Work For The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition

Company: Boston Biker
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition (BABC) seeks to hire a full-time Executive Director. Submit your application by July 25 for consideration for the first round of interviews.Salary: In the range of $50,000 to $60,000 per year. Starting salary will be determined based upon the skills and experience of the selected applicant.Benefits: Health insurance, paid holidays & vacation.To Apply: Please send as one PDF file to the following two email addresses:1) a cover letter (two pages max) describing your background and interest in this position2) a copy of your resume, and3) three writing samples:Send to: mbirnbaum@snader.com & bikeburch@hotmail.comAll applications received will be confirmed through a reply email. The position will be open until filled. BABC expects to begin interviews at the end of July or early August. We are seeking a September start date.About BABC: The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors is composed of representatives from the local bicycle advocacy coalitions in the San Francisco Bay Area. BABC represents the local bicycle advocacy coalitions on issues of regional or statewide significance. Key issues and projects include:

• Working with government agencies, such as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, cities, counties, and transit agencies to develop improved bicycle policies and facilities
• Improving bicycle access to transit systems throughout the Bay Area
• Securing direct bicycle access on all trans-Bay bridges
• Promoting cycling via public information, education, and advocacy
• Coordinating the regional Bike to Work Day promotional eventExecutive Director PositionThe ED will work under the direction of, and in cooperation with, the Board of Directors.Job Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• In conjunction with the BABC Advocacy Committee, implement the BABC advocacy program to promote and enhance cycling in the Bay Area. Activities include: attending meetings associated with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional agencies, evaluating state legislation, analyzing reports, preparing policy positions, writing letters, providing oral and written comments to public agencies, meeting with agency staff and public officials, preparing "action alerts" to local coalitions, etc.
• Coordinate implementation of the annual regional Bike to Work Day promotional event in conjunction with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and regional stakeholders
• Supervise seasonal Bike to Work Day assistant (and any other BABC employees or contractors)
• Solicit and secure funding, donations, grants; establish a major donors program
• Maintain and enhance relationships with public agencies, such as Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, and transit agencies
• Work with BABC Board and consultant to develop BABC's three-year Strategic Plan, and then on implementation of the plan
• Strengthen ties with groups such as cycling clubs, bicycle industry, bicycle advocacy groups in the Bay Area and beyond, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition, pedestrian advocacy groups, and other potential allies
• Prepare news releases and newsletter items for distribution to local bicycle coalitions and Bay Area print, radio and television media
• Administer grants and contracts
• Help prepare BABC budget, coordinate with BABC treasurer
• Maintain and improve BABC website
• Serve as a contact to the media
• Serve as the liaison to the BABC Board of Directors, and prepare agendas and reports for Board meetingsQualifications, Skills, and Experience:BABC seeks applicants with experience and training in the following areas:
• Bicycle advocacy (or related advocacy experience)
• Organizing and coordinating promotional events
• Organizational development
• Fund-raising
• Grant-writing, grant administration, and contract administration
• Working with Boards of Directors (or similar governing boards)
• Public outreach and public speaking
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Website design and maintenance
• Ability to work with a wide range of groups and stakeholders
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