Community Relations Manager, Addison Region

If you’ve got a passion for community, communication, and making a real impact, Tri-Valley Transit (TVT) wants YOU on our amazing team! For 50 years, we’ve been the heartbeat of transportation in our community, connecting people to where they need to go. And now, we’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and driven person to join our Community Relations team at our Middlebury office!

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS: Start strong with an extra $2,500 in your first year.

What You’ll Do:

• Be the Voice of the Community: You’ll manage everything from marketing and fundraising to community outreach and special projects.
• Plan, Coordinate, Repeat: Organize and oversee marketing campaigns, fundraising events, and public relations efforts that help our mission grow.
• Develop Services that Matter: Help shape and build services that directly impact our neighbors and community members.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Communication Pro: You’ve got solid writing and speaking skills – no problem getting your message across!
• Tech-Savvy: You’re proficient in Microsoft Office, InDesign, Canva, and other tools that keep things running smoothly.
• Multi-Tasker Extraordinaire: You’re able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment without breaking a sweat.
• A Problem Solver with a Positive Vibe: Challenges are opportunities for you to shine and you’ve got the attitude to match!

The major responsibilities of the Community Relations Manager are:

• Program Development: Collaborate with partners to address transportation needs, use Adobe InDesign to update bus schedules, integrate service updates, and lead pilot program implementation.
• Marketing: Oversee promotional publications, manage website content, handle media inquiries, develop social media strategies, and utilize alternate marketing concepts.
• Fundraising - *Priority focus*: Solicit town funding, advertising revenue, and donations; maintain donor relationships; pursue grants and other funding opportunities.
• Community/Public Relations: Represent TVT at events, build relationships with businesses and town representatives, increase community awareness, and manage rider alerts.
• Agency Management: Respond to customer feedback, participate in strategic planning, improve operational efficiency, attend staff meetings, and act as a backup for the Director of Development and Community Relations when needed.

Perks of the Job:

• Competitive Salary: from $68,000 - $78,000.
• Generous Time Off: Start with 25 paid days off (including holidays and PTO)!
• 100% Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered with employer-paid health insurance + funds toward your deductible! Plus, we pay 50% for dependents’ health insurance premiums.
• Retirement Plans: Investing in Your Future We take care of our team today and tomorrow. Our retirement package features a 3% automatic employer contribution. Unlike many plans, no employee match is required to receive this benefit, we’re committed to your financial security no matter what.
• Comprehensive Health & Security Our benefits package includes Dental and Vision, plus fully supported Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance. We contribute significantly to your premiums to ensure you and your family have elite protection at a minimal cost to you.
• Flexibility: This on-site position has flexibility for occasional work from home as needed.
• Service-Member Friendly: Supportive workplace for those who serve in the Guard/Reserves.
• Student Loan Help: As a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer, we help ease your loan burden!
• Generous $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS: Qualification period applies.

If you’re looking to work for an organization that values its people and is making a difference every day, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and let’s make something amazing happen together!

Employment is contingent upon passing required background checks.

Please submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed for consideration of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

TVT provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Accessibility Notice:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact HR@trivalleytransit.org or 802-388-2287 for assistance.