MISSION STATEMENTTo create a more livable region, MRTMA promotes the availability of transportation options to affect reduced use of the single occupancy vehicle. To accomplish this, MRTMA will provide ridesharing programs, ride matching and scheduling services and coordination of park & ride facilities.MRTMA will also work with its public and private sector partners to serve as a convenient clearinghouse for information on other transportation choices.ACCOUNTABLE TO:MRTMA Executive DirectorSTATUS:Regular, full-time, non-union, salaried, exempt PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) year, 90 days for benefitsSALARY RANGE:$33,280 to $37,440BENEFITS:$400/month employer contribution towards Health Insurance and/or 401(k) Primary Objective of Position: To acquire all knowledge and skills necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the Executive Director at the end of a 2-year training period. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.Duties are generally performed in an office setting where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. Duties require high level of contact with city officials, elected officials, boards, employees and citizens, to include but not limited to public presentations to city councils, county commissioners and state legislature.Tasks & Responsibilities:.Implements and administers the policy decisions and directives of the Executive Director. Upholds and adheres to the policies and bylaws of the organization. Reports regularly to the Executive Director and otherwise ensures that the Executive Director is fully informed of all organization activities. Researches issues and problems making recommendations to the Executive Director. Advises the Executive Director, in a timely manner, of any developments which may affect the organization’s well-being. Provides leadership and policy compliance for the organization Participates in long range, strategic planning.At the direction of the Executive Director:Assist in maintaining and expanding current rideshare program.Support advertising program for vehicles and website to generate additional revenues for programs.Participates in the design and implementation of marketing programs to include but not limited to employer outreach, website maintenance and social media accounts.Participates in various meetings or other events related to the MRTMA activitiesAssists in the management and direction of all operations, programs and activities of the organization. Participates in monitoring all financial disbursements and accounting activities of the organization. Assists in the preparation of periodic financial reports and assists in the annual audit. Assists in preparation of and submission of quarterly reports and grants to the Montana Department of Transportation. Assists in the preparation of annual budgets. Assists in maintaining organization records, files, documents, and archives. Assists in negotiating contracts on behalf of the organization, with approval of the board of directors. Assists in preparations of meeting agendas, bulletins, reports, daily correspondence, and other necessary materials and communications. Assists in the management of staff and evaluation of staff performanceAssists in all tasks associated with the Montana Transit Association Contract. This will include fundraising, event organization and implementation, legislative, technical assistance to member agencies, member recruitment, as well as other tasks as directed by the MTA Board. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.Represents the organization and its programs to citizens, employers, other Transportation Demand Management agencies, the University of Montana, various City and County committees and agencies, and other groups and local entities. Serves as public relations and marketing agent for the organization. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:Knowledge of the policies, goals, and procedures of the organization.Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision and risk management.Knowledge of common bookkeeping procedures and practices.Skill in Public Relations, Marketing and Sales;Skill in managing the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit agency.Skill in understanding, interpreting and writing relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures,and guidelines.Skill in negotiating and communicating, in person and in writing.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organization’s staff,elected officials, City employees, outside agencies, the business community, and citizens.Skill in organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines ina busy environment with attention to detail;Demonstrated skills in the operation of personal computers and related word processing,spreadsheet, database and web site maintenance/development and standard office equipment;copiers, fax machine, multi-line phone system, 10-key, etc. Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, including the ability to work with diverse group of individuals while maintaining sensitivity to culturaldifferences.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field and four years business or public administration experience, two years of which included managerial experience or any combination or education and experience, as approved by the Executive Director.Other:It is mutually understood and agreed between the Executive Director and the MRTMA Board of Directors that the relationship between MRTMA and the Executive Director is terminable at the will of the MRTMA Board of Directors, with or without cause, and nothing in this job description or ensuing employment contract shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right and the authority of MRTMA to terminate the Personal Services Agreement associated with this job description at any time with 30 days’ notice.It is also mutually understood and agreed between the parties that the Executive Director may, at any time, resign from MRTMA. The Executive Director agrees that thirty (30) days written notice of such resignation will be given to MRTMA.
