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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].
"I wish to extend my appreciation to members of the Rail Passengers Association for their steadfast advocacy to protect not only the Southwest Chief, but all rail transportation which plays such an important role in our economy and local communities. I look forward to continuing this close partnership, both with America’s rail passengers and our bipartisan group of senators, to ensure a bright future for the Southwest Chief route."
Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief