The Cyclists' Alliance is seeking applications to fill the positions of TCA President and TCA Vice-President on the Board. Please see the details below for a full description of the roles and requirements.
TCA President (unpaid non executive role)
The Cyclists’ Alliance is an international non-profit organization, independent labour union that represents the competitive, economic and personal interests of UCI licensed women cyclists who are members of UCI Continental or Women World Tour teams.
TCA is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual, with proven leadership experience, to join its management board as President. Together with the other board members, the role will be responsible for providing strategic direction and implementing a high quality vision for the organisation. The TCA Board is responsible for accountability and evaluation of the strategic plan once implemented, through oversight of TCA staff (in both paid and voluntary roles).
The President will be expected to provide relevant support, advice and external introductions to help meet this vision and the short and long term goals of the organisation, and to be able to clearly articulate these when engaging with TCA supporters and key stakeholders.
Particular responsibilities:
- Responsible for overall strategy and TCA’s short and long term goals
- Represent the TCA in Media together with Communications staff member
- Responsible for lobbying major stakeholders in cycling
- General oversight of cost of operating programs, determining appropriate levels of cost, and whether programs or services should be initiated or discontinued
- Help raise the profile of TCA and of it's mission amongst key stakeholders and sports fans
Skills and experience desired:
- Leadership experience
- Advocacy skills
- Passionate about sport
- High levels of integrity
Please submit all resumes and expressions of interest to info@cyclistsalliance.org before September 15th. New board members will be elected by our members at TCA's General Assembly on October 2nd, 2024.
Vice-President (unpaid non executive role)
TCA is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual, with proven leadership experience, to join its management board as a TCA Vice-President. Together with the other board members, the role will be responsible for providing strategic direction and implementing a high quality vision for the organisation. The TCA Board is responsible for accountability and evaluation of the strategic plan once implemented, through oversight of TCA staff (in both paid and voluntary roles).
The Vice-President will be expected to provide relevant support, advice and external introductions to help meet this vision and the short and long term goals of the organisation, and to be able to clearly articulate these when engaging with TCA supporters and key stakeholders.
Particular responsibilities:
- Support TCA Director on sponsorship relationships and fundraising efforts
- Responsible for lobbying major stakeholders in cycling
- Support TCA Rider Representative and TCA Director on liaising with Rider Council, and attending meetings where possible in order to effectively communicate major areas of concern and lobbying to the remainder of the Board
- Ensuring the organisation adheres to legal, governance and financial procedures
- General oversight of cost of operating programs, determining appropriate levels of cost, and whether programs or services should be initiated or discontinued
- Help raise the profile of TCA and of its mission amongst key stakeholders and sports fans
Skills and experience desired:
- Prior board and/or professional experience preferred
- Leadership experience
- Advocacy skills
- Passionate about sport
- High levels of integrity
Please submit all resumes and expressions of interest to info@cyclistsalliance.org before September 15th. New board members will be elected by our members at TCA's General Assembly on October 2nd, 2024.