motivated Executive Director who will launch the bike share system. ... Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Communicati
Pittsburgh Bike Share EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job Description Pittsburgh Bike Share is a non-‐profit 501(c) 3 status organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania responsible for bringing bike share to the Pittsburgh region. The organization seeks a highly motivated Executive Director who will launch the bike share system. Pittsburgh Bike Share 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 the leadership for the fundraising, planning and implementation of tasks necessary to launch the bike share program in 2014.
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.
Highly desired qualifications Successful work experience demonstrating the following: 1. Ability to create and manage a financially viable organization 2. Leadership – both externally with partners and the general public, as well as internally within an organization 3. Facilitation of public processes or collaborations with government entities 4. Team building and collaboration 5. Success in a start-‐up organization 6. Knowledge of, experience with, and commitment to board structure, rules, regulations, and ethics of managing a non-‐profit tax exempt organization
7. Experience with ongoing management of a business enterprise with complex financial systems, physical operational components, and customer service requirements 8. Budget development, ongoing monitoring, and reporting 9. Development and management of legal contracts and agreements 10. Development & fundraising including: sponsor recruitment, fulfillment, membership management, and successful grant applications 11. Experience with marketing to and customer service for general public and system users 12. Familiarity and experience with advocating for bicycling and alternative transportation 13. Knowledge and understanding of bike sharing 14. High-‐level involvement in effective sustainability efforts 15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 16. Political and geographical familiarity with Allegheny County 17. Willingness to work irregular hours. 18. Negotiating skills 19. Understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping required to track expenses and revenues of organizations
Duties and Responsibilities Board administration and support: •
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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 Pittsburgh Bike Share Advisory Committee.
Program, product, and service Delivery: • • • • • • •
Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services. Coordinates with operator and sponsor to brand the program. Works with operator to develop and manage the program. Facilitates permitting by local jurisdictions. Responsible for strategic planning for bike share program. Maintains oversight of expansion strategy. Advocates for a geographically equitable system.
Oversees fundraising, planning, and implementation: • • • • • •
Identifies resource requirements. Researches funding sources for operating and capital. Revenue sources shall include, but not be limited to, corporate sponsorships, periodic member payments, grants and daily fees. Partners with the Board to establish strategies for approaching funding sponsors. Joins operator in making presentations to potential sponsors to raise funds. Submits proposals for grants and administers fundraising records and documentation.
Contract management: • •
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Responsible for managing funding agreements with local jurisdictions. Responsible for finalizing and issuing the RFP for bike share program and supporting the Board in selecting, negotiating with and hiring an operator to provide equipment and operate the program. Develops and manages all contracts with pro bono and compensated vendors and professional service providers. Works with operator to track performance statistics and reports to Board on program performance.
Community and public relations: • • •
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Serves as primary spokesperson on behalf of Pittsburgh Bike Share for organizations and the media. Proactively and strategically communicates with external partners necessary to Pittsburgh Bike Share’s success. Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to partners, customers and the general public. Oversees sponsor fulfillment and customer service. Develops and implements a media strategy. Forms partnerships with bicycle, environmental and health organizations.
Financial, legal, tax, risk, and facilities management •
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Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages Pittsburgh Bike Share’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Oversees accounting services and compliance with all 501 (c) 3 accounting practices. Meets regularly with the Treasurer of the Board of Directors to develop the Treasurer’s report to the Board.
Leadership: •
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Networks with leadership of bike share programs in other cities and keeps the Board apprised of new technology, developments and other cutting edge innovations in the bike share field. Ensures resources and efforts are focused to meet Pittsburgh Bike Share mission and goals. Motivates Board members, partners, employees and volunteers to support Pittsburgh Bike Share products, programs, and operations. Responsible for making sure that all staff is communicating and coordinating with one another. Works with local elected and transportation officials to make sure that bike sharing is included in local plans and priorities.
Human resources: • •
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Responsible for hiring, evaluating, and firing staff. Manages the human resources of Pittsburgh Bike Share according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations. Makes sure that all employees have the resources needed to succeed in their own jobs.
Please direct ALL advance questions to and submit letter of interest, resume plus list of names and contact information for appropriate references to
[email protected]. PITTSBURGH BIKE SHARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONNEL ARE CHOSEN ON THE BASIS OF ABILITY WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW.