| Company Name | Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) |
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Date Posted | August 8, 2025 |
| Category | Executive Leadership |
| Job Type | Non-profit organization |
Description
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
ORGANIZATION NAME: Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council, project of Colorado Nonprofit
Development Center (www.drmac‐co.org)
Status: Full‐time, Exempt
Reports to: DRMAC Board of Directors
Supervises: 3 full‐time staff, AmeriCorps VISTA position, interns, volunteers
The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) was established in 2005 to address the specialized transportation needs of individuals with mobility challenges in the Denver metro area. Our mission is to ensure people with mobility challenges have full access to their community. DRMAC is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). CNDC is the legal governing body of this organization and is responsible for legal and fiscal oversight of this project; all positions are employees of CNDC.
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Specifically, the ED will provide leadership and direction to the staff, board and members, advance individual and corporate development, manage the budget and work with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance function.
Essential Job Functions
I. Human Resources Management
• Provide direction, supervision and performance management to staff.
• Create a positive, results‐oriented work environment for employees.
• Effectively manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies
and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Maintain employee records, including timesheets and vacation/sick time accrual records.
• Work with the board to develop and update personnel policies and procedures as needed.
II. Fundraising and Donor Development
• Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, writing and submitting grant proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.
• Increase support from individual donors and develop a corporate sponsorship program.
• Diversify the revenue sources for the organization to ensure financial stability.
• Research and apply for federal, state and local funding that supports DRMAC’s core mission and goals.
III. Financial Management
• Prudently manage organization’s resources within budget guidelines.
• Lead the development of the annual budget with the Treasurer for submission to the board for review
and approval.
• Monitor DRMAC’s financial performance against annual budget, notify Board of changes in financial
position, and recommend strategies to maintain financial stability.
• Ensure that grants are properly managed in accordance with the policies, procedures and performance goals of the funding agencies.
• Ensure that financial reporting requirements are accurately completed on time.
• Monitor grant related activities performed by sub‐recipients and third parties as required by funders.
IV. Board Administration and Support
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Board of Directors; accept direction and provide guidance.
• Support the Board of Directors in the conduct of their fiduciary and leadership responsibilities through
open and timely reporting and effective communication.
• Provide materials for and help facilitate Board meetings and committee meetings.
• Participate in the recruitment of board candidates who reflect the diversity of DRMAC’s membership.
• Coordinate strategic planning activities identified by the Board of Directors in relationship to the stated
mission, goals, and objectives.
• Support the Board of Directors in orienting and building its skills, knowledge and effectiveness.
V. Office Management
• Ensure that the office is organized and run smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee selection, implementation, and maintenance of office technology and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of organizational documents.
• Manage the office lease and building contract.
VI. Program Delivery
• Lead staff in designing, marketing, promoting, and delivering programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Transportation Coordination Systems project.
• Organize and facilitate meetings of the State Veterans Transportation Task Force and provide
leadership to ensure projects are successful.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in fields relevant to the work
and mission of DRMAC.
VII. Partnerships and Collaboration
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with funders, members, and stakeholders.
• Advocate to stakeholders and elected officials for policies and practices that encourage coordination
among transit and human services providers in the Denver metro area.
• Prepare agendas for and help facilitate monthly DRMAC membership meetings.
• Implement creative strategies to increase membership and engage members and stakeholders in all
facets of DRMAC activities, programs and functions.
• Act as a clearinghouse for information on human service transportation to the membership.
• Participate in, host, and sponsor events to raise the visibility of DRMAC and to facilitate efforts to
coordinate public and human services transportation. These could include conference presentations,
focus groups, or forums.
VIII. Public Relations and Communication
• Ensure the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in
strong, positive image.
• Coordinate and implement communication tools including website, e‐newsletter, newsletter, and
media releases to support distribution of information in the Denver Metro region.
• Develop positive working relationships with print and TV media to effectively communicate the issues
related to specialized transportation and DRMAC’s contributions to the region.
• Serve as lead spokesperson for the organization in media venues and other public opportunities.
Other
• Serve as the main point of contact to the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center.
• Other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATION NAME: Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council, project of Colorado Nonprofit
Development Center (www.drmac‐co.org)
Status: Full‐time, Exempt
Reports to: DRMAC Board of Directors
Supervises: 3 full‐time staff, AmeriCorps VISTA position, interns, volunteers
The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) was established in 2005 to address the specialized transportation needs of individuals with mobility challenges in the Denver metro area. Our mission is to ensure people with mobility challenges have full access to their community. DRMAC is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). CNDC is the legal governing body of this organization and is responsible for legal and fiscal oversight of this project; all positions are employees of CNDC.
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Specifically, the ED will provide leadership and direction to the staff, board and members, advance individual and corporate development, manage the budget and work with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance function.
Essential Job Functions
I. Human Resources Management
• Provide direction, supervision and performance management to staff.
• Create a positive, results‐oriented work environment for employees.
• Effectively manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies
and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Maintain employee records, including timesheets and vacation/sick time accrual records.
• Work with the board to develop and update personnel policies and procedures as needed.
II. Fundraising and Donor Development
• Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, writing and submitting grant proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.
• Increase support from individual donors and develop a corporate sponsorship program.
• Diversify the revenue sources for the organization to ensure financial stability.
• Research and apply for federal, state and local funding that supports DRMAC’s core mission and goals.
III. Financial Management
• Prudently manage organization’s resources within budget guidelines.
• Lead the development of the annual budget with the Treasurer for submission to the board for review
and approval.
• Monitor DRMAC’s financial performance against annual budget, notify Board of changes in financial
position, and recommend strategies to maintain financial stability.
• Ensure that grants are properly managed in accordance with the policies, procedures and performance goals of the funding agencies.
