Employment

12/01/2026

Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT)

Berthoud, Colorado

RAFT (Rural Alternative for Transportation) is a charitable, nonprofit corporation providing
transportation services through a Volunteer Driver Program for older adults (60+) and
adults with disabilities who cannot drive. We are based in Berthoud Colorado.

Position Objective
Provide executive leadership and implement strategic direction for RAFT while overseeing
all operational, financial, and administrative functions. The Executive Director reports to
the Board of Directors and serves as the primary liaison to municipal partners, including
managing contracts such as the Town of Berthoud transportation services agreement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for RAFT operations and long-term
growth
- Oversee all transportation services, including scheduling, dispatch, and service delivery
performance, (must drive clients when needed)
- Recruit volunteers and oversee background checks
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations and safety
standards
- Develop, implement, update and maintain organizational policies, procedures, manuals
and operational systems
- Manage the RAFT budget, contract funds, grants, and other revenue sources
- Monitor financial performance, input financial spreadsheets and ensure fiscal
accountability and sustainability
- Manage and timely process payroll for employees, process reimbursement checks for
volunteer drivers
- Serve as primary contact for municipal, county, state and federal contracts and ensure
compliance with all agreements
- Build and maintain partnerships with local municipal, county, state and federal agencies,
nonprofits, and community stakeholders
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff, including operations personnel and drivers
- Develop staff training programs focused on safety, customer service, and regulatory
compliance
- Oversee fleet management, including maintenance, replacement planning, and insurance
- Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor development, and public funding
opportunities
- Prepare reports and present updates to the Board of Directors

- Represent RAFT at community meetings, events, and regional coordination efforts
- Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and documentation of services
- Address operational issues, service disruptions, and organizational risks
- Support and promote a positive organizational culture and mission-driven service delivery
- Along with Board Chairperson coordinate and schedule monthly Board meetings

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership and organizational management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong financial management and budgeting skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of transportation systems, nonprofit management, and regulatory
requirements
- Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day operations
- High level of problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn operational software systems
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain professionalism

Desired Training and/or Experience
- Executive or senior leadership experience in nonprofit, transportation, or public sector
organizations
- Experience managing government or municipal contracts
- Grant writing and fundraising experience
- Budget development and financial oversight
- Supervising staff and organizational development
- Knowledge of rural or community-based transportation systems
- Familiarity with DOT, ADA, and related regulatory frameworks

Hours and Schedule
Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week); primarily office-based with required
attendance at meetings, community events, and occasional evening or weekend
commitments.

Pay
Range 55K -72K year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits
- 8 paid holidays aligned with RAFT schedule
-15 hours/year of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually (inclusive of sick leave)

- Monthly medical reimbursement
- Performance reviews which may result in salary adjustments or bonuses

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Steven Conaway

(970) 391-8898

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07/30/2026

City of Aspen

Aspen, CO

The City of Aspen is seeking a collaborative design professional to support the planning, design, and implementation of mobility and infrastructure projects across the community. This position plays a key role in advancing transportation, mobility, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects that enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall experience of Aspen’s streets, transit systems, and public spaces.

We are open to candidates with backgrounds in engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, community planning, or related fields who bring a strong foundation in project management and execution and a passion for multimodal transportation infrastructure and management, as well as strong interdisciplinary problem-solving and collaboration skills.

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City of Aspen

(970) 920-5000

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