About this opportunity
Strategic Government Resources, Inc. lists this Executive Director opportunity in chandler, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) seeks a strong, visionary and relationship-driven leader with demonstrated abilities to effectively:
Build a strong non-profit organization that strategically supports, champions, and advocates for public transportation, equity, and sustainable mobility programs and services on a statewide basis.
Work with the Executive Board to finalize and implement a refreshed Strategic Plan.
Establish and strengthen relationships across the current membership, local & regional government agencies, NGOs, and partner agencies.
Review and enhance AzTA's communications platforms, including website, social media, and public messaging.
AzTA is a statewide 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that advocates for, supports, and advances public transportation services across the State of Arizona. AzTA includes membership of nearly 400 organizations- including public transit providers, private sector consultants, vendors, and contractors, local/regional governments, community agencies, and regional planning entities to help advance transit initiatives statewide.
AzTA's Executive Director must have a passion for public transportation, equity, and sustainable mobility. The Executive Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization under the policy direction of the Executive Board and will serve as a visible ambassador and spokesperson for AzTA and Arizona transit interests both statewide and nationally. The Executive Director will design, develop, and implement upon approval of the Executive Board Association plans and programs involving communications, marketing, finance, legislative/advocacy, membership, public-private partnerships, and education & training. The Executive Director also supervises the Association's Executive Assistant.
Required qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in advocacy, public transportation, nonprofit, public policy, or governmental roles.
AzTA may also consider any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the Executive Director.
Preferred qualifications include:
Deep understanding of public transit systems; familiarity with local government operations, regional planning agencies, and transportation policy in Arizona and/or other states.
Trade Association leadership experience.
Advocacy and lobbying experience.
The starting salary range is $100,000 - $130,000 DOE/DOQ. Residency within the State of Arizona is required following appointment.
For more information on this position, contact:
Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President Executive Recruitment
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
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