Executive Director

Summary

Description

Background – Routt County Riders, a 501 c(3) nonprofit in Steamboat Springs, is seeking a full-time, year-round Executive Director (ED) to continue a decades-long legacy of advocating for all types of cyclists in Northwest Colorado. The ED is responsible for overseeing all aspects of administration, finance, program implementation, and strategic planning. Key duties include community outreach, civic engagement, networking, and extensive collaboration with project partners and local land managers. The position reports directly to the RCR Board of Directors and supervises the work of an additional 4-8 staff members (seasonally dependent). Though flex scheduling is available for office and occasional remote work, this person must reside locally. 

Position Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities – 

• Work true to RCR’s mission, vision, and values, collaborating with the board to set the strategic direction and ensure short and long-term financial stability of the organization.

• • • Develop and oversee implementation of a multi-year strategic plan.
    • Lead all communications and business dealings of the organization.
    • Act as key liaison and co-facilitator of the Board of Directors.
    • Develop and execute funding strategies, including donor cultivation and engagement.
    • Oversee all financial affairs including annual budgets, contractual agreements, revenue collection, investments, risk mitigation and solvency.

• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team to deliver on their key accountabilities.

• • • Lead in creating a healthy organizational culture resulting in high levels of employee and board engagement and performance.
    • Foster a positive and productive work environment, providing guidance and support. 
    • Develop all policies, procedures, and processes for staff and RCR HQ operations.

• Develop collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships at the highest level to realize synergies in advocating for the cyclist’s perspective. 

• • Represent RCR and its interests externally at community, state and federal levels.
  • Seek out and participate in strategic formal/informal affiliations and networks.
  • Provide support and collaboration in joint ventures and contractual relationships.
• Oversee delivery of high quality programs that improve and expand access to cycling experiences in the Yampa Valley. 
  • Continually evaluate programs for ongoing viability or modification in alignment with RCR mission and community needs.
  • Initiate new program development and establish relationships with potential or existing partners.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following capabilities and qualifications:

• • Excellent spoken and written communicator, strong public speaker
  • Highly confident, organized and passionately driven individual with ability to work independently
  • Significant past experience in the nonprofit sector
  • Organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
  • Experience in public lands advocacy
  • Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated supervisory experience, including both staff and volunteers
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
  • Demonstrated history in fundraising initiatives and grant writing (specific examples will be requested)
  • Past experience in large event planning and execution
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, 40+ hour work weeks in high season, and occasional very late nights (or early mornings)

• Previous Executive Director experience is preferred, but not required.

Pay and Benefits – This is a full-time (approx 40 hours/week on average throughout the year), salaried and benefited position. Starting salary range is $70,000-$90,000 DOE. Benefits will include QSEHRA individual health insurance reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays, annual gear reimbursement, cell phone plan, and professional development opportunities.  

Application Process and Window – Applications are due by Monday, August 18th at 5:00 PM MST. In place of a formal application, individuals should submit a one-page resume with relevant experience listed, alongside a one-page cover letter that explains their interest in this role, to rcriders@routtcountyriders.org with “Executive Director Position” in the subject line.