Joining Our Team
Do you want to work to make Atlanta’s streets and transit systems work better for people? Do you want to help build a city with streets that are safe, inclusive, and thriving spaces for people to ride, walk, and roll? Working for Propel ATL means joining a team with a shared passion for making Atlanta a place where everyone moves safely, easily, and sustainably.
We have fun while forging change in the culture, transportation policy, and infrastructure of the city we love, and we’re looking for team members with demonstrated enthusiasm for our mission and vision and a commitment to our guiding principles — particularly the principles related to social and racial justice — to join our energetic and focused staff. Currently, we are operating as a remote team.
Job openings
Community Transportation Planner
Propel ATL seeks a community-centered transportation professional to join our team. This role will shape key infrastructure projects that provide active, sustainable mobility options, reduce fatalities and serious injuries, and support our goal of eliminating traffic violence.
Job type: Full-time, salaried, exempt
Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 + benefits (this position is funded with a two-year grant, which we aim to renew)
Location: Remote workplace with some in-person meetings and engagements. Candidates must reside in the MARTA service area (Fulton, DeKalb, or Clayton county) by the start date of employment.
Workplace and Benefits for Full-Time, Salaried Staff
WORKPLACE FORMAT
Mostly remote; requires some evenings and weekends, as well as occasional in-person engagements at various locations across Atlanta
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employer pays 50% of each employee’s medical insurance premium, in addition to partial dental and vision, and fully covered basic life and long-term disability insurance.
PAID LEAVE
- Annual paid holidays include one week winter break, along with 7 recognized holidays and 9 “floating” holidays that can be used at any time
- Vacation accrues at the rate of eight hours per 160 hours worked for the first two years of employment, then increases at years 3, 5, and 10
- Each staff member receives 72 hours of annual wellness leave
- Paid family leave + leave for bereavement, voting, and jury duty
RETIREMENT
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SIMPLE IRA individual retirement account with employer 3% matching contribution after 60 days.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each staff member receives bi-weekly career development support from their direct supervisor. Staff also has access to and is encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Propel ATL aims to foster an environment that recognizes, respects, and values different backgrounds and talents. Propel ATL does not discriminate in its staff, board, volunteers, volunteer committees, or recipients of services, and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
