We’re Hiring: Bike Valet Coordinator/Programs Assistant

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Bike SLO County inspires, educates, advocates, and works to build a safe, healthy and connected community through bicycling. It is our goal to work with the community to help more people engage in the safe, fun and healthy habit of choosing active transportation.

The Bike Valet Coordinator and Programs Assistant supports all the programs of Bike SLO County with a specific focus on the Bike Valet, Bike Kitchen, and Bike Education programs.  This position is responsible for providing staffing assistance to programs, including the recruitment and management of volunteers for programs and events and providing complete oversight for the Bike Valet program

The Bike Valet Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the oversight and execution of the Bike Valet Program. Specifically, the Bike Valet Program Coordinator will need to perform tasks in the areas of: marketing, event scheduling and management, contracting, invoicing, volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, and interaction with diverse members of the public. The Bike Valet Coordinator is expected to execute ongoing obligations including Bike Valet at Thursday night Farmers Market and Friday night summer Concerts in the Plaza as well as other individual events requiring Bike Valet. The Bike Valet Coordinator will need to be able to work in a physically demanding environment that requires the Employee to transport and set up all Bike Valet equipment with no assistance and to stand for long periods of time. The position requires that the Employee maintain a current California driver’s license. Additionally, the Coordinator is expected to market the Bike Valet Program and grow the base of organizations which hire the Bike Valet service. The Bike Valet Coordinator will be obligated to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

In the role of Bike Kitchen Assistant, employee will coordinate activities and schedule with the Bike Kitchen Director. The Bike Kitchen Assistant will need to demonstrate the ability to excel in the areas of: bicycle maintenance, bicycle maintenance instruction, bicycle sales, event management, contracts, invoicing, stock management, facilities maintenance, volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, bicycle maintenance and safety instruction and interaction with a diverse public clientele. The Bike Kitchen Assistant will be expected to operate the Bike Kitchen a minimum of 21 hours per week (3 days) as scheduled by the Bike Kitchen Director.

Employee will also need to execute tasks as assigned by the Executive Director from time to time to include assisting the Education Director with Bike Rodeo’s and performing mechanic’s duties at various local events, and conducting tagging of abandoned bicycles in the City of SLO.  Finally, the Bike Valet Coordinator and Programs Assistant will at all times act as a respectful, smart cycling ambassador to the community. To that end, employee is highly encouraged to wear a helmet any time he/she is operating a bicycle. Work hours are flexible and may include afternoons, evenings, and weekends. This is a full-time hourly position consisting of 31-40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

4 years’ experience interacting with the public representing an organization, club, company, or community group.

2 years retail sales, outreach, or public speaking experience.

Experience with event coordination & community relations.

Experience with Gmail, drive, google calendar, and google groups.

Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and the willingness to learn additional skills in programs such as Neon CRM.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Expertise with public speaking, demonstrated comfort speaking to audiences ranging from small groups of adults to full elementary schools.

Expertise with community relations, event planning and coordination, and volunteer recruitment and management.

High-Level competency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Knowledge of non-profit management and membership recruitment techniques.

Experience with fundraising.

A love for riding bikes for everyday transportation and recreation.

Self-motivated, creative, and extremely well organized.

Compensation:

This position pays $14.00/hour – $15.00/hour commensurate with experience. Benefits of personal time off and paid holidays are outlined in the Bike SLO County Personnel Handbook.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

Bike SLO County does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, including but not limited to race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or sexual orientation. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Bike SLO County.

To apply:

Submit cover letter and resume as a single pdf document before 5 PM on January 21, 2019. Your cover letter should specifically address the experience and capabilities identified above.
Format document title as follows: LastName_ProgramsAssistantApplication.pdf
Email document to info@bikeslocounty.org with subject line reading: Programs Assistant Application.  Please include “Programs Assistant – YOUR NAME” in the subject line, and please mention how you found out about the position.

We’re Hiring: Executive Director

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Bike SLO County is on the lookout for an awesome Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director (ED), with the Board of Directors, is responsible for implementing the strategic plan of the organization. The ED works with staff, board members, community partners, volunteers, government agencies, and an active membership to keep our plan current and responsive to community needs and opportunities. The ED is responsible for managing a $1/4 million budget and for successful fundraising through cultivating individual donor and business partner relationships. The ED manages, develops, and empowers a staff of ~4 people to conduct effective bicycle advocacy, educational programs and activities such as the Bike Kitchen and Bike Valet. The ED connects and engages with our diverse members, and works to expand our membership base to better reflect all San Luis Obispo County bike riders, including underserved groups and communities. The ED is the primary public face of the organization, speaking to media, government agencies, and at public functions. Weekend and evening work will be required at times to attend board meetings, fundraising events, member programs, etc.

