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PARLEE Cycles Hirring Frame Finisher
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 07—————–
PARLEE Cycles, located in Beverly Massachusetts, seeks a fulltime, frame finisher.
Candidates should have high mechanical aptitude, strong organization skills, and a background in shop related work. General bicycle knowledge is a plus.
Work hours are 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Starting pay for this position depends on experience.
PARLEE Cycles has been in the business of building carbon fiber road bicycles for over a decade and is an industry leader in carbon fiber innovation.
As a fulltime employee you will qualify for health insurance, programs to promote cycling, and discounts on cycling related products.
- Location: Beverly Ma
- Compensation: $10 per hour and up based on qualifications
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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Boston Bikes Update
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 14The city is doing all sorts of things, check it out below:
Join us for the last Bike Friday of the year!
August 30th, 7-9am
It will be a special event with a safety demonstration!
Stop by to learn about truck side guards, blind spots on large vehicles, and bike racks on buses.
Come join hundreds of cyclists for a morning bike party on City Hall Plaza. We’ll start the morning right – enjoy free breakfast by Boloco, bike away with free goodies, and spend the morning with some of your best cycling friends. Register now at www.bikefridays.org.
Email najah.shakir@
Upcoming Public Meetings
Attend these upcoming public meetings to voice your support or criticism of bike facilities in the following areas.
Bike facilities on Hemenway St
Wednesday, August 14th
6pm – 7pm
Boston Conservancy
31 Hemenway St, T401, Fenway
Bike lanes on West Broadway
Tuesday, August 20th
6pm-7pm
J. F. Condon School
200 D Street, South Boston, MA
Cycle-track around Public Garden
Wednesday, September 18th
6pm – 8pm
Firehouse
127 Mount Vernon Street, Beacon Hill
Visit our website for more information. If you cannot attend the meetings, send us your comments via e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter.
We’re hiring instructors for the fall season of our Youth Cycling Program
The instructors will provide in-classroom and on-the-bike youth and adult cycling educational programming at Boston Public Schools and other community locations. A variety of hours will be available. Visit
bostonbikes.org to learn more about the program and e-mail
[email protected] for more information.
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Electric Bike Company Looking For a Sales/Customer Service Rockstar! (Cambridge (Remote Possible))
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 01(This is a sponsored post)
Well, hello there!
We’re so glad that you’ve come across this ad, as it may be the start of a beautiful [work] relationship!
Does this sound like you:
– Do you have an interest in cycling and green technology and ways that can get more people to drive less and bike more?
– Do you truly enjoy interacting with people and believe that the right interaction with a customer or a vendor can make a world of difference?
– Are you attracted to a flexible working environment, when you have flexible hours and can work remotely (or from an awesome “startup” office surrounded by dozens of other great companies)?
– And, most importantly, do you want to be a part of a small, close knit start up team where your contributions are valued, appreciated and make a real impact?
If the answer is yes, then by all means – keep reading!.
=== Who We Are ===
We are EVELO (www.evelo.com), a Boston-based electric bicycle company that is focused on developing ways to make cycling more accessible to a wider range of the population by removing barriers that keep people from cycling in the first place (hills, age, fitness levels or even arriving to work sweaty).
We are fanatically focused on delivering a wonderful customer experience to everybody who comes in touch with our company, as we believe that a friendly, personal and emphatic customer service is really what makes the customers happy and companies achieve greatness.
We are growing quickly and so we are looking to fill a new Sales & Customer Service part-time position with a bright, ambitious individual who wants a job with direct impact and responsibility.
=== What’s The Job? ===
It’s simple! Help our prospects, customers and dealers have a fantastic experience before and after they start riding an electric bike by delivering great customer service.
This position includes (but not limited to):
– Handling incoming sales and support inquiries by email, live chat and phone;
– Ensuring that customers are having a fantastic experience from the first contact to sale and beyond;
– Participating in outdoor demo events to educate people about electric bikes;
– Helping to grow our Ambassador and Dealer program to develop a stronger presence around the country.
=== What does a typical day at EVELO look like? ===
It certainly varies, but in a course of a day, you may deal with a:
– Prospect who has a few questions about the bikes before they make the purchase and want to talk to somebody about it. You return their call and address their questions.
