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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].
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.