Ideal Experience and Capabilities

  • At least three to five years’ experience managing people, including a demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and lead talented and committed staff.
  • Success leading advocacy work in areas such as sustainability, transportation, urban planning, land use, social justice, public health or a related field. Experience with bicycle advocacy is a plus.
  • A strong history of effective fundraising, including individual, business, government and foundations.
  • A deep commitment to Bike SLO County’s mission of improving quality of life through safe cycling.
  • Experience working in a non-profit organization.
  • Expertise facilitating participatory decision-making in an advocacy organization whose members hold diverse views.
  • Skilled at building coalitions.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize organizational efforts given input from a broad range of stakeholders and multiple competing interests.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and to maintain composure in challenging situations.
  • Strong experience representing organizations with the media and with the public at large.
  • Strong financial, organizational, management and program design and implementation skills, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
  • Additional requirements include California Driver’s License and ability to lift 40#.

Compensation

Salary based upon experience.

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume to edsearch@bikeslocounty.org. Your cover letter should specifically address the experience and capabilities identified above. Please include “Executive Director – YOUR NAME” in the subject line, and please mention how you found out about the position. Inquiries may made by contacting the Executive Board at: executive@bikeslocounty.org.

Preferred Deadline for Applications: April 15, 2018. Applications received after April 15 will be reviewed, but priority will be given to applications received prior to that time.

Equal Opportunity Employment  Bike SLO County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Not ready to be the Executive Director? We’d love for you to get involved by becoming a volunteer or a member!

We’re Hiring! Executive Director

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Join the Bike SLO County Team!

We're Hiring

For more than 15 years, Bike SLO County (formerly the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition) has been advocating for bicycling throughout San Luis Obispo County. Our advocacy efforts have been instrumental in creating safer roads and paths and connecting our cities and communities. In addition, Bike SLO County provides bicycle education programming that spans all ages — from elementary to adults, operates a Bike Kitchen, and provides Bike Valet for county farmers’ markets and county events. Bike SLO County is supported by full-time staff, a dedicated board, and community volunteers. For more information, please visit: https://bikeslocounty.org/.

Mission: Bike SLO County inspires, educates, advocates and works to build a safe, healthy and connected community through bicycling.

Vision: Bicycling is safe, viable and popular for everyday transportation and recreation throughout San Luis Obispo County.

 Purpose: To connect San Luis Obispo County through bicycling, sustaining the health of our community and supporting the Central Coast environment.

Executive Director Responsibilities

The Executive Director (ED), with the Board of Directors, is responsible for implementing the strategic plan of the organization. The ED works with staff, board members, community partners, volunteers, government agencies, and an active membership to keep our plan current and responsive to community needs and opportunities. The ED is responsible for managing a $1/4 million budget and for successful fundraising through cultivating individual donor and business partner relationships. The ED manages, develops, and empowers a staff of ~4 people to conduct effective bicycle advocacy, educational programs and activities such as the Bike Kitchen and Bike Valet. The ED connects and engages with our diverse members, and work to expand our membership base to better reflect all San Luis Obispo County bike riders, including underserved groups and communities. The ED is the primary public face of the organization, speaking to media, government agencies, and at public functions. Weekend and evening work will be required at times to attend board meetings, fundraising events, member programs, etc.

Ideal Experience and Capabilities

  • At least three to five years’ experience managing people, including a demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and lead talented and committed staff.
  • Success leading advocacy work in areas such as sustainability, transportation, urban planning, land use, social justice, public health or a related field. Experience with bicycle advocacy is a plus.
  • A strong history of effective fundraising, including individual, business, government and foundations.
  • A deep commitment to Bike SLO County’s mission of improving quality of life through safe cycling.
  • Experience working in a membership organization.
  • Expertise facilitating participatory decision-making in an advocacy organization whose members hold diverse views.
  • Skilled at building coalitions.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize organizational efforts given input from a broad range of stakeholders and multiple competing interests.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and to maintain composure in challenging situations.
  • Strong experience representing organizations with the media and with the public at large.
  • Strong financial, organizational, management and program design and implementation skills, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
  • Additional requirements include California Driver’s License and ability to lift 40 pounds. 

Compensation

Salary based upon experience.

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume to edsearch@bikeslocounty.org. Your cover letter should specifically address the experience and capabilities identified above. Please include “Executive Director – YOUR NAME” in the subject line, and please mention how you found out about the position. Inquiries may made by contacting the Executive Board at: executive@bikeslocounty.org.

Preferred Deadline for Applications: September 1, 2016. Applications received after September 1 will be reviewed, but priority will be given to applications received prior to that time.

Equal Opportunity Employment Bike SLO County is an equal opportunity employer.