Think you know how to bike Boston?

Urban AdvenTours, Boston’s bicycle tour and rental resource, has openings for guides for our exciting bike tours. If you are personable, social, eco-friendly, enjoy meeting new people and riding your bike, this job is for you. We are looking for enthusiastic people who think on their feet, ride bikes, and know their way around Boston. If interested please email jobs@urbanadventours.com with a resume and cover letter. Training starts the first weekend in March.

The good people over at Urban Adventours are hiring. Check these out!

Email from them below

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Mechanic info:

We are looking for an experienced bicycle mechanic who is eager to help develop our shop. In addition to working on customer bikes, responsibilities will include maintaining our fleet of rental bikes, building bikes, managing shop inventory, assisting with ordering, and selling bike parts and accessories. This is an opportunity for a
motivated and knowledgeable individual to join a great green business with plans for growth. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, friendly with customers, and prepared to take on responsibilities beyond just wrenching.

Intern info:

We are seeking an organized, ambitious, entrepreneurial student to be a Marketing Intern. Responsibilities will include representing and promoting Urban AdvenTours on social networking sites, promoting UA on our blog and other blogs, organizing contact lists and other marketing materials, helping us identify and contact potential customers and partners, and assisting with office and administrative tasks. Candidates should be organized and competent with computer applications including web browsers and Microsoft Office. Those with web/graphic design experience are also encouraged to apply.

Email jobs[at]urbanadventours[dot]com with a resume and brief letter explaining your interest.

In my constant effort to save the economy one bike job at a time I present you with the following

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Boston REI is currently looking for strong candidates for a Bike Tech Specialist I position. Please forward this along to anyone who would be a good fit.
Thank you,
Carina Bandle, Hiring Manager
(617) 236-0746

Job Scope:

The Tech Specialist I has primary responsibility for the assembly of bikes and snowsports equipment to REI and vendor standards and to deliver exceptional service to customers both in the shop and on the retail floor. In some stores the Tech Specialist I will work in the rental department as well. The Tech Specialist I is responsible and accountable for:

• Assembling cycling equipment to REI and/or vendor standards
• Assessing customer needs, checking in and out shop and rental equipment per REI standards
• Contributes to sales results by knowing REI products and services, accurately communicating product information and inventory response processes
• Reporting significant quality and safety issues to the Master or Certified Technician.
• Assisting with maintaining equipment and ensuring a clean, secure and safe work environment
• Support team’s achievement of key goals through individual contribution.
• Promote the benefits of REI Membership

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of certification to the level of Tech I.
• Previous bike assembly experience or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in working in a team environment committed to providing a superior sales and service experience while increasing sales through service.
• Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail.
• Proven ability to maintain open and positive relations with employees and customers.
• Demonstrated personal effectiveness and interest in developing own skills and knowledge.
• Applicants should expect to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights and weekends.

The first one is not technically in Boston, but it sounds pretty freaking sweet, and as a Midwesterner I can vouch that Chi-town is an amazing place.

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More info on this here.

Job Announcement: Transportation Options Marketing Director, Active Transportation Alliance consultant to the Chicago Department of Transportation

The Active Transportation Alliance
The mission of Active Transportation Alliance is to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we will achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. We advocate for transportation that encourages and promotes safety, physical activity, health, recreation, social interaction, equity, environmental stewardship and resource conservation.

Definition and Purpose
Chicago has worked to establish a 250-mile bikeway network. The next step is to market and promote bicycling. The Transportation Options Marketing Director will work to implement two “Best Practices” marketing programs identified in Chicago’s Bike 2015 Plan that help to achieve the plan’s main goal: “To increase the number of bicycle trips so that 5% of all trips less than 5 miles in Chicago will by bicycle by 2010.”

Transportation Options University Marketing Program – This program uses publications, workshops and on-site intern coordinators to encourage 300,000 students, faculty, and staff at Chicago’s five largest universities and colleges to replace automobile trips to and around campus with bicycling, walking, and public transit.

