Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 09/08/2025

Summary/Objective:

Bublr Bikes is the nonprofit bikeshare operator for the bikeshare equipment located in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Allis, Wisconsin. Bublr’s mission is to deliver a sustainable, excellent bikeshare system for all.

The Executive Director leads the organization by promoting its mission and vision. Specifically, the ED is responsible for: 1.) developing the board of directors; 2.) fund development (grants, donations, contributed revenues, public funding, user fees, advertising, and sponsorship), 3.) overseeing operations of a bike transportation company including budgeting and administrative tasks; 4.) leading public relations; 5.) promoting organizational growth in alignment with the mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Board Development

• Develop and maintain the board of directors.
• Actively work with the board and committees to ensure progress betweenboard meetings (financials, fund development, events, and operations).
• Develop board agendas with Board President.
• Work with the board to develop and implement a strategic plan.
• Work with the board to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors,and prospects.
• Advise Board of Directors on the organization’s financial health.

2.Fund Development

• Develop targeted sponsorship proposals to send to appropriate organizations.
• Research potential corporate partnerships and projects.
• Implement sponsorship strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Seek new sponsorship by taking referrals and searching for differentavenues.
• Ensure delivery of sponsorship programs at every level of each project.
• Seek out and apply for grants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal entities toinclude Bublr’s in budgets, grants, and other opportunities.
• Leverage existing assets through bikes, website and station advertising,station sponsorship, event sponsorships, general sponsorships, promotions,and other opportunities.
• Assist in the planning and execution of sponsorship events.
• Seek in-kind support from corporations and foundations.
• Develop and use organizational tools for tracking opportunities.
• Develop and refine appropriate correspondence such as proposals, thank you letters and program outcome information.

3. Operations/Administration

• Oversee operations of the bikeshare system.
• Work with city staff and other partners to expand the system through grants.
• Set major operational goals and deadlines.
• Report on major operational key performance measures to the board as well as municipal partners.
• Perform month close operations for both financials and customer relationship management software.
• Develop an annual budget with the board and staff.
• Set standards for operational performance.
• Act as staff lead on annual audit.
• Ensure the organization maintains adequate insurance.
• Ensure compliance with all partner contracts and agreements.
• Work with staff to develop plans for major events such as Summerfest, winter partial shutdown, and spring reopening.

4. Public Relations

• Be able to communicate Bublr’s goals outcomes, practices, and strategic plan to appropriate audiences.
• Support Bublr’s educational and promotional events.
• Work with the Community Engagement Manager to evolve community outreach initiatives and programming.
• Build and strengthen community relationships to increase Access Pass use.
• Assist with customer service tasks, namely by setting the standard for customer service interactions.

5. Promote Organizational Growth

• Champion Bublr’s mission and vision.
• Develop and maintain relationships and networks with elected officials, civil leaders, media leaders, and regional thought leaders.
• Develop and administer employee evaluations.
• Work with partners, municipalities, and other aligned organizations to promote a county where bikeshare can be successful. Examples include, MCTS, Milwaukee’s Vision Zero Policy Director, Wisconsin Bike Federation,

Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to Bublr Bike’s mission.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media proficiency.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
• Ability to flawlessly communicate through excellent oral and written communication skills. This includes strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Excellent time management capabilities and the ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects and events.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee may be required to repeatedly lift a Bublr Bikes. The employee is frequently required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics include working in a normal office environment and outdoors. Local, statewide, and national travel may be required. High level of public contact. Work may include high volume or tight deadlines.

Compensation:

Midwest Bikeshare, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.