Individuals interested in applying to serve on the Board of Directors (Board) should possess qualifications that will enable them to provide board level leadership and make a significant contribution to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA).

The Board is charged with directing the affairs of the BTA in a responsible fashion. The Board establishes and monitors major policy direction of the BTA; oversees the finances of the organization; plays a key role in resource development; hires, evaluates and oversees the Executive Director (ED); delegates the organization’s management functions to the ED; reviews and approves major plans and commitments; and on the committee level, works in cooperation with the staff to fulfill the goals of the organization.

Application Process

Individuals interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to submit a resume and a letter of intent that includes responses to the criteria listed below.

1. Experience working with non-profit organizations, preferably serving on fundraising, policy, or finance committees and/or boards.
2. Experience in fundraising and recruiting potential donors and members.
3. Involvement in cycling and knowledge of cycling issues and concerns.
4. Professional skills in finance, business or organizational management; fundraising; marketing/communications; IT; law; or politics.
5. Active participation in BTA activities and programs.
6. Diversity of background: geographically, age, ethnicity, areas of interest such as health, environment, recreation, or education.

Applications are reviewed by the Nominating Committee members who are responsible to recommend potential qualified members to the full Board. The Board-approved slate is sent to all BTA members for election during the month of September. The two-year board terms begin in October.

Board applications submitted up until June 15 are evaluated for election in September.

Please send application materials by email to gomez@bta4bikes.org.
Hard copies may be sent to:

BTA Board Applications
P.O. Box 28289
Portland, OR 97208