Individualized Marketing Program – This targeted marketing program provides customized marketing to individuals who are most likely to change their travel behavior, replacing automobile trips with bicycling, walking, transit, and carpooling.

Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field.
· General understanding of bicycling, walking, and public transit use in urban environments.
· General understanding of social marketing principles. Candidates must have a minimum of two year’s work or four year’s volunteer organizing experience or undergraduate degree in Marketing or other relevant area.
· Knowledge of Windows based computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail software. Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite is helpful, but not required.
· General understanding of travel survey methodology, analyzing demographics and statistical analysis.
· Willingness to commit to Active Transportation Alliance mission and goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities
· Recruit, train and supervise transportation coaches, student interns, and volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Design, manage and evaluate the University Marketing program by overseeing student interns at each participating campus and building relationships with campus contacts.
· Provide support to interns, supervisors, and university transportation council members.
· Oversee the design and printing of publications for university use (i.e. student cycling booklets, maps, event promotions and marketing materials).
· Design, manage and evaluate the Individualized Marketing program by coordinating neighborhood partnership building, materials production, and participant reporting.
· Secure participant incentives and resources for overcoming barriers to active travel.
· Oversee creation of community-relevant marketing and encouragement materials.

Address cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the job, qualifications and resume to:
E-mail: rob@activetrans.org
No hard copies, phone calls or faxes please.
See www.activetrans.org for more about the organization and its programs.

Start Date: May 15, 2009

Term: This is a full-time position dependent upon funding. Federal funding is in place for approximately 18-24 months.

Salary and Benefits
$35,000 – $40,000 per year depending upon experience and skills. The Active Transportation Alliance offers a progressive benefit program that includes health, dental, and retirement options.

Deadline
This position is open until filled.

The Active Transportation Alliance is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.

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The next is a little closer to Bean town.

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Executive Director
East Coast Greenway Alliance

About the East Coast Greenway: The East Coast Greenway is the nation’s most ambitious long-distance urban greenway trail project. The Greenway system includes a 3000-mile spine trail stretching between Calais, Maine and Key West, Florida, passing through 15 states and the District of Columbia and linking 25 major eastern seaboard cities. It will be complemented by a series of alternate routes totaling another 1500 miles. Our vision is for a 100% off-road trail that is safe and inviting for people of all abilities and ages to enjoy. Currently the spine route is 21% off-road. ECG is one of the 16 national trails designated a National Millennium Trail in 1999. Please visit our web site at www.greenway.org for more information about the Greenway and Alliance.

Position Overview: Direct the development of a significant public greenway trail system. The East Coast Greenway Alliance is a 17-year old, not-for-profit, currently headquartered in Wakefield, RI, that spearheads development of the 3,000-mile long East Coast Greenway. Serve as CEO with overall responsibility for leading organizational growth and managing day-to-day operations. Have critical responsibility for fundraising to sustain the organization and develop the project. We seek a person with genuine passion for our vision of creating and promoting a shared-use urban trail system between Maine and Florida, to take the Alliance and the Greenway to a new level of success.

Principal Responsibilities:

Fundraising: Chief fundraising officer for the Alliance. Develops and executes annual fundraising strategy to sustain the organization.

Organizational development and management:
Support Board of Trustees Chair in managing Board and its standing
committees: Finance & Personnel, Governance, Development, Marketing and Trail Council and various ad hoc committees. Financial management including monthly financial oversight, check signing, contract administration, annual budget development and quarterly reforecast, overseeing annual audit and 990 process.

Program development and management
Initiate and oversee major program areas including Trail Program, Communications and Marketing Program, including media, web site, newsletters and other publications, special events, brand development and management.

Qualifications: looking for a dynamic leader with passion for our mission and at least 5 years proven success in a senior leadership position to take a 17-year old national urban greenway organization to a new level of success. Critical skills include fund raising, ability to attract media attention, non-profit management including fiscal management and forging new strategic partnerships. Must demonstrate a proven track record of organizational management skills.

