.

Dietician – Active Living KC
Full-time limited term contract position with City of Kansas City, MO for one year. Position is based in Health Dept and is grant funded. Responsible for elementary school-based nutrition education for targeted pilot safe routes to school initiative; work with city staff, school administration, parents, and community partners to develop and implement food, nutrition and health policies to support healthy lifestyles. Experience working with school districts, food policy development and oversight, and understanding of food systems a must. Ability to collect and analyze data, project management, public speaking, and strong written and verbal skills are essential. Requires a Missouri Licensed, Registered Dietician with accredited BA degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, social work, public administration or related field with three (3) years experience. Masters degree preferred. Salary range $22.11 to $24.50 per hour. The City of Kansas City, Mo., is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Deb Ridgway, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator, City Hall – 20th Floor, 414 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. Application deadline: July 6, 2010.