What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSITMATTERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR position at Conservation Law Foundation?
Description
What we're looking for :
TransitMatters seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization in its day-to-day operations, implement our strategic vision, fundraise, and interact with volunteers, staff, the Board, media, and the public at large. This role requires regular in-person activities in and around Boston, MA. TransitMatters is fiscally sponsored by Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), which provides administrative and personnel services. The Executive Director will perform duties exclusively on behalf of TransitMatters with support from CLF's administrative team.
Who we are and what we do :
TransitMatters has brought a technical, people-centric approach to improving public transit in and around Greater Boston for nearly a decade. We offer new perspectives, unite transit advocates, and inform the public. We utilize a high level of critical analysis to advocate for plans and policies that promote convenient, effective, and equitable transportation for everyone.
What the Executive Director will do :
Reporting directly to the TransitMatters Board of Directors and the Board's duly elected officers, the Executive Director will have primary management and oversight of TransitMatters, with key responsibilities in public and media relations, campaign management, strategic direction, fundraising and funding solutions, staff recruitment and oversight, volunteer relations, and overall day-to-day management of the organization.
Specifically, the Executive Director will :
- Serve as the public spokesperson for TransitMatters, engaging with media and representing the organization at high-level meetings and decision-making tables, including with elected officials, government, agency leaders, and among other advocacy organizations.
- Collaborate with campaign and communications staff to develop strategic work plans and impactful content strategies.
- Facilitate the Board's work in defining organizational strategic vision, goals and priorities.
- Apply and execute the organization's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with its mission and goals.
- Identify and secure diverse funding sources, including :
Writing grants and building relationships with funders.
The ideal candidate will have a combination of many of the following qualifications :
Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $90,000 to $100,000. Benefits include health care, dental care, paid vacation, a transit flexible spending account (FSA), and a commitment to professional development. For a full list of benefits, please see Benefits & Culture - Conservation Law Foundation.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume using the apply button. You may also submit an optional writing sample attached to your resume. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected. Applications received before March 3, 2025 will be prioritized.
TransitMatters and our fiscal sponsor, the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
TransitMatters is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. People with multiple marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply, including queer, trans, people with disabilities and / or people of color. TransitMatters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
