Chief Executive Officer

Women In Trucking Association is seeking a visionary, mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and influence.

WIT is a nonprofit association dedicated to encouraging the employment and advancement of women in the trucking industry, recognizing their accomplishments, and minimizing barriers to successful careers in transportation. Through education, advocacy, research, recognition, partnerships, and community building, WIT advances workforce development and opportunity across the transportation industry.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will serve as WIT’s strategic and operational leader. This individual will work with members, employees, industry partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders to advance the mission, strengthen organizational sustainability, and expand WIT’s industry impact.

Key Responsibilities

The CEO will:

• Develop and execute a clear strategy supported by measurable goals and accountability.
• Strengthen member value, engagement, programs, and experiences.
• Expand WIT’s influence as a trusted voice on workforce development, leadership, retention, inclusion, and opportunities for women in transportation.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, operational performance, compliance, and resource allocation.
• Diversify revenue through sponsorships, corporate partnerships, membership growth, grants, fundraising, and other appropriate sources.
• Serve as WIT’s public spokesperson and represent the organization with industry leaders, policymakers, partners, sponsors, members, and the media.
• Lead advocacy and government-relations efforts that support the organization’s mission.
• Partner effectively with the Board of Directors and support strong governance and strategic decision-making.
• Build, develop, and retain an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to evaluate programs and improve organizational impact.

Candidate Qualifications

Qualified candidates will bring:

• Significant executive leadership experience in a nonprofit, association, foundation, membership organization, workforce-development organization, or comparable mission-driven environment.
• Experience partnering with a volunteer governing board.
• Financial, operational, and organizational leadership experience, including leading through growth, change, or transformation.
• Demonstrated success developing revenue through partnerships, sponsorships, fundraising, grants, membership growth, or business development.
• A strong record of building external relationships and serving as a visible organizational ambassador.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• The ability to translate mission and strategy into measurable results.
• Exceptional communication, public-speaking, and stakeholder-engagement skills.

Experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, supply chain, mobility, manufacturing, fleet services, safety, or workforce development is highly valued but not required. The Board is seeking an accomplished mission-driven executive first and foremost.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and significant leadership experience is required. An advanced degree is valued but not required.

Why Join WIT?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly visible industry organization, shape national conversations about the transportation workforce, strengthen a respected brand, and create meaningful impact for women throughout the trucking and logistics ecosystem.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Women In Trucking is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and organizational needs. WIT is committed to maintaining a respectful workplace that values differing perspectives and experiences.

Application instructions: Submit a résumé and letter of interest to: Careers@womenintrucking.org