Education and experience:
Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred in planning, resource management, community development, organizational, project, program or non-profit management or a related field. Prior trail program management or bicycle-pedestrian advocacy experience. Proven ability to raise funds, especially from individual and corporate donors. Proven non-profit leadership experience preferred including management of staff, budgeting, financial management, grant administration, strategic planning and board development and management, coalition building.

Workplace: Must be on the East Coast of United States.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Reports to: Board of Trustees of the ECGA

Desired start date: August 1, 2009.

Application: Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF document to chuck.flink@greenways.com or mail to Chuck Flink, Chair, Board of Trustees, ECGA, c/o Greenways Incorporated, 5850 Fayetteville Road,
Suite 211, Durham, NC, 27713. All applications will be acknowledged
with an email reply. The position will be open until filled, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. No telephone calls please!

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If you have a job posting you want listed here, simply use the contact form and drop me an email.

Found this on the internwebs earlier, seem Community Bikes is looking to hire a web geek to help them out, good shop, if you got the skills give it a go.

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Community Bicycle Supply in Boston’s South End is looking to update the look of our website (www.communitybicycle.com/). We have a site and server space already, and have been online for over 10 years, but the site needs a major redesign, as it was last redesigned five years ago. We are in the preliminary stages of planning for this, but we do have an idea of what kind of image we’d like to present (family-owned and operated, over 25 years in business, etc.., wide selection of bikes from entry level to very high end products, expert service, etc etc..) We do NOT need an E-commerce site.

Obviously we haven’t had to do this for a while, so we’re a little unsure about how the process should work exactly, but basically if you have previous web design work please email us a portfolio and we can then get in touch to discuss this project with you further. We could possibly also use a new logo. Oh, and photo’s of the shop exterior and interior. Compensation TBA, as mentioned we are in the early stages of considering this, but we know having positive web presence/image is important and we understand that high quality work comes with a price (we’re a bike service shop, after all)

contact them through the craigslist entry www.boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cpg/1107845738.html

Are you an experienced bike mechanic? Are you friendly enough to deal with difficult customers? Well then Cambridge Bikes wants you to come work for them. Drop a resume by the store and good luck.

JOB OPENING at Bikes Not Bombs: YOUTH PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to hiring@bikesnotbombs.org before March 23rd. Target start date is May 4th.

www.bikesnotbombs.org

MISSION
Lasting peace and social justice require equitable and sustainable use of resources. BNB provides community-based education and assists development projects with recycled bicycles, related technologies and technical assistance, as concrete alternatives to the militarism, over-consumption & inequality that breed war and environmental destruction. Our organization is part of a worldwide movement for peace and responsible stewardship of the earth.

HISTORY
BNB began in 1984 as an environmentally conscious campaign in support of social change in favor of the poor in Nicaragua. In 1990, BNB began to pursue its mission in Boston’s most impover ished neigh bor hoods. Today, we operate a thriving Bicycle Recycling and Youth Train ing Center where we offer six unique, high-quality programs that empower and orga nize youth and their families to work towards long-term change. Our programs create real com mun ity, with long-term, positive relationships built across lines of age, race, and class.


