Executive Director

Triangle Bikeworks seeks an enthusiastic, youth-centered, strategic, and culturally competent individual with a strong work ethic to lead the organization in their mission to empower youth, particularly youth of color, in creating life-changing experiences through cycling.

The salary for this position is $75,000 and offers a flexible, hybrid schedule with a great deal of autonomy.

Board Governance:

• Responsible for leading Triangle Bikeworks in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Financial Performance and Viability:

• Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support Triangle Bikeworks’ mission.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Triangle Bikeworks, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Organization Mission and Strategy:

• Responsible for implementation of Triangle Bikeworks’ programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that Triangle Bikeworks can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Responsible for the enhancement of Triangle Bikeworks’ image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.

Organization Operations:

• Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for effective administration of Triangle Bikeworks operations.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reports to and works closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
• Supervise, collaborate with organization staff
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Planning and operation of annual budget.
• Serve as Triangle Bikeworks’ primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations; strategically enhance Triangle Bikeworks’ Mission.
• Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
• Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
• Attend and offer input of organization’s Board and committee meetings.
• Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for day-to-day operations of the nonprofit.
• Reward and approve contracts for services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Create and facilitate youth programs, including planning and implementing various activities and events for the youth Triangle Bikeworks serves.
• Assist with logistics and planning of the Summer cycling tour including: Pre-tour logistics; Route planning; Coordinating educational events along the route; Youth recruitment
• Coordinate after school and weekend training and educational activities
• Coordinate end of tour celebrations/slide show
• Assist with design and implementation of shorter Excursions cycling tours
• Work with middle/high school youth in the spring and fall
• Program Outreach
• Community outreach with schools, community groups, local businesses to educate the community about the programs of Triangle Bikeworks
• Development of program outreach materials including program brochures and annual report
• Website – update and contribute to website development
• Social media – assist with social media posts

Professional Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• High level strategic thinking and planning.  Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Active fundraising experience.  Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.

Send resume and cover letter, detailing your background and experiences, to Arasi Adkins at arasiadkins@gmail.com. Please list “TBW” in the subject line

Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.