We are currently hiring for an Executive Director. Please see job description below.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS

Background and Job Description

Founded in 1997, Transportation Solutions is a 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA) whose mission is to increase the availability and use of transportation choices that improve traffic, air quality, health and economy for businesses and residents in the Denver area. Transportation Solutions achieves its mission working with both public and private sectors to implement transportation demand management (TDM) programs, promoting the environmental and financial return of using alternative modes of transportation, and advocating for the transportation needs of the area. More at www.transolutions.org

As the executive director of this award-winning, innovative, partnership-driven not-for-profit association, you will be responsible and accountable for:

• Managing all day-to-day operations, including staff, financial systems, membership services/development, and fundraising

• Strategizing with the Associate Director to leverage policy and funding opportunities and with the Program Manager to increase the number of member employers and design programs

• Developing and responding to sustainable transportation policy changes/opportunities

 • Overseeing and implementing the development, coordination and delivery of transportation programs and services

• Developing communications and outreach activities

• Leading, motivating, and guiding the staff, Board, and volunteers to realize the organization's mission, vision and milestones

• Building relationships with elected officials and staff from both the private and public sectors to increase their awareness of the benefits of supporting sustainable transportation options, and to develop champions of supportive policies and programs

• Serving as chief media spokesperson for the organization and as its voice on relevant transportation advocacy issues

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, partners and funders on the organization's operations, programs, outcomes/progress, and finances

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, positive and eco-conscious individual who has all or an excellent combination of the following capabilities:

-Strong leadership and organizational development skills

-Strong business planning, budget management, and financial reporting skills (QuickBooks knowledge)

-Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate sustainable transportation programs (or related experience)

-Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and funding partners

-Knowledge of transportation demand management programs and policy or keen interest and ability to understand and learn quickly

-Willingness to perform wide range of duties in a small office environment

-Familiarity with volunteer Board of Directors and governance policies and procedures

-BA or BS in a related field (e.g. Business, Communications, Transportation Planning, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Journalism)

-Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, internal and external

-Experience in marketing, public relations or community affairs

-Min.8 years progressively responsible work experience, with prior management/supervisory experience

As the successful candidate, you will report to the Board of Directors that oversees the overall operation of Transportation Solutions. The workplace is a small office currently located in the Cherry Creek area. Salary TBD, negotiable based on experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and salary history by July 19

via email to: TransportationSolutionsDenver@gmail.com  

or via mail to:

Buddy Knox, Board Chair, Transportation Solutions,

280 Columbine St. #306

Denver, CO  80206