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You Never Know Who You Might Meet At The Boston Bike Party

Written by Boston Biker on Sep 09

Like Eliza Dushku…

 

My 1st #BostonBikeParty #RIDE!!! 🎶💁🏻🙌😝🚴💃🏻 #Boston #Bike #Party #FridayNight #Jungle #Boogie

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Work For Boston Bikes!

Written by Boston Biker on Jun 20

got this in the email.

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Are you a bike mechanic?
Or do you know any skilled bike mechanics?

 

Boston Bikes is a great place to work and we are hiring a year-round mechanic and youth cycling instructors. The mechanic will help to run our shop and programs, steadily repair donated bikes, and assist with other Boston Bikes initiatives. We are looking for someone with professional shop experience and an interest in furthering cycling in Boston. See our website for more details and application information.

Jenny (Duquette) Norcott
Community Cycling Program Manager

City of Boston – Boston Bikes
Boston City Hall Suite 932
Boston, MA 02201
Office:  617-918-4253
[email protected]


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Bike Jobs!

Written by Boston Biker on May 15

Here are some bike jobs, so you can bike, while you job!

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Prevention Services has entered into a healthy communities project with the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Boston Alliance for Community Health (BACH), and are looking to hire three Dorchester Healthy Community Champion to work on this exciting new project to improve active transportation (biking and walking) in the community of Dorchester and Boston at large!
The Dorchester Health Community Champion will:
·         Support community engagement work to achieve Boston Partnerships to Improve Community Health’s (PICH) overall goals
·         Provide testimony at meetings or hearing related to transportation
·         Engage other community-based organizations
·         Write letters to the editor of local paper and on-line forums in support of the policies
·         Speak at neighborhood association meetings and other community events
·         Distribute information throughout neighborhood
·         Share PICH-related information via social media
This opportunity is open to anyone who is interested in building a healthier community through creating and supporting alternative transportation options that are geared towards encouraging a more active lifestyle. It will involve work within the Dorchester community and schools, as well as attendance at neighborhood association and community meetings. Applicants should either live or work in Dorchester and have a strong connection to and knowledge of the community.  The position offers 5-8 hours/ week at $14/hour, and because the main responsibilities of the position are tied to community engagement and work, the hours are very flexible. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in the position or if you have any questions, please email me.
Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Jinny Park
Prevention Specialist | Office of Community Programs
Harbor Health Services, Inc.
398 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
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Live in Boston and love bikes?

The national bicycling nonprofit PeopleForBikes is conducting a photoshoot in Boston May 28-30 and is looking for local bike lovers to model! The objective of the shoot is to showcase the bike sharing system bikes being used on low-stress facilities by a diverse population. We’ll pay $50 per adult for each 2-hour session you work.We’re looking for people of all ages, looks, and ethnicities—singles, couples, families, business professionals, kids, seniors, etc. You don’t need to be a “model” to model for us!

If you are interested, please complete the form below. If you have questions or other suggestions for our shoot, email [email protected].


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Bikes Not Bombs Is Hiring!

Written by Boston Biker on Jan 15

The Bike-A-Thon team is looking to bring on two part-time outreach coordinators this Spring. The Phone Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for calling past riders and encouraging them to register for the ride. The Direct Outreach Coordinator’s role involves tabling at various community events and promoting the Bike-A-Thon in person.

We would prefer to hire the same person for both roles, but it is not necessary.

Please download the job descriptions and email [email protected] with any questions.

Applications are due by Friday January 30th.

 

More info here.


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Livable Streets Is Hiring!

Written by Boston Biker on Nov 03

A great organization if you are looking for a job.

From email:

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We are hiring! In response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services to improve our streets, public transit, and public spaces, we are growing! Join our team and help create a world-class transportation network – one that makes our city a better place to live, work, and play. It’s a great time to get involved. 2015 is an exciting year for LivableStreets as we will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary, launching new initiatives, and embarking on our next strategic plan.Right now we are hiring for the following two positions:

 

Deputy Director: LivableStreets seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional who will play a critical role in helping LivableStreets achieve its vision to provide high quality programs and have a major impact on transforming our streets in metro Boston. The Deputy Director will be instrumental in our strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s programs, and positioning the organization for continuedsuccess. Click here for full Deputy Director job posting and how to apply.

 

Executive Assistant: LivableStreets seeks a detail-oriented individual with experience in an office setting to serve as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. The Executive Assistant will work to maintain and improve LivableStreets internal systems and be instrumental in ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively to help achieve our strategic plan. Click here for full Executive Assistant job posting and how to apply.

 

 


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