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Mobility Coordinator

New York City Department of Transportation
$62,868.00 - $97,593.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
May 01, 2026
The Chief Strategy Office is seeking a Mobility Coordinator for its Strategic Planning Unit. Strategic Planning is a team dedicated to regional planning administration and advancing transportation equity through the Mobility Management Program (MMP). MMP improves access to transportation for groups who have experienced barriers, such as people with disabilities, low-income and limited English proficient populations. This is done through three key approaches: 1.Capacity building, including developing resources and tools for DOT staff; 2.Data and research initiatives to further understand the needs of our target populations; and, 3.Public engagement, to develop solutions that address community needs as well as provide education on DOTs programs and services. The Mobility Coordinator will work on a variety of projects and programs focused on improving accessibility and equity. Transportation equity is a key theme of DOTs 2025 Strategic Plan which laid out a vision of improving and expanding convenient transportation choices for low and moderate income New Yorkers, as well as expanding awareness of mobility choices for communities underserved by transit and people with disabilities. The Mobility Coordinator will work closely with the Mobility Management team to expand existing initiatives and develop new projects. The selected candidate will work to further expand knowledge about the Mobility Management focus populations through research and mapping demographic and survey data. Other tasks include preparing reports and presenting findings internally and externally. The selected candidate will also conduct outreach to organizations that serve the Mobility Management focus populations; this may include developing survey tools and engagement with community based organizations to better serve the transportation needs of the target populations. Additional tasks include planning and/or participating in outreach events to create awareness of DOTs programs and services, and planning other related training/workshops for both internal DOT staff and external stakeholders. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills -Experience with outreach and community engagement in underserved or disadvantaged communities. -Proficiency in Microsoft suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), ArcGIS, and Adobe Suite (Professional and InDesign) -Ability to work effectively in a team structure, to complete tasks in a timely fashion, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously is expected. -Ability to express ideas effectively (written and oral) and to use analytical methods/tools effectively. Knowledge and /or experience with community outreach and public participation techniques. -Knowledgeable of transportation equity, environmental justice, and urban planning concepts and best practices. -Experienced in research, writing reports, and preparing presentations. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.