Organization Overview Walk San Francisco’s mission is to make walking safe for everyone in San Francisco, so that our community is healthier and more livable. Walk SF works in collaboration with many partners to lift up the voices of people most likely to experience transportation inequities and ensure that transportation policies and projects support transportation justice. We work with our partners, Walk SF members, city agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, residents, and businesses to improve streets and public spaces for everyone to enjoy. Along with our partners, Walk SF recently launched one of the nation’s first Vision Zero campaigns, to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2024, because no one should have to risk their life while trying to get around. Walk SF also made San Francisco the first major city in California to create 15-mile-per-hour school zones around 181 schools and launched the nation’s first Walk to Work Day. Find out more about our groundbreaking work at www.walksf.org. Position Summary Walk San Francisco seeks a results-driven, collaborative, experienced leader to lead a dynamic and effective non-profit organization working to make walking in San Francisco safe and enjoyable. This is a great opportunity to guide a rapidly growing organization to the next level, have an impact on the City of San Francisco, and continue to serve as a model of pedestrian safety advocacy for the rest of the nation. The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve Walk SF’s mission and strengthen the organization’s influence. The ED will work with staff, board members, community partners, government agencies, and our members to update the organization’s strategic plan, offering an opportunity for the ED to integrate their vision into the organization’s direction. Serving as an inspirational and operational leader, the ED is responsible for managing a $650,000 budget and fundraising to reach budgeted goals through cultivating individual donor relationships and securing foundation grants and government contracts with the support of the organization’s outreach team. The ED manages, develops, and empowers a talented and dedicated staff of eight to conduct effective advocacy to achieve our mission and promotes the diversity enjoyed by San Francisco’s communities; ideally, s/he is reflective of that diversity. Finally, the ED is the primary public face of the organization, speaking to media, government agencies, and at public functions.
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Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2017 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Formed in 2014, NABSA is a 501(c)(3), membership-based industry association made up of bikeshare system owners, managers, operators and vendors, overseen by an elected Board of Directors. The purpose of NABSA is to provide an organized forum for collaboration, sharing of experiences and best practices, enhanced communications, and guidance to the rapidly growing bikeshare industry.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Board of Directors and supervised by the Board President, the Executive Director of NABSA will be responsible for the general management of the organization, assisting the board in implementing and updating the strategic plan, program coordination and implementation, communication, and fundraising.
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Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (MTGA) is Michigan’s statewide voice for non-motorized trail users, helping people build, connect and promote trails for a healthier and more prosperous Michigan. Our goal is to build an interconnected network of trails and greenways reaching to every region of the state. The non-motorized trails we work with include multi-use (biking/walking), mountain biking, hiking, winter non-motorized (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing), and water trails. MTGA, in partnership with the Michigan Fitness Foundation, working together on a mission to inspire active lifestyles and healthy food choices through education, environmental change, community events and policy leadership.
DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director (ED) has overall leadership responsibility for the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance organization and is responsible for consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. This includes leading the development of programs and projects to help improve and enhance non-motorized trails throughout Michigan and the management of MTGA’s budget and fundraising. This position is an employee of the Michigan Fitness Foundation reporting to the President and CEO and to the MTGA Board of Directors.
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Job Posting: Communications Manager
Reporting To: Executive Director
Salary: Full time salaried, $33,000 – 37,000 w/ benefits based on experience
Location: Portland, OR
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (soon to be The Street Trust) is a non-profit membership organization working to promote safe and accessible bicycling, walking and transit. Since 1990, the BTA has worked in partnership with citizens, businesses, community groups, government agencies, and elected officials to create communities where people can meet their daily transportation needs through biking, walking and taking transit. The organization is in transition to its expanded mission and new name to take effect 1/1/2017.
Executive Summary:
The BTA is seeking an energetic and effective individual who will lead the organization’s marketing, communications and public relations. The position is responsible for developing and executing strong, robust campaigns in collaboration with all our advocacy, education, and development departments. To be successful, these campaigns will also engage business, government, and media partners. Join us and become an integral part of a fun team and help build and steer the direction of a newly expanded organization.
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Job Summary – Scope Statement
This position will partner closely with Idaho Walk Bike Alliance’s (IWBA) partners to move their non-motorized policy priorities forward. Founded in 2009, IWBA’s mission is to make Idaho streets safe for anyone who chooses to use active transportation, improve the health of Idaho’s youth, and ensure our streets are safe and healthy for everyone.
This position will spearhead the creation and development of a statewide coalition focused on the advancement of obesity prevention and increased non-motorized mobility policies in Idaho - in particular to secure state funding for the Safe Routes to School program. This position will be primarily responsible for strategic planning and implementation around the recruitment, mobilization and retention of individuals and organizations as well as the engagement of key contacts and decision makers to lead to the dedication of state funds for Safe Routes to Schools programs.
The coalition is working to educate communities, local decision makers and state-level decision makers on the benefits of active mobility for children to walk or bike to and from school as an effective tool in combatting the alarming trends associated with obesity, unsafe streets, poor school performance, and bad air quality around schools. The one-year grant funded position includes a competitive salary to secure an experienced person with the ability to manage a coalition to aggressively work on an issue campaign. Continuation of this contract position is contingent on funding.
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The City of Tacoma is currently recruiting for the new position of Active Transportation Coordinator, in the Associate Planner job classification. The Active Transportation Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring that the City of Tacoma is in compliance with applicable State requirements for Commute Trip Reduction (CTR). Other duties would include: initiate/develop/deliver projects, create/promote innovative programs, and create/support events that increase use of alternative transportation modes such as walking, biking, carpooling/sharing and transit. We are seeking a dynamic personality with proven experience, who will have an existing community network they can leverage for success in fostering strategic public-private partnerships at the local, regional and national level that encourage and support the City's sustainable transportation efforts. To apply, or find the full job description and benefits, please visit this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/1492429/active-transportation-coordinator-associate-planner
THE ORGANIZATION:
Founded in 2011, Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) is a diverse coalition of more than 50 organizations working together to create safe, convenient, climate-friendly and affordable transportation for everyone. We advocate for transportation funds to be spent fairly and wisely, for transportation decisions that are transparent and accountable, and to ensure that our transportation system has sufficient resources to meet tomorrow’s needs throughout the state. We are committed to advancing transportation options that reverse racial and economic disparities.
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The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is seeking a dynamic, self-directed individual to provide assistance coordinating and expanding our work with local bicycle and pedestrian advocates around the state. The position will manage our nationally recognized Community Spokes Program, mobilizing, training, and supporting local champions who want to become community leaders for bicycle, pedestrian, and active transportation issues.
The Community Advocacy Coordinator will support and guide Community Spokes and other local advocates, giving them the resources they need to become the driving force behind their local bicycle/pedestrian committees and similar groups around the state.
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Bike SLO County (formerly the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition) is starting our search for a new Executive Director.
Interested folks can learn more on our blog at https://bikeslocounty.org/hiring-executive-director/
Transportation Alternatives is hiring an experienced Digital Director to lead the digital efforts behind our policy prowess and grassroots community organizing.
Location: New York, NY Deadline: Open until filled Reports to: Deputy Director Compensation: Commensurate with experience
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