David V @ BikeCafe
POSITION: Executive Director
Bike Works is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build sustainable
communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling.
Our programs include Earn-a-Bike for youth, Summer Bike Camp, Neighborhood
Rides, Youth Ventures bike clubs, Community Bike Shop,
Annual Kids Bike Swap, bike exports, and more.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director is responsible for organizational planning;
implementation and evaluation; personnel and financial management
and oversight of all Bike Works operations-including programs and a full
service bike shop. Raising funds from foundations,
corporations and government agencies is a core responsibility. The Executive
Director provides the vision and leadership necessary to
implement Bike Works' mission and shall be directly responsible to the Board
of Directors for implementing the strategic plan.
Duties include grant writing and other fundraising, preparing and following
an annual budget, working with the program manager to
oversee and develop programs; community representation of Bike Works, hiring
and coordination of staff, working with the Shop
Manager to oversee the bike shop, supporting the Board of Directors and
being a liaison between board and staff, board development,
coordination of special events, development and implementation of marketing
programs, overseeing newsletter production, accounting,
administrative duties, working with volunteers and youth, and assisting with
programs such as Earn-a-Bike, bike exports to Ghana
and others. This is a fun and exciting job that combines environmental work,
social entrepreneurism, and grassroots community
development and empowerment.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
. Superb organizational vision and fiscal leadership
. Strong management and leadership skills.
. Proven ability to secure significant funding from individuals, major
donors, foundations and government agencies.
. Knowledge of preparing and maintaining budgets; familiarity with
accounting systems.
. Experience growing an organization and the ability to develop and
implement an organizational expansion plan.
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
. Ability to supervise, work with and retain high quality staff and
encourage diversity in the workplace.
. Dedication to the mission of Bike Works, specifically youth empowerment
and bicycle transportation.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION: $33,000-$35,000 DOE plus benefits. Full time with flexible
hours.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, writing sample and three
references to Bike Works, 3709 S. Ferdinand St, Seattle, WA
98118 or to <mailto:jo-@bikeworks.org> jo-@bikeworks.org. For more
information call (206) 725-9408 or visit www.bikeworks.org.
DEADLINE: October 24, 2005
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