--- title: Travel Trainer at The Kennedy Collective description: The Kennedy Collective is hiring for the Travel Trainer role in Trumbull, CT. Pays $20–$24 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/travel-trainer-at-the-kennedy-collective-01a0b3c1-9953-7fc1-97d5-2f87d0cad88d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join The Kennedy Collective as Travel Trainer in Trumbull, CT. Pays $20–$24 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/i22nn0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | The Kennedy Collective | | **Location** | Hartford, CT | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $24/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for The Kennedy Collective. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for The Kennedy Collective. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $54,000 a year (median $49,000). ## Description **Travel Trainer – CT** **Full-Time | Frequent Travel Required** If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of **Challenging the Status Quo**, **Building Community**, **Creating Purpose**, and **Ensuring Inclusion** by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth. **About the Role** The **Travel Trainer** helps seniors, transition-age students, and people with physical and developmental disabilities learn how to use public transportation safely and on their own. This is a community-based role that works across Connecticut on fixed route bus and rail systems. You will teach real-world travel skills, guide riders through live transit practice, and help people gain more freedom in daily life. The most important outcome of this role is helping participants build the skills and confidence to use public transit with greater independence and safety. - Monday through Friday - Full Time | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., - must be willing to work flexible schedule to accommodate trainee’s needs **Compensation** - Base Salary: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience **Benefits:** - Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance - Generous PTO 401k - Disability - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Assistance Program **What You Will Do** - Provide one-to-one travel training - Teach participants how to safely use fixed route transit in real community settings. - Assess rider needs and build training plans - Identify barriers, strengths, and goals so each participant receives the right level of support. - Teach core transit and safety skills - Cover street crossing, route reading, transfers, fare payment, landmark use, emergency procedures, and use of mobile tools. - Manage referrals and documentation - Respond to referrals, track progress, and complete records on time to support - service quality and contract compliance. - Build community awareness - Educate schools, agencies, and community partners about the value and availability of travel training services. **What We Are Looking For** **Required:** - High School Diploma or GED - Knowledge of fixed route public transit systems - Ability to teach and support people in community-based settings - Skill using mobile apps for maps, routes, and schedules - Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, email, Outlook scheduling, and documentation - Strong planning, time management, and communication skills - Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record - Ability to travel statewide and ride transit with participants - Ability to work outdoors and in varied weather conditions **Strongly Preferred:** - Experience supporting people with disabilities, seniors, or transition-age youth - Experience in training, coaching, or community instruction - Familiarity with reduced fare programs and transit access supports - Experience working with schools, public agencies, or community organizations - Bilingual communication skills **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to walk ½ mile - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally We are proud to be an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and abilities, and identities—including **Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans**—to apply. ## Skills - Emergency Procedures - Microsoft 365 - Bilingual - Planning - Travel Training - Route Reading - Microsoft Outlook - Time Management - Contract Compliance - Driving - Communication - Highways - Coaching ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Sports & Fitness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Fitness & Recreation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Personal Trainer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation/personal-trainer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34029 jobs - [Hartford, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut/hartford?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4475 jobs ## Related pages - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34029 jobs - [Hartford, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut/hartford?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4475 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)