– Customer who received a bike but has questions about assembly and wants someone to work them through it. So you help them out and then work with the rest of the team to put together ideas for a new video that can help customers assemble the bikes easier.
– Customer is experiencing an issue with the bike after riding it for 6 months and wants help to troubleshoot and resolve it. You get in touch with them, diagnose the issue and schedule a visit to a nearby bike shop to have the problem resolved under warranty.
– Bike Shop wants to receive more information about becoming a dealer. You give them a call to learn more about their needs, let them know what we can offer and schedule to follow up with them in a week.
– A few potential customers who have reached out to us the past week, but haven’t moved forward. So you give them a call or shoot them an email to find out if there is anything else we can do to make it easier.
This is just a small sample of the issues that come in, but they give you a glimpse of what you’d be dealing with on a day-to-day basis. Furthermore, you’ll also be involved in our outdoor demo events where showcase the bikes, offer test rides and educate the public about it.
=== The Logistics: ===
Location: This job is open both for remote applicants and those who wish to work from our office in Cambridge, MA (in Kendall Sq.).
Hours: This job starts off with 20-25 hours per week. Hours are flexible as long as they fit between 9am – 9pm EST.
Ability to work 1 or 2 weekend days is also preferred, although not required (e.g. Saturday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Sunday).
Compensation: You will begin at $15/hour with 2 raises per year.
=== Are You Interested? ===
Wonderful! If you’ve made it this far, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter and answer the following questions:
1. What do you think about electric bicycles? If this is the first time you hear about them, do a quick Google search or visit our website for more info.
2. Why do you want this position?
3. What has been some of the best examples of customer service that you’ve experienced (or heard about)?
4. What do you think companies should do to deliver better customer service and where do they fall short?
5. Do you have any experience with bikes or electric vehicle technology? It’s OK, if you do not.
6. What parts of the “What’s The Job” section appealed to you most and why?
7. Anything else about you that we should know about?
Thank you and we really look forward to hearing from you!
Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line: EVELO Customer Service Position.
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HubWay Is Hiring
Written by Boston Biker on May 20Check out the new positions here:
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MassBike Is Hiring
Written by Boston Biker on May 08From MassBike:
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We are excited to announce two great job opportunities. We are hiring a part-time Bike Safety Instructor for the Boston area and a Project Coordinator based in Springfield, Massachusetts. If you or anyone you know would be interested in either of these positions, please send in an application. We are expecting to close the hiring process within a few weeks, so you’ll need to act quickly.
Bike Safety Instructor
Our Instructors deliver the bike safety education for our Education Program. We currently have four instructors located around the state, but are looking for an additional instructor for the Boston Metro area. The key to this position is having a flexible schedule, as many of the classes we teach are during the day, though occasionally on nights or weekends. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and are intimately familiar with bicyclist issues. Time commitment will only rarely exceed 20 hours per month. To see the job description, click here.
Project Coordinator
We are searching for a top-notch candidate to help the City of Springfield build its bicycle and pedestrian network. The Project Coordinator is a full-time position based in Springfield that will work closely with staff from the City and from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. An ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree and a minimum one year of experience, or two to four years of experience doing related work. Spanish language skills and familiarity with or residency in Springfield a HUGE plus. To see the job description, click here.
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
- Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →jsallen
- Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →jsallen
- It’s Finally Happening! 5th Annual Hot Cocoa Ride Feb 12! February 8, 2022... Continue reading →commonwheels
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- Hello world! June 9, 2021Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Continue reading →thecommunityspoke
- Run The Jewels Lead Free Pewter Hand Carved And Cast Pin Set January 3, 2021Made these lovely RTJ fist and gun pin set. Hand carved in wax, and then cast in lead free pewter. Because these are made by hand you can do fun things like add an extra small pin so that they sit just so (also means they have “customized” brass back plates to accommodate the extra […]Boston Biker
- My Work In The Wild: Feather Head Badge With Chris King Headset January 3, 2021One of my customers sent me this amazing picture of my feather badge installed on their (awesome!) bike. Check out Manofmultnomah (here and here), apparently Chris King took some interest in it as well. Want one of your own? Buy it here, or here... Continue reading →Boston Biker
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →greg
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →greg
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →greg