Pittsburgh Bike Share EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job ... - BikePGH

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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:   • •



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.