POSITION
Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) seeks to hire a Youth Programming Director to oversee our youth programs. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Salary range is $30,000 – 32,000. The Youth Programming Director reports to the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage ongoing development of youth program curricula to ensure programs are best fulfilling and strengthening the organization’s mission of youth development, environmental stewardship, and social justice.
* In collaboration with Youth Program Team, develop annual goals and objectives for youth programs, and develop and implement tools for effective program evaluation.
* Supervise, evaluate, and support the professional development and growth of adult youth program staff (currently one full-time staff member).
* Identify volunteer and intern staffing needs for youth programs. Manage volunteers and interns.
* Oversee Youth Instructor Program: recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate and support the professional development and growth of youth staff (6-10 during the school year, 12-20 during the summer).
* Design, implement, and evaluate Youth Instructor training and leadership opportunities: implement three weeklong training sessions per year.
* Oversee recruitment of youth for Vocational Education program; support retention of youth in the program.
* Connect teen leaders and program participants to service, opportunity, and support resources inside and outside of BNB.
* Oversee use and maintenance of BNB equipment, space, tools, and parts for program activities.
* Plan and facilitate regular team meetings.
* Build collaborations with fellow youth workers and community organizations in order to maximize programming resources and impact.
* Build BNB’s collaborations with Boston area schools and community centers, connecting cycling and mechanics to students’ academic success, physical and emotional fitness, and sense of civic engagement.
* Work with fellow community organizations to host events that further youth empowerment and overall BNB mission.
* Plan and coordinate periodic Youth Programs events to further youth development and build the BNB youth community.
* Facilitate exchange and interaction between Youth Programs and other BNB departments.
* Develop annual budget for youth programs and monitor expenses.
* With the Executive Director and other development staff, identify, draft, and report on grants. Help to develop strategies for new revenue streams (e.g., fee for service activities).
* Represent Bikes Not Bombs to funders, allied organizations, parents, and the general public in collaboration with development and youth program staff.
* Report regularly to Executive Director on program results and needs.

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics and experience:
* Ability to be both a creative, strategic visionary and a practical thinker
* Self-motivated, highly organized, systems oriented
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format), cultural competency, strong listening skills
* Experience in program management and staff/volunteer supervision, with the ability to mentor, motivate, prioritize, and set clear expectations
* Experience with and interest in developing youth organizing component of programming.
* 2+ years experience working directly with 10-18 year olds
* Deep knowledge of Boston neighborhoods, schools, and resources, including the dynamics of the neighborhoods surrounding BNB
* Understanding of and commitment to positive youth development
* Strong bike mechanics skills and knowledge of safe urban riding
* Demonstrated commitment to inspiring environmental stewardship and social justice
* Ability to be a compelling advocate for youth both within and outside BNB
* Facility with Macintosh computers, and experience using MS Word and Excel
* Experience developing and managing budgets
* Strong collaborator, able to work with a team and adapt quickly to changing situations
* Skills in program evaluation and curriculum development
* Must be willing and able to work after-school program schedule and some Saturdays
* Multilingual/Bilingual (Spanish, English, Haitian Creole and/or Cape Verdean Creole) candidates highly preferred
* Must love bikes!

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to hiring@bikesnotbombs.org before March 23rd. Target start date is May 4th.

Bikes Not Bombs encourages applicants of diverse age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, physical ability, religion, and sexuality. Women and people of color highly encouraged to apply.

Well, its definitely beginning for me: Bike Collecting Mania.  For the past two weeks I’ve been visiting craigslist and ebay at what seems like hourly (or less) intervals to look for bikes, frames, parts, shoes, or whatever.  I go between those sites, and googling/Sheldon Brown-ing the bikes/components in question to determine what’s a good bargain or not. I’ve checked thrift stores too but came up empty handed there. Its not healthy, man.  I know I have to cool it, but on the other hand I still need a bike to replace my aluminum beater, and I need to mess around with bike mechanics to get more practice in.  When I catch myself over-doing the bike hunting, I think it’s the materialism of it that irks me the most — the brand names, style, thinking how satisfying a purchase would make me feel, then the worry over possible buyer’s remorse — and I think, Whoa, this is not the kind of person I want to be; this is not the reason I want to get into mechanics.

