Location:  Remote

Travel:  Negligible  

Education:  Bachelors degree preferred

Experience:  5 years experience with event planning experience or a strong interest in organizing community events is preferred. Passion for child safety and a genuine interest in advocacy work

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Community Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator to join our team and assist in building the BusPatrol Foundation. This role is ideal for someone with a commitment to child safety, strong relationship-building skills, and the drive to make a tangible impact. You will play a key role in galvanizing communities and building support around stop-arm safety and school bus transportation safety, bringing together advocates and like-minded organizations to protect our children.

We work to bring communities together to advocate for safer transportation, raise awareness, and promote legislation that ensures the safety of every child on the road. This position is an opportunity to be at the forefront of advocacy for child safety, to make connections, and to support the development of a foundation focused on protecting our most vulnerable. Apply today to be part of a cause that truly matters.

Join us in our mission to protect children and make a difference in communities nationwide!

• Community Outreach: Engage with advocates and community leaders to build a strong network of supporters around our cause.
• Event Coordination: Set up, organize, and promote community events focused on school bus safety, child safety, and stop-arm awareness.
• Relationship Building: Foster and maintain partnerships with organizations, government entities, and other stakeholders aligned with our mission.
• Advocacy and Awareness: Educate communities on the importance of school bus safety, seat belt legislation, and other child safety initiatives.
• Content Creation: Write, edit, and proofread materials for community outreach, including flyers, social media posts, and event invitations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our senior leadership, supporting the big-picture vision while handling the tactical details of outreach and event support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage diverse communities.
• Event planning experience or a strong interest in organizing community events.
• Passion for child safety and a genuine interest in advocacy work.
• Detail-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

BusPatrol is a technology company with a public safety mission. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are strengthening trust, safety, and transparency across the student transportation space and making the trip to and from school safer for students.  As a leader in smart transportation, BusPatrol brings cutting-edge AI, machine learning and IoT safety tech solutions to school buses across North America. BusPatrol’s technology has been deployed onto more buses and has been used to issue more school bus stop arm citations than any other company in the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

BusPatrol employees get:

• A competitive salary and benefits package 
• Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
• An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety 
• The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology 
• The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork 

BusPatrol’s school bus safety programs are violator-funded, meaning that those who break the law pay for the technology that protects children. We build solid partnerships in the communities in which we operate which, coupled with our innovative business model, leads to sustainable efforts to change driver behaviors.

HOW WE WORK

On our mission to make the journey to and from school safer for children, the way we work together and with our partners is built on foundational cultural pillars.

• SAFETY
  Safety is our focus, for the children we protect and for each other. We follow the letter and spirit of occupational safety law, relentlessly employ safety best practices, and foster learning and development on our worksites. We are safe to be ourselves and to make mistakes, and we create safe environments for our teams.
• CONNECTION
  We build strong relationships and teams in support of our mission. We promote and provide opportunities for employees to grow together.
• EXCELLENCE
  We commit to innovation and quality work in support of our mission and each other. The children we safeguard are at the forefront of our decisions and actions and we excel on their behalf.
• IMPACT
  We measure success by fulfilling our mission and keeping the company strong. We invest our time and energy in the actions that deliver results for students and for their communities.

We are looking for a valued member of the BusPatrol team to assist us in our quest to improve children’s safety. This is an important role for us and a great opportunity for the right candidate. Our environment is inclusive, diverse, ignited, built on integrity, and deeply committed.

The US salary range for this position is provided in this posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and skill level during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, and/or commission (if applicable) or benefits. 

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