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Puget Sound Bike Share EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job Description
Puget Sound Bike Share (PSBS) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 status pending organization in the Seattle metropolitan area responsible for bringing Bike Share to the Puget Sound region. The organization seeks a highly motivated Executive Director who will launch the bike share system. PSBS seeks a professional who is passionate about urban mobility and the potential transformational impact of Bike Share on community livability. The Executive Director will provide leadership for the fundraising, planning and implementation of tasks necessary to launch the bike share program in 2013. The PSBS Executive Director is currently a .75 FTE position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Based on successful funding, the Executive Director position may be expanded to full time. Reports to the PSBS Board of Directors.
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Communications, Marketing, or
related field; MBA, MPA, or related higher degree preferred
5 years of progressive experience managing complex organizations, including positions that display success in internal and external leadership, and experience in a start-up environment; or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
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Highly desired qualifications:
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Successful work experience demonstrating the following: 2.
Ability to create and manage a financially viable organization 3.
Leadership
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both externally with partners and the general public, as well as internally within an organization 4.
Facilitation of public processes or collaborations with government entities 5.
Team building and collaboration 6.
Success in a start-up organization 7.
Knowledge of, experience with, and commitment to Board of Directors structure, rules, regulations, and ethics of managing a non-profit tax exempt organization 8.
Experience with ongoing management of a business enterprise with complex financial systems, physical/capital operational components, and customer service 9.
Budget development, ongoing financial monitoring and reporting, basic accounting and bookkeeping skills to track expenses and revenues 10.
Development and management of legal contracts and agreements 11.
Development and fundraising including: sponsor recruitment, fulfillment, membership management, and successful grant applications 12.
Experience with marketing to and customer service for general public and system users 13.
Familiarity and experience with advocating for bicycling and alternative transportation 14.
Knowledge and understanding of Bike Share 15.
High-level involvement in effective sustainability efforts 16.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Political and geographical familiarity with King County and the Central Puget Sound 18.
Willingness to work irregular hours 19.
Negotiating skills
Duties and responsibilities
Board administration and support:
Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members with up-to-date information, building agendas for monthly meetings and planning sessions, and interfacing between Board and staff. Follows through on tasks as directed by Board
Documents discussions and decisions of the Board to ensure smooth functioning and compliance with rules and regulations
Interfaces with Puget Sound Bike Share Advisory Committee
Program, product, and service Delivery:
Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services
Coordinates with vendor to brand the program
Works with vendor to develop and manage program timeline
Facilitates permitting by local jurisdictions
Responsible for strategic planning for Bike Share program
Maintains oversight of expansion strategy
Advocates for a geographically equitable system