Arizona Transit Association, AZ – Chief Executive Officer

About the Position

The Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) seeks a strong relationship-driven leader with demonstrated abilities to effectively:

• Champion and advocate for public transportation, equity, and sustainable mobility programs and services on a statewide basis.
• Work with the Executive Board to finalize and implement a refreshed Strategic Plan.
• Establish and strengthen relationships across the current membership, local & regional government agencies, NGOs, and partner agencies.
• Review and enhance AzTA’s communications platforms, including website, social media, and public messaging.
• Ensure AzTA remains fiscally sound and operationally self-sustaining.

The AzTA is a statewide 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that advocates for, supports, and advances public transportation services across the State of Arizona. AzTA includes membership of nearly 400 organizations – including public transit providers, private sector consultant, vendors, and contractors, local/regional governments, community agencies, and regional planning entities to help advance transit initiatives statewide. The Association’s Annual Budget is approximately $550,000 and is staffed by the Executive Director and an Executive Assistant.

AzTA’s Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization under the policy direction of the Executive Board. The Executive Director will design, develop, and implement upon approval of the Executive Board, Association plans and programs involving communications, marketing, finance, legislative/advocacy, membership, public-private cooperations/partnerships, and education & training.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in advocacy, public transportation, nonprofit, public policy, or governmental roles.
• AzTA may also consider any combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the Executive Director.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Deep understanding of public transit systems; familiarity with local government operations, regional planning agencies, and transportation policy in Arizona and/or other states.
• Trade Association leadership experience.
• Advocacy and lobbying experience.

The starting salary range is $100,000 – $130,000 DOE/DOQ. Residency within the State of Arizona is required following appointment.

For more information on this position, contact:

Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President – Recruitment & Leadership Development

[email protected]

863-860-9314