HOWEVER, with all that said, I have a TON of satisfaction from from my recent bike buy, courtesy of ebay.

best 25 bucks i’ve spent in a long time.  It’s an early 80’s Swedish-made Crescent Världsmästarcykeln.  A white city cruiser sporting full chrome fenders, dymano lighting, chain guard, drop bars. Finnish Nokian tires and Dunlop-valved tubes (uh, anybody seen a pump for that?)  a killer bell too, oh and a kickstand of course.  I’m really into the Dutch/European style bikes at the moment, I have been ever since I traveled to some European countries this past summer.   Half of my travel photos were of bikes. I know fixies are the hip thing right now but this here is a really sensible bike.  (However it can be less sensible for use in a US city where you want to maintain speed and maneuver well through traffic.  I don’t really feel like getting into the whole ‘ i wish out cities were a lot more like Amsterdam and Copenhagen’ thing, but suffice to say those 60 year old, 60 pound Dutch bikes are perfect for some places and uses, and not so much for others.)   To my luck and surprise, though, this bike wasnt nearly as heavy as I thought it would be, and it was in awesome cosmetic condition.

It was being sold ‘as is’ and I was planning a thorough overhaul before riding it around, but as it happened, I was running late and needed to catch the train back to South Station, so without so much as pinching the tires to gauge pressure, I threw one leg over  and hauled ass into the night across Providence  (from where I picked up the bike locally and avoided s/h charges).  The bike performed beautifully! shifted, braked, didnt get me killed, what more could i ask for?

That right there is an integrated frame lock for the rear triangle.  Handy.  In all I’m really looking forward to cleaning and overhauling this bike.  Naturally it’s too small for me, but I guess I’m used to that by now.  for example here was  my summer ride, while I was in Germany (and also another example of my idea of a cool bike.)

made by Kalkhoff, in ‘West Germany’.  hands down the best 35 Euro I spent while over there. I could not get the grin off my face when I rode it. and yeah it separated into two.

Back here in the States I’m in the middle of doing resume drops at area bike shops.   After scoping out just about every shop in the Boston/Cambridge/Somerville I see that some places would suit me a lot better than others.  I guess i should go into the details since I dont know where I’ll end up, but it’s mostly about shop ambiance and the kind of bikes and merch they sell.  My number one priority is to get a bike mechanic job, but on the other hand I am sort of hesitant to drop off a resume at certain places that I’m not that excited about.  I think I’ll end up doing resume/application drops in rounds, starting with my first choices and hoping they’ll call me back before I get around to applying at the remaining shops.  I’m well aware I might end up being wrong about where’s best for me. Because, what do I know?

Got this in my email a bit ago, looks like a great chance to work with some great people.

Become a Bicycle Mechanic! Broadway Bicycle School is hiring and looking for a few good women, or men, to join us next season. Visit us at 351 Broadway in Cambridge to pick up an application or go to broadwaybicycleschool.com to download one. Application deadline: March 6th. Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply.

You know you want a job, and you know you want a job working on bikes, so get over there and pick up a job application!

Got this in the email today, loving it because they refer to me as a community leader! Yea! Also I love Bikes Not Bombs, so anything they do is pretty amazing just because they are doing it. But this seems like they are really going above and beyond. You should all check this out.

Dear Community Leader,

This winter, Bikes Not Bombs will be offering its annual Vocational Education course for adults and youth age 15 and older at our Hub in Jamaica Plain. This is a unique job training opportunity for both youth and adults who are motivated to learn bicycle repair and mechanics and seek employment in a mechanical field. During the class, skilled trainers will take students through all of the systems of a bicycle and provide detailed explanations coupled with hands-on learning. Students who thrive in an experiential learning environment will benefit from the interactive structure of the Vocational Education program as they build, troubleshoot, and test ride bicycles that will actually go on to be sold in our retail shop.

After the course, Bikes Not Bombs will assist program graduates with job placement in local area bike shops, including our own shop located at 18 Bartlett Square. Since we first began offering this course over ten years ago, we have placed dozens of graduates in shops around the city, some of whom have even gone on to start their own community bike shops.

The course will begin January 19th and will run through March 21st. Class days are Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Candidates do not need an extensive background in bicycle repair to be eligible. Fees for the class are minimal and vary based on individual need. Fee waivers are available.

