FWI is building a team to plan, coordinate, and host ten regional pedestrian safety summits across all NHTSA regions nationwide. As a Conference Facilitator, you will design and guide each summit to ensure sessions stay on course, all participants are engaged, and the agreed-upon meeting goals are reached.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. 

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This part-time remote position requires up to 9 hours per week, with hours varying by project phase. Schedule is flexible and coordinated around summit planning and event dates. Travel to regional summit locations is required.

• Design the structure and flow for each summit, developing agendas that balance speaker presentations, interactive breakout sessions, emerging issues discussions, and regionally specific topics
• Facilitate summit sessions with confidence, guiding conversations, encouraging participation from all attendees, and keeping discussions focused and productive
• Engage a diverse range of stakeholders including law enforcement, public health officials, community organizations, tribal partners, disability rights advocates, faith-based groups, planners, engineers, and other pedestrian safety professionals
• Navigate challenging dynamics during sessions, adapting your approach in real time to maintain a constructive and inclusive environment
• Promote the sharing of innovative pedestrian safety strategies and countermeasures that attendees can apply in their communities
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Program Coordinator to align facilitation plans with overall summit logistics and objectives
• Incorporate evaluation touchpoints throughout each summit to capture participant feedback and inform improvements for future events
• Travel to summit locations across all ten NHTSA regions to facilitate each event in person

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience.  
• Education/Experience Substitution: PhD and 0 years experience; Master's and 2 years experience; Associate's and 6 years experience; High School and 8 years experience

Desired:

• Experience facilitating conferences, summits, or large-scale meetings focused on traffic safety, pedestrian safety, or public health
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups including law enforcement, community organizations, tribal partners, disability rights advocates, and government officials
• Background in road safety, vulnerable road user programs, or transportation safety countermeasures
• Experience designing interactive meeting formats that encourage participation and produce actionable outcomes
• Familiarity with NHTSA, State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs), and the pedestrian safety stakeholder landscape
• Previous experience supporting a similar Government agency or large-scale corporate environment

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Negotiable