Job Opportunity: Executive Director - WalkSanDiego

Job Description:

The Executive Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of WalkSanDiego, including developing and managing the organization’s $300,000 budget and supervising a paid staff of 2-3 and volunteers or interns, as needed. The Executive Director reports to the Board Chair and works closely with the Board of Directors. The position is full-time with a salary range of $60,000-$68,000 annually (DOE), with excellent benefits, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more specialized areas of land use planning, transportation planning, public policy implementation, community development, or public health issues requiring immersion in land use/transportation planning. A master’s degree, law degree, or certification in a field of planning, transportation, or public health is preferred. The ideal candidate would be culturally competent and experienced in working with diverse populations. They will also have strong leadership, organizational and management skills. Experience in fundraising, grant-writing, and non-profit management are also desired. Bilingual Spanish is a plus but is not required.

Submit application electronically to calmtraffic@walksandiego.org, by 4pm Pacific Time, April 30, 2007. No resumes accepted.

For more information and to download an application, visit www.walksandiego.org