Those interested should come by either of our locations—284 Amory St in the Brewery Complex or 18 Bartlett Square near the intersection of Amory and Green St.—to fill out an application. Applications are also available online at www.bikesnotbombs.org/youth. Questions can be directed to Matt Picard, Youth Programming Director at 617-522-0222 ext. 104 or matt@bikesnotbombs.org.

I hope that you will share this opportunity with anyone who you think might benefit from hands on mechanics training in a professional yet supportive setting. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or for further information.

Sincerely,

Matt Picard Youth Programming Director

Matt Picard
Youth Programming Director
Bikes Not Bombs ~ 284 Amory Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-0222 x 104
617-522-0922 (fax)

Youth Programs Media Intern

More info here.

Bikes Not Bombs is seeking a media intern to produce an updated version of our safety video. The intern will work in collaboration with the Bike Safety coordinator and a group of youth instructor staff to produce, film, and edit an updated safety video. The position will run from January through February of 2009 with possibility of extending the position further based on program needs. The ideal candidate will have strong video editing and production skills, experience working with youth, and interest in the issues described by the Bikes Not Bombs mission statement.

* To apply, please send a letter of interest that outlines experience and qualifications to matt@bikesnotbombs.org .
* For more information about youth programs and services, visit the youth programs page at http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/youth or contact Matt Picard, Youth Programming Director.

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Youth Programs Summer 2009 Interns

Contact matt@bikesnotbombs.org. More info at http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/node/437

If you have been concerned about the resent rather poor performance in the economy and want to change professions (who knew corporate banker had no job security!?), or maybe you are just looking for that first job out of school, look no further!

Bostonbiker.org has teamed up with RealMatch to provide all your Boston area job needs!

Either click on the Jobs link at the top of any page, or check out the fun widget on the side bar (on the right there) for the latest and greatest in gainful employment in the Boston area.

So get off your butt, get a job, and stop reading this website at home (read it at work like the rest of us).

Good luck and happy job hunting!

Below is a MASSSSSSSSIVE update on all things Bikes Not Bombs, enjoy. There is a lot of goodness in here so be sure to take a look through it all.

BOOKKEEPER JOB AT BNB

Bikes Not Bombs is looking for a bookkeeper to work 10-16 hours per week. Experience with QuickBooks required. Must have excellent attention to detail. This is a temporary position, with the potential to grow into an expanded, full-time position encompassing financial management and human resources in 2009. Please send your resume to hiring@bikesnotbombs.org or call Sam Wechsler at 617-522-0222, x105 for more information. Position to be filled as soon as possible.

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SEE BNB MOVIES ONLINE

Some volunteer filmmakers have recently completed 2 very short documentaries about BNB’s work. These are both amazing films that really bring out the vibrant community of young people and volunteers here, giving a real glimpse into BNB’s work. Don’t watch just one – see them both, at http://www.bikesnotbombs.org! (scroll down to find the films)

A big thanks to Allegra Anderson for her 6 minute documentary, viewable on the BNB website homepage and also at http://vimeo.com/1706577

Assembly Required: One Peace at a Time from Bikes Not Bombs on Vimeo.

And a big thanks to Rahil Calcuttawala and Sheryl Lanzel for their short documentary, viewable on the BNB website homepage and also at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRzSvVXVYrM

If you want to see Rakim and Sheryl’s other work, check out: rakimagery.com and sheryllanzel.com

much much more below.

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EDIT: This job has been filled. Again this job is no longer available.

Looks like Cambridge *might* be looking to hire an intern for some cool bike related stuff.

For more info contact Stephanie Anderberg (sanderberg@cambridgema.gov)

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looks like the City of Cambridge is going to receive grant funds to implement a pilot social marketing program similar to the Portland, Oregon program. It’s not official yet, but it looks pretty good.

We plan to use social marketing of transportation options to effect a mode shift among residents in the pilot neighborhood. The program will look at all trips, rather than focusing on just commute trips. We’ll start with the Cambridgeport neighborhood for year 1 of the grant, and there is the possibility of additional grant funds to continue the pilot for a second and third year.

As part of the grant, we’ve asked for funding to hire an intern 22 hours per week – this would include evenings and weekends as much of the social marketing involves outreach and events. If you know anyone interested in transportation and/or social marketing, who might like more information on the internship, please forward this and ask them to contact me directly (email is best). THANKS for your help!!

Stephanie

No not that bay area, the other one on the other side of the country. But still looks like a cool job, but why would you ever want to leave Boston?

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The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition (BABC) seeks to hire a full-time Executive Director
Submit your application by July 25 for consideration for the first round of interviews

Salary: In the range of $50,000 to $60,000 per year. Starting salary will be determined based upon the skills and experience of the selected applicant.
Benefits: Health insurance, paid holidays & vacation.

To Apply: Please send as one PDF file to the following two email addresses:
1) a cover letter (two pages max) describing your background and interest in this position
2) a copy of your resume, and
3) three writing samples:

Send to: mbirnbaum@snader.com & bikeburch@hotmail.com

All applications received will be confirmed through a reply email. The position will be open until filled. BABC expects to begin interviews at the end of July or early August. We are seeking a September start date.

About BABC: The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors is composed of representatives from the local bicycle advocacy coalitions in the San Francisco Bay Area. BABC represents the local bicycle advocacy coalitions on issues of regional or statewide significance. Key issues and projects include:
• Working with government agencies, such as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, cities, counties, and transit agencies to develop improved bicycle policies and facilities
• Improving bicycle access to transit systems throughout the Bay Area
• Securing direct bicycle access on all trans-Bay bridges
• Promoting cycling via public information, education, and advocacy
• Coordinating the regional Bike to Work Day promotional event

Executive Director Position

The ED will work under the direction of, and in cooperation with, the Board of Directors.

Job Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
In conjunction with the BABC Advocacy Committee, implement the BABC advocacy program to promote and enhance cycling in the Bay Area. Activities include: attending meetings associated with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional agencies, evaluating state legislation, analyzing reports, preparing policy positions, writing letters, providing oral and written comments to public agencies, meeting with agency staff and public officials, preparing “action alerts” to local coalitions, etc.
Coordinate implementation of the annual regional Bike to Work Day promotional event in conjunction with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and regional stakeholders
Supervise seasonal Bike to Work Day assistant (and any other BABC employees or contractors)
Solicit and secure funding, donations, grants; establish a major donors program
Maintain and enhance relationships with public agencies, such as Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, and transit agencies
Work with BABC Board and consultant to develop BABC’s three-year Strategic Plan, and then on implementation of the plan
Strengthen ties with groups such as cycling clubs, bicycle industry, bicycle advocacy groups in the Bay Area and beyond, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition, pedestrian advocacy groups, and other potential allies
Prepare news releases and newsletter items for distribution to local bicycle coalitions and Bay Area print, radio and television media
Administer grants and contracts
Help prepare BABC budget, coordinate with BABC treasurer
Maintain and improve BABC website
Serve as a contact to the media
Serve as the liaison to the BABC Board of Directors, and prepare agendas and reports for Board meetings

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

BABC seeks applicants with experience and training in the following areas:
• Bicycle advocacy (or related advocacy experience)
• Organizing and coordinating promotional events
• Organizational development
• Fund-raising
• Grant-writing, grant administration, and contract administration
• Working with Boards of Directors (or similar governing boards)
• Public outreach and public speaking
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Website design and maintenance
• Ability to work with a wide range of groups and stakeholders

Deb Hubsmith, Advocacy Director
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
P.O. Box 663
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 454-7430
debhub@igc.org

BIKES NOT BOMBS seeks ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
to work with the Development Team.
Responsibilities include:

• Processing donations;
• Assuring that all donors are properly thanked and documented;
• Coordinating and supervising volunteers;
• Assisting in outreach: media contact, flyers, info tabling, phone calls, and email;
• Managing membership;
• Maintaining website;
• Assuring proper maintenance, upkeep, and function of office machinery and IT systems;
• Assisting in coordinating development campaigns throughout the year;
• Upholding BNB policies that foster diversity and continuing to make BNB a workplace that is welcoming to people from a wide variety of race and class backgrounds

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Expertise with Microsoft Office on Macintosh;
• Strong track record demonstrating ability to meet deadlines;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Preferred Skills:
• Adobe Creative Suite and layout ability;
• Tech skills including network and database;
• Love of Bicycles!

