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CommonWheels Is Looking For Folks For 2014 Season
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 13Event Coordinator:
CommonWheels is seeking a passionate, organized and self-directed person to manage Open Shop events in conjunction with a mechanic and additional volunteers. This is a part-time, seasonal position for someone who wants to make a difference in their bike community. We are looking for someone who will take initiative, engage others, and promote our Open Shops.
Compensation: $15 $18/hr, commensurate with experience
Mechanic/Bike Educator:
CommonWheels is seeking a passionate and self-directed person with demonstrated mechanics experience to staff Open Shop events in conjunction with an Event Coordinator and additional volunteers. This is a part-time, seasonal position.
Compensation: $20/hr
The CommonWheels Board serves as the backbone for all of our programs, keeping the organization running smoothly administratively, planning events and programs, and on occasion pitching in as volunteers on the ground. Our paid staff consists of an event coordinator and a mechanic to staff our Open Shops, but Board members play a brainstorming, fundraising, and leadership role to make all our other programs happen.
CommonWheels is excited to expand our Board and bring in people with new and diverse ideas about how to bring our mission to life: “To empower people to use the bicycle to enhance their lives.”
Read the full description at www.commonwheels.org/jobs
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CommonWheels Hiring For Spring
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 07Got this in the email, check it out!
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Hope all is well and you’re ready for that Spring Thaw! I wanted to let you know that CommonWheels is looking to hire a couple of folks part-time for our upcoming season.
The complete descriptions/instructions for applying are attached, but here’s the gist. We are looking to hire an Event Coordinator and Mechanic for our Open Shop program. Open Shop is our flagship program, and basically involves setting up on the side of the road or at a farmers market, and helping people fix up their bikes for free. We provide the repair stands, tools, and guidance on the basics of bike maintenance and repair, in addition to running more structured workshops. The Event Coordinator is in charge of managing the Open Shop from wire to wire. The Mechanic will take the lead on fixing bikes and instructions, and should recognize that this is not like showing up to a shop and wrenching on bikes for a while; the idea is to teach folks to fix their own bikes, as much as possible.
An application = cover letter and resume, emailed to [email protected], by Friday March 22nd.
Event Coordinator job description
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Wipe And Lube Party, Tomorrow At Commonwheels
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 14Got this in the email. I mean honestly who wouldn’t want to go to something called a wipe and lube party….
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Who: You! And your friends and strangers who have bikes
What: Thaw your Bike — Wipe & Lube Party!
Where: Commonwheels Bicycle Co-Op, located at 22 Rugg Road in Allston (look for the signs)
When: Tuesday, March 15, 6-8 pm
Why: Did your bike survive the Boston winter?? Salt and sand can totally tear your whip up, so come join us as we wash that nasty winter grime off our bikes! Stop by on Tuesday — we’ll have the lube, the degreaser, the brushes and odds and ends to help that bike look sparkling clean and feel a million times better.
How: Bring Your Own Bike!
facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104537116295570
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