Year: 2011

Job Title: Development Director
Company/Organization: Northwest Trail Alliance

Job Description:
Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA), a Chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, formed in 1988 as the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP). The group re-branded in 2009 to become Northwest Trail Alliance. NWTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

We are an alliance of mountain bikers and off-road cyclists dedicated to creating, enhancing and protecting riding opportunities in NW Oregon and SW Washington.

We advocate for trail access.
We promote responsible mountain biking.
We build and maintain sustainable trails.
We love riding them.
More information about the organization can be found here: www.nw-trail.org

The organization has recently increased its level of activity, visibility, and level of member participation. We have excellent relations with various land managers and enjoy some of the best trail riding anywhere. We are pursuing additional opportunities with other land managers to create even more riding areas throughout the region, including:

Signature purpose-built trail networks at Sandy Ridge and Stub Stewart State Park

Gateway Green – a regional scale bike park planned in the heart of Portland

Cascade Locks – over 20 miles of new trail in the Columbia Gorge

Eichler Park – Rehabilitating an underutilized dirt jump park in Beaverton

Powell Butte – Working with IMBA and the City of Portland to re-design existing trail network

A new gravity-oriented trail network in the Tillamook State Forest

In addition, in July of 2010 NWTA was awarded a $75,000 grant to purchase a custom trail building machine, Singletrack LLC’s ST-240. NWTA will take delivery of this machine in April of 2011. This machine will form the foundation for our recently announced Trail Development Partnership Program, and which will leverage resources to build mountain bike trail projects in the region.

NWTA is seeking a Development Director with the primary aim of establishing a larger and more stable funding platform, and more effectively engaging our members and the larger mountain biking community. Interested candidates should be extremely dynamic, hard working and multi-talented, with the desire and skills to help grow the organization by working effectively with the Board of Directors, our members, and our growing list of business and public partners. The person filling this position has an exciting opportunity to raise visibility for the organization, and capture the energy and enthusiasm of mountain bikers throughout the region to create a mountain biking mecca. And, that person will get to ride some great trails in the process!

Primary duties will include:

Fundraising- Building on the organization’s recent successes, and a significant challenge grant from the Board, develop a comprehensive fund-raising strategy to be initiated within the first 2 months. Identify, refine and execute opportunities for fund-raising through events, membership drives, sponsorships, partnerships and grants. Develop and maintain donor list, coordinate donor asks, and organize and oversee fund-raising events involving business partners and member volunteers.

Membership Development- Dovetailing with the above fund-raising activities, develop and implement a program for membership recruitment that increases overall membership numbers, member involvement and camaraderie.
Communications- Working with the Board and our Communications Team, increase exposure and more effectively engage our members and partners.

This is anticipated to be a part-time position initially – approximately 20 hours/week. We hope to develop this into a full time position with expanded duties, as additional funds are raised.

The ideal candidate will:

Be highly personable, approachable and engaging
Be highly motivated and self-directed
Be passionate about biking and creating additional off-road riding opportunities in our area
Have experience fundraising for non-profit organizations including soliciting sponsorships, event coordination, and grant writing
Have the ability to engage, motivate and organize volunteers on a variety of internal and external projects
Have excellent writing and verbal skills
Have experience with media relations
Have experience with social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter and leveraging these to maximize exposure and participation
Have experience with programs such as Photoshop or similar programs to assist in creating notices, flyers, web content, press releases, etc.
Involvement with the local cycling culture/industry preferred.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume. Letter of interest should include the following:

• Share a couple of ideas on how you would more effectively engage our members, sponsors, and partners to raise funds and visibility for the organization
• Write a short press release announcing your hire
• Tell us about your favorite trail
• Interviews will be conducted with select candidates, with the intent of hiring by the end of February 2011. Salary dependent on experience and skill set.

Job Title
Executive Director

Company/Organization
Westside Transportation Alliance

Job Description
Title: Executive Director
Status: Full time exempt
Salary range: Low $50’s, depending on experience, plus benefits

BACKGROUND
The mission of the Westside Transportation Alliance, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is to provide programs and services to Westside employers that reduce single-occupant-vehicle trips, reduce green house gas emissions, foster economic vitality and improve health. We do this by offering workplace services and programs that help employees commute to work by transit, carpool, vanpool, walking and biking.
WTA is a Transportation Management Association founded in 1997 and supported by business and public agency membership, event sponsorship and Metro funding. We are supported by a dedicated working board that is active in pursuing the vision of WTA.

THE POSITION
The Executive Director of the Westside Transportation Alliance will join a thriving organization that has made great progress toward reducing automobile trips in Washington County. We are looking for a self-starter, an energized leader to bring the highest level of service, a partnership builder, and a skilled fundraiser to implement a vision of future growth and sustainability. The next Executive Director of WTA will have:

• The leadership, unbridled enthusiasm for our mission, and partnership building skills to expand sustainable transportation options in Washington County.
• Knowledge of the issues and passion for supporting transportation alternatives, which lead to cleaner air, healthier citizens and a stronger economy.
• Proven organizational leadership experience to grow the capacity of the WTA to meet its mission.
• Comparable success working in a small organization and the talent to marshal the skills, talents and efforts of a committed Board of Directors.
• Charisma and networking talents to build relationships with businesses, the community and potential funders.
• Proven ability to be the public face and chief spokesperson for WTA.
• Superior writing skills, especially grant writing skills to work effectively and persuasively with a wide diversity of people.
• Management experience to oversee financial and accounting activities, including budget creation, compliance, and expenses.
• Experience and proficiency in advocating for a cause in which she/he believes.

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

1. A complete chronological resume, including dates of employment.
2. The names and contact information for four references.
3. A cover letter with answers to the following questions:
• What is your vision for what the Westside Transportation Alliance can do in the next five years to significantly impact transportation issues in Washington County, and why are you the person to lead the WTA?
• How did you hear about this position?

How to Apply
To apply, submit the above information to: bhazen@nonprofitoregon.org with “WTA” in the title by Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 5:00pm.

For further information visit our website: www.wta-tma.org

Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization: Beaverton Bike N’ Hike
Job Description: We are looking for a skilled bicycle mechanic with a positive attitude and great comunication skills. The position is primarily wrenching but will require time on the sales floor also. Ability to work at a fast pace a must.

Experience at a bicycle shop required.
Compensation based on experience.
How to Apply:
Bring resume to Bike N’ Hike at 10120 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR
503-646-6363
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