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Arizona Transit Association (AzTA), AZ - Executive Director

Chandler, AZFull-time$100,000–$100,0002026-09-29 → 2026-10-08

Core

Lead a statewide nonprofit trade association to advocate for, support, and advance public transportation services, equity, and sustainable mobility across Arizona.

Role type

Executive Director of a statewide trade association

Builds

Strategic plans, communications platforms, public-private partnerships, and advocacy programs for public transit

Domain

Public transportation, nonprofit management, public policy, and government relations

Required skills

Strategic planning, stakeholder relationship building, communications management, financial oversight, legislative advocacy, team supervision

Preferred skills

Public transit systems expertise, local government operations knowledge, regional planning familiarity, lobbying experience, trade association leadership

Technologies

Website platforms, social media tools, public messaging channels

Responsibilities

Finalize and implement a refreshed Strategic Plan with the Executive Board; establish and strengthen relationships with members, government agencies, NGOs, and partners; design and implement association plans involving communications, marketing, finance, and advocacy; serve as a visible ambassador and spokesperson for the association; supervise the Executive Assistant (via careerplan.io/jobs/1B-008-72-37F-arizona-transit-association-azta-az-executive-director-at-sgr)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC