Executive Director

About Ohio City Bicycle Co-op:

The Ohio City Bicycle Co-op (OCBC) is a non-profit bicycle education center with a small professional staff and many skilled volunteers. In our well-equipped 12,000 square foot bicycle mechanic shop, OCBC upcycles donated bicycles to make them safe and reliable for community members. We teach classes on bike riding and repair skills and lead community programs such as fix-athons, bike valet parking, and group bike rides. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, OCBC also runs a “bicycle thrift store” for refurbished bikes, as well as new and used bicycle parts, clothing, and accessories. Through work-trade and our Pay What You Can programs, we provide free and affordable bicycles, repairs, and accessories (such as helmets and locks) to cyclists facing financial difficulties.

Executive Director position overview:

Responsible for planning, organization, and directing the organization’s operations and programs. Develops and implements policies, procedures and organizational metrics. Oversees and reports on Co-op’s results for the Board of Directors.

Leadership - Leading and guiding the organization to best serve the greater Cleveland area.

• Provide visionary leadership to staff, volunteers, BoD and stakeholders
• Execute strategic plans to guide organization by developing and using KPIs (key performance indicators) to measure the success of the organization
• Foster open and proactive communication with OCBC’s Board of Directors to align on initiatives, organizational needs and direction
• Identify, recruit, and develop talented employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions
• Have regular 1:1s and set performance/professional goals with employees
• Foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration

Community Advocacy and Engagement - Have a strong presence and voice in our community.

• Ensure OCBC’s work echos and supports the needs of Cleveland’s residents/community
• Build productive relationships with government, business and community leaders to grow awareness of, and support for, OCBC’s mission
• Identify, secure, and effectively grow community partnerships
• Advance OCBC’s mission, reputation and visibility - while imparting new learnings and awareness - through regular and inspiring public appearances, forums, presentations, blogs, etc

Financial & Operations Management - Ensure OCBC’s financial and operational stability

• Propose annual budget to board based on operational goals/strategic plans
• Manage revenues and expenses to budget, report to board quarterly
• Create risk management plan for the organization
• Review operational policies and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency
• Develop long term plan for efficient use of the building
• Review key financial relationships - banking, insurance, lease, etc.
• Diversify revenue sources to reduce risk/reliance on any one source
• Ensure employees and organization practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Continually improve staff and volunteer satisfaction and retention
• Oversee/review bookkeeping processes to ensure accuracy, completeness and sound financial practices
• Annually review inventory for consistency with mission and customer demand; divest unneeded/stale inventory
• Maintain and manage IT infrastructure, ensuring it is effectively supporting current and future operational requirements

Fundraising and Development - identifying key partnerships and financial solvency for OCBC

• Align fundraising initiatives that align with the core values of the organization
• Present annual fundraising and development plan to the BoD.
• Maintains accountability for the organization’s annual fundraising and development goals
• Maintains and fosters good relationships and regular communication with donors, foundations, strategic partners, grant makers, and the public
• Grow and diversify the organization’s donor base by cultivating and soliciting major gifts

Communications and Marketing - what OCBC looks like as a brand and how we can reach our community

• Represent OCBC as the public figurehead of the organization
• Build OCBC’s reputation as a leader and collaborator in the Cleveland biking community
• Create a brand image and story to be used consistently in communications, marketing and the website
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy to grow and support the organization’s customers, volunteers, programming, and other activities
• Coordinate with local media organizations and other related non-profit/advocacy groups to promote OCBC

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years in nonprofit leadership or management
• Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, financial management, program development, and fundraising
• History of building strong relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Effective communication, presentation, and public speaking skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation starts at $50,000+ commensurate with experience.
• Up to $500/month Healthcare premium reimbursement
• PTO plus 12 holidays
• Flexible Work Environment