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Routes Spokesperson
Category: Gov’t Affairs and Policy
Routes Spokesperson (Policy)
Overview
Become the go‑to subject‑matter voice for a specific route or corridor, engaging officials,
media, and the public with rider‑centric insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop route expertise: service facts, rider stories, economic impacts, and priorities.
- Engage local officials, MPOs, and community partners; support hearings and briefings.
- Provide timely quotes/briefings to media in coordination with staff.
- Collaborate with policy/data teams on corridor wish lists and fact sheets.
- Complete staff-led training specific to this role.
Qualifications
- Confident communicator with research chops and local credibility.
- Comfort working with press and public officials.
- Collaborative and responsive under deadlines.
Time Commitment
Variable by campaign; average ~3–5 hours/week with occasional surges.
Benefits
- Media exposure and real policy wins attached to your work.
- Professional references; local and regional network growth.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting