Job Details
This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong interest in sustainable transportation and fundraising experience to make a lasting impact. The new Executive Director will guide the organization’s next phase, building on past innovative projects and programs in schools, workplaces, and municipalities, and collaborating with a broad range of partners. In addition, they will build on Green Streets Initiative’s 20 year history with our unique fun, innovative, and effective programs that advance the awareness and uptake of active transportation.
Since 2006, we have worked to make communities healthier, more vibrant, and sustainable by encouraging and inspiring people to walk, cycle, train, bus, or use other forms of public transit.
Green Streets Initiative is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are seeking a part-time Executive Director to lead the way.
The new Executive Director will be expected to work 20–30 hours per week to start, collaborating with the Board of Directors, partners, staff, and interns to oversee the day-to-day operations of Green Streets programs while helping to build toward the organization’s long-term vision. They will also explore and develop potential income streams, including grants, donations, sponsorships, and fee-for-service programs.
We highly value the following attributes:
- Appreciation of our mission
- Enthusiasm for exploring and vetting - in collaboration with our Board - a number of prospective directions for the organization
- Enjoys sales, advertising and other ways of connecting to potential clients
- Facility with various kinds of software
- Collaborative spirit and good organization skills
- Good communicator in person and in writing
- Experience growing and leading a non-profit
- Good strategic planner and thinker
While the position is initially unpaid, compensation will depend on what direction and income stream the Executive Director and Board together choose to pursue.
Job-sharing can be considered and may be a great option for the right people.
Applications (resume and cover letter), emailed to info@gogreenstreets.org or submitted with form on our website, are due November 18, 2025. We are aiming to make a final selection by December 10th, 2025.