Executive Director

Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), a unique member-driven and governed association based in Washington, DC, that promotes professional career and networking opportunities for women, is looking for a talented manager to serve as its next Executive Director, reporting directly to its active Board of Directors.

Candidates will have aproven track record of successful management, finance, operations, fund-raising and foundation experience in a nonprofit membership association, advocacy organization, or transportation-related entity.   

S/he must have interpersonal skills that will foster positive relationships with WTS and WTS Foundation Boards, staff, Chapter leadership and corporate sponsor partners. Candidates will have result-oriented experience working directly with Boards, committees and industry partners with a comprehensive understanding of the relationships and respective responsibilities of each.

In addition to demonstrating a palpable commitment to the WTS vision and mission, s/he will have excellent oral and written communication abilities withinternal and external audiences as well as experience with public relations strategies and emerging social media tools.

S/he will have experience with direct supervision, mentoring, developing and building a high-functioning staff team. 

A Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related discipline is required, an advanced degree in a similar discipline is preferred. 

WTS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits.  For a complete job description and further information on how to apply, go to: www.harrisrand.com  or submit a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements in confidence to Christopher Boylan, Harris Rand Lusk Executive Search at: cboylan@harrisrand.com.