SEA Moves Program Coordinator

SEA Moves Program Coordinator

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a customer service-oriented and organized Program Coordinator to support the firm's nationally recognized work in planning and program implementation for more equitable workplaces and livable communities. This unique position in the firm will be dedicated full-time at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to support SEA MOVES, the airport's new employee transportation program.

For more than 35 years, Nelson Nygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values-driven approach. We've always been guided by the principle of putting people firstdesigning transportation systems for people, not just cars. This principle also extends to how we operate as a firm. We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace, where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength.

Today, we are 170 talented and dedicated people in 15 offices across the U.S. and Canada who continue to live by those values. What unites us at Nelson Nygaard is our steadfast commitment to make the world more just, more sustainable, more connected, and more beautiful.

The Port of Seattle is launching the SEA MOVES program at SEA Airport in early 2026. The program aims to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute trips and associated congestion at the airport, reduce transportation barriers for employees, make it easier for employers to recruit and retain employees, and improve access to job opportunities for the airport's diverse workforce. SEA MOVES will function as the onsite Transportation Management Association, coordinating with the airport's hundreds of employers and thousands of employees. The Program Coordinator position is an exciting opportunity to be part of the launch team and ongoing operations.

About You

• You're passionate about how transportation can make the world a better place.
• You're dedicated to delivering programs that make it easier for people to bike, walk, take transit, and share rides.
• You have innovative ideas about how to engage with people on the challenging topic of "commuting."
• You're patient, a good listener, and a natural problem solver.
• You have a positive, customer-service oriented, and can-do attitude.
• You understand the connection between transportation and equity and are committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into your work.
• You're resourceful and detail-oriented.
• You don't just find problems, you suggest solutions and take initiative.
• You actively seek new opportunities to deepen your skills.
• You bring energy and a commitment to your teams to do great work together.

Responsibilities

Requirements

The ideal candidate should also have :

Strong candidates will also have a passion for advancing equity through community-based efforts, including engagement with BIPOC communities, and will demonstrate an ability to work effectively with diverse communities. Candidates who are fluent in Amharic, Dari, Pashto, or Samoan will be reviewed favorably.

We are looking for someone who is customer-service oriented, personable, and interested in working hand-in-hand with employees.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position contingent on Nelson Nygaard's contract with the Port of Seattle to manage the SEA Moves program. Nelson Nygaard's contract is currently in place for two years with the option to renew for up to five years. The position will be onsite at the SeaTac airport full-time, staffing the transportation window 7am-3pm Mondays through Thursdays and 7am-10am Fridays at minimum.

The pay range for the Program Coordinator is $26-$30 / hour depending on experience.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, pre-tax transit and bicycling benefit, a 401k program, life insurance, paid parent leave, and paid time off.

Applying for the Position

To apply, please submit the following items :