Aug 20, 2012 – Sopo is looking to hire a Full time Executive Director.
Job descriptions are in the body of this message. Individuals who are
interested should email their resume plus cover letter, as well as any inquiries, to
tito@sopobikes.org. Applications are due on August 24th for the Executive Director position.
Sopo Bicycle Cooperative is now located in Grant Park at 586 Woodward Avenue SE,
Atlanta, GA 30312.
*Sopo Bicycle Cooperative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit bicycle repair workshop. Sopo's*
*mission is to create equitable access to bicycling by providing affordable bicycle*
*maintenance services and education. All donations to Sopo are tax deductible. The shop*
*is located at 586 Woodward Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Operating hours are*
*Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nightsfrom 7 pm until 10 pm and Saturday and*
*Sunday afternoons from 2 pm until 5 pm. Visit **www.sopobikes.org **for more information.*
*Job Description*
Title: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $28,000 (+ stipend for benefits)
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of Sopo Bicycle Cooperative. The
Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the
organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.
Sopo’s Executive Director’s responsibilities are as follows:
Serve as the public face of the organization along with Board members; attend
local community meetings, participate in local bike politics, represent organization at
regional and national conferences;
Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see
that the organization operates within budget guidelines; Be responsible for developing
and maintaining sound financial practices ;
Assure that the organization effectively implements its long-range strategy which
achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress;
Develop and implement fundraising regime; engage funds providers and sustain
beneficial partnerships, organize fundraising events; submit grants; ensure that adequate
funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work (in coordination
w/Board);
Maintain program oversight; provide support for Volunteer Coordinator, ensure
programs are sustainable by providing organizational support for Programs;
Provide leadership in program development; explore means to better provide
equitable, practical and affordable [bicycle repair and education] services;
Demonstrate continuity of community engagement through internal and external
communication; participate in monthly meetings; keep Board informed on a timely basis
of all information relevant to the governance of Sopo; publicize events and programs;
Provide organizational stability by maintaining official records and documents,
and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; create bi-annual reports
for Board;
Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official
correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal
documents;
Maintain a climate in the Shop and at Sopo events that attracts, keeps, and
motivates a diverse crew of top quality staff and volunteers (shared with Volunteer
Coordinator); and
See that an effective shop management team, with appropriate provision for
succession, is in place (shared with Volunteer Coordinator).
Required skills and experience: Basic bicycle maintenance skills, 2 years of significant
volunteer experience at Sopo or another local focused nonprofit service based
organization, excellent communication skills, social media skills, intermediate computer
skills, experience in conflict resolution, experience in personnel management, budgeting
skills, fundraising experience, grant writing experience and a deep commitment to Sopo's
values. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
tito sands @ SOPO Bikes 1270 Caroline St NE Ste D120-392 Atlanta, GA 30307
cell. 678.907.3892
www.sopobikes.org
Our mission is to create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.