• Ensure that financial reporting requirements are accurately completed on time.
• Monitor grant related activities performed by sub‐recipients and third parties as required by funders.
IV. Board Administration and Support
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Board of Directors; accept direction and provide guidance.
• Support the Board of Directors in the conduct of their fiduciary and leadership responsibilities through
open and timely reporting and effective communication.
• Provide materials for and help facilitate Board meetings and committee meetings.
• Participate in the recruitment of board candidates who reflect the diversity of DRMAC’s membership.
• Coordinate strategic planning activities identified by the Board of Directors in relationship to the stated
mission, goals, and objectives.
• Support the Board of Directors in orienting and building its skills, knowledge and effectiveness.
V. Office Management
• Ensure that the office is organized and run smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee selection, implementation, and maintenance of office technology and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of organizational documents.
• Manage the office lease and building contract.
VI. Program Delivery
• Lead staff in designing, marketing, promoting, and delivering programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Transportation Coordination Systems project.
• Organize and facilitate meetings of the State Veterans Transportation Task Force and provide
leadership to ensure projects are successful.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in fields relevant to the work
and mission of DRMAC.
VII. Partnerships and Collaboration
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with funders, members, and stakeholders.
• Advocate to stakeholders and elected officials for policies and practices that encourage coordination
among transit and human services providers in the Denver metro area.
• Prepare agendas for and help facilitate monthly DRMAC membership meetings.
• Implement creative strategies to increase membership and engage members and stakeholders in all
facets of DRMAC activities, programs and functions.
• Act as a clearinghouse for information on human service transportation to the membership.
• Participate in, host, and sponsor events to raise the visibility of DRMAC and to facilitate efforts to
coordinate public and human services transportation. These could include conference presentations,
focus groups, or forums.
VIII. Public Relations and Communication
• Ensure the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in
strong, positive image.
• Coordinate and implement communication tools including website, e‐newsletter, newsletter, and
media releases to support distribution of information in the Denver Metro region.
• Develop positive working relationships with print and TV media to effectively communicate the issues
related to specialized transportation and DRMAC’s contributions to the region.
• Serve as lead spokesperson for the organization in media venues and other public opportunities.
Other
• Serve as the main point of contact to the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Working Relationships and Working Conditions
Duties are performed in an office environment, at meetings, and through on‐site visits to members and other stakeholder agencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are unable to perform the essential duties of the job.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration,
transit or transportation management, planning, community development, or related field.
• Strong management and supervisory skills and experience.
• Minimum 2 years executive level management experience, preferably as Executive Director or CEO.
• A proven record of success with fundraising, including donor development, writing foundation, State/Federal, and corporate grants; ability to identify, steward, and solicit individual and corporate donors and event sponsorships.• Demonstrated leadership ability in strategizing and coalition building.
• Experience with grant accounting.
• Experience managing a complex budget.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability and proficiency in presenting results in
concise reports and presentations to various community representatives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze data, define problems, identify potential solutions, develop implementation
strategies, and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, all levels of staff,
community leaders, and government representatives. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to operate standard
business equipment including telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines, and associated software.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration,
transit or transportation management, planning, community development, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal programs providing transportation funding and federal coordination initiatives.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and strategies of coordinated human services transportation
planning and coordination strategies.
• Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience in transit systems, handling the day‐to‐day operations of service planning, accessible
services, human services transportation coordination or related experience.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its specific applications to public
transportation.
• Understanding of the relationships and coordination between DRMAC and the Denver Regional Council
of Governments (DRCOG), as well as the DRCOG and Boulder Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).
• Possession of a valid CO driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle for business travel.
The position is open until filled but applications received by August 26, 2025 will receive full consideration. Please e‐mail or mail cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three recent, relevant references and one or two recent work products that support your application to: cpieropan@bouldercounty.org or 190 E. 9th Ave., Ste. 440, Denver, CO 80203. Informational inquiries may be submitted to the same e-mail or directed to the Board Chair, Cindy Pieropan at 303.441.3906.
Duties are performed in an office environment, at meetings, and through on‐site visits to members and other stakeholder agencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are unable to perform the essential duties of the job.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration,
transit or transportation management, planning, community development, or related field.
• Strong management and supervisory skills and experience.
• Minimum 2 years executive level management experience, preferably as Executive Director or CEO.
• A proven record of success with fundraising, including donor development, writing foundation, State/Federal, and corporate grants; ability to identify, steward, and solicit individual and corporate donors and event sponsorships.• Demonstrated leadership ability in strategizing and coalition building.
• Experience with grant accounting.
• Experience managing a complex budget.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability and proficiency in presenting results in
concise reports and presentations to various community representatives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze data, define problems, identify potential solutions, develop implementation
strategies, and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, all levels of staff,
community leaders, and government representatives. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to operate standard
business equipment including telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines, and associated software.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration,
transit or transportation management, planning, community development, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal programs providing transportation funding and federal coordination initiatives.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and strategies of coordinated human services transportation
planning and coordination strategies.
• Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience in transit systems, handling the day‐to‐day operations of service planning, accessible
services, human services transportation coordination or related experience.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its specific applications to public
transportation.
• Understanding of the relationships and coordination between DRMAC and the Denver Regional Council
of Governments (DRCOG), as well as the DRCOG and Boulder Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).
• Possession of a valid CO driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle for business travel.
The position is open until filled but applications received by August 26, 2025 will receive full consideration. Please e‐mail or mail cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three recent, relevant references and one or two recent work products that support your application to: cpieropan@bouldercounty.org or 190 E. 9th Ave., Ste. 440, Denver, CO 80203. Informational inquiries may be submitted to the same e-mail or directed to the Board Chair, Cindy Pieropan at 303.441.3906.