Employer: Greater Redmond Transportation Management Association (GRTMA)
Job Type: Senior Level
Salary: $75k - $95k
Location: Redmond, WA
Opening Date: 08/20/2019
Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Description:

The Executive Director of GRTMA is responsible for implementing the vision of the Board of Directors, as articulated in its Strategic Plan. The Executive Director leads the organization by convening the partners from OneRedmond, King County Metro, the City of Redmond, Sound Transit, and GRTMA’smembers to achieve the mission of expanding mobility options for workers to support economic development and livability in and around Redmond.The Executive Director will be an effective champion for private employers on transit and transportation issues; provide direction for the development and management of TransportationDemand Management (TDM) services and products; develop innovative programs and services, andbuild relationships with new and existing members, local and state agencies, and elected officials. The Director will oversee staff who are responsible for delivering membership and fee-based services toproperty owners, employers and commuters in Redmond.

Job Duties:

Regional Coordination

• Assist public and private partners in developing shared objectives and maximizing the potential of the GRTMA as a transportation and transit policy coordinating body for the Greater Redmond area. This includes representing and promoting GRTMA and its goals in the business community, developing partnerships with key public and private stakeholders, including OneRedmond, the City of Redmond, King County Metro, Sound Transit, and major employers.

• Develop strategic organizational work plans to implement the goals of the Strategic Plan.

Performance Measurement

• Develop and deploy a rigorous organizational performance measurement and evaluation program for the strategic plan, monitoring and reporting on key indicators to board.

Policy Analysis

• Be knowledgeable on a wide range of transit and transportation issues and provide policy analysis, recommendations and decision support to board members.

Fund Development

• Seek and apply for new grant funding; oversee and update membership dues structure; seek alternative sustainable funding sources.

Budgeting

• Work with board Treasurer to prepare, manage and report on organization financials and program budgets to board

Staff Leadership

• Effectively hire, lead, manage, and mentor staff. Encourage staff professional development through seminars, conferences, workgroups, certifications, and so forth. GRTMA may support some of these activities through paid time and/or expenses.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

The GRTMA Board is seeking an eager and charismatic self-starter with an entrepreneurial drive. Successful candidates will have at least 7 years’ experience working in the public/private/non-profit sectors, and possess the following experience/skills:

• The collaborative leadership skills and relationships to work effectively and efficiently with top management in both the public and private sectors, and with elected officials
• Experience supporting an executive-level board and volunteers including the ability to work with and coordinate program committees
• Experience building and leading teams to develop and implement programs
• Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of transportation demand management (TDM) principles, commute trip reduction laws, and transportation choices is required. An understanding of the Puget Sound’s transportation, parking, and transit issues is preferred.
• Program, budget, and staff management experience including managing multiple fund sources and grants
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilitySuccess in developing program resources and funding
• Strong verbal, writing, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office mastery (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)High-level understanding and fluency with social media strategy and campaigns

How to Apply:

Application Process:

This position is open until filled; to be considered in the first round, applicants must apply by September 3rd, 2019 at 5:00pm. Send a one-page cover letter, a resume, & three references as a single attachment to: [email protected]. Please include “GRTMA Executive Director_YourLastName” in the email subject line. Only the most qualified applicants will receive an interview. No phone calls or office visits, please. GRTMA is an equal opportunity employer.