Executive Director, SMART

KL2Connects; Mountain Village (AK); Sur place; USD 165 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing assistance

Résumé du poste

San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) seeks an Executive Director to lead Telluride and Mountain Village region, reporting to the SMART Board. The ED will provide strategic direction, executive leadership, and oversee all administrative and operational functions of the Authority.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in public/ business administration or related field (master’s preferred) and at least ten years of transit management, with strong grant administration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, transportation planning, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Ten years of management experience with transit programs.
• Experience with grant administration and governmental finance & budget preparation.
• Strong executive, organizational, interpersonal and public-facing leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide executive leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight for SMART.
• Lead staff and manage development and delivery of regional transportation services.
• Oversee finances, grants and relationships with member jurisdictions and partners.
• Serve as a visible leader engaging with officials, communities and the public.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Staff management

Public engagement

Grant administration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, transportation planning, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Mountain Village, United States

• Client Name San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
• Job Type Full time
• State/Province CO
• Country United States

Job Description

San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) seeks a leader to serve the Telluride, Colorado region in a momentous role: Executive Director . Reporting to the SMART Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall administrative and operational oversight of the Authority.

Created in 2016 to connect Telluride and Mountain Village with surrounding communities, SMART is a young and small organization that is highly community-focused. The organization maintains a 21-vehicle fleet offering fixed-route bus and vanpool services for San Miguel County and the towns of Telluride, Mountain Village, Rico, Norwood, Naturita/Nucla, and Montrose, as well as key neighborhoods within the county such as Lawson Hill and Down Valley. SMART will assume management of the Telluride/Mountain Village Gondola in January 2028, for which a major replacement project is planned for the early 2030s.

SMART's next Executive Director will be a motivated working director. Managing a small staff, the ED will be working alongside their team and must have the ability to simultaneously be strategic and tactical, effectively balancing visionary and implementation skills. Primary responsibilities will include carrying out Board policies and directions; leading staff; overseeing the development and delivery of regional transportation services; managing the Authority’s finances and grants; and building strong relationships with member jurisdictions, transit and human service partners, community stakeholders, and the public.

The published salary range is $165,000-$180,000. Housing assistance resources available and dependent upon the successful candidate's need and desire.

A typical way of demonstrating qualifications is to:

Possess a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, transportation planning, or a related field (master's degree preferred).

Demonstrate ten years of management experience with transit programs, including successful grant administration and demonstrated understanding of governmental finance and budget preparation.

In addition, the Executive Director should demonstrate strong executive, organizational, interpersonal, and public-facing leadership skills as well as the ability to work effectively with elected officials, advisory committees, staff, community organizations, and regional partners. The ED is expected to be an engaged and visible leader who can move effectively between Board governance, organizational management, transportation operations, community engagement, and regional partnership development. Success in the position requires the ability to understand SMART's rural and resort-community context, navigate a politically engaged environment, and build consensus around transportation priorities. Please find additional details in our Brochure .

This is an excellent opportunity that offers attractive compensation, relocation, and equal opportunity. SMART values diversity at all levels of its workforce - diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.