Bikes Not Bombs encourages applicants of diverse age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, physical ability, religion, and sexuality.

Hours and Salary: Full-time, $14.00/ hr.

Please email a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Jasmine Laietmark at hiring@bikesnotbombs.org.

DEADLINE: July 6, 2008. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Got this bit of fun in the mail today, anyone need a cool part time job this summer?

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Hello Cycling Friends,

The City of Boston is ready to hire a cycling instructor to lead the cycling programs at Mayor Menino’s Camp Harbor View camp this Summer. We are looking to hire a part-time paid instructor to help teach and organize the program twice a week for 5-7 hours per day. If possible, would you be willing to forward this job posting to any individuals you think might be interested and/or any cycling groups with which you belong? Please note, the deadline to apply is this Thursday. This is often ideal for young people and/or college students looking for extra summer work. Many thanks.

Nicole

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Title Summer Camp Cycling Instructor
Department Camp Harbor View, City of Boston
Reports to Josh Davis, Camp Harbor View

Overall responsibility
To provide cycling instruction and lead short rides for middle school participants at Camp Harbor View summer camp.
Key areas of responsibility
1. Teach mountain and/or road technique and skills
2. Provide basic instruction in cycling safety, bike fit and helmet adjustment
3. Lead short rides during camp
4. Organize and manage equipment and storage at Camp Harbor View.
Consults with
Nicole Freedman, Boston Bikes, Director, City of Boston
Josh Davis, Camp Harbor View, City of Boston
Term of employment
1. June 30-August 22
2. 2 days per week
3. 5-7 hours per day between 9 and 5
4. Days of week and hours negotiable
Qualifications
1. Excellent teaching skills and/or experience with school age kids
2. Good cycling skills
3. Ideal candidate will be an experienced cyclist, motivated and enthusiastic about introducing cycling to middle school students and have experience working with kids in an urban environment.
Salary $ 15-20 per hour depending on experience
Location Long Island, Boston
Please submit resume and cover letter via email no later than June 26th at noon to the following address:
Nicole Freedman
Boston Bikes
City of Boston
Nicole.Freedman.bra@cityofboston.gov
(617) 918-4456 (w)

OK, this is the last of my BNB post-a-thon for the day, if you thought all the Bikes Not Bombs stuff you have read about was awesome and want to be a part of that lovely organization they are hiring!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED AT BNB

Bikes Not Bombs will be hiring a full-time administrative assistant. Contact jasmine@bikesnotbombs.org for a full job description.

The Town of Chelmsford is currently taking membership applications for a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The Chelmsford BPAC is charged with working “to improve bicycling and pedestrian conditions in the Town of Chelmsford.” It will also be responsible for oversight of the Chelmsford portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, once construction is complete in 2009.

The Town is looking for committee members representing a variety of interests such as: safe transportation options for children and seniors, universal access, bicycle commuting infrastructure, and bicycle & pedestrian-friendly business districts.

For a description of the committee, see the Committee Vacancies link on the Town of Chelmsford website:

http://www.townofchelmsford.us/Committee_Vacancies.cfm.

Apply online using the Committee and Board Application Form at http://www.egovlink.com/chelmsford/action.asp?actionid=7477.

I know a couple people who work for NAP and they are all really cool, got this in the email today.

Hi Friends,
Spring is here and things are getting busy!

New Amsterdam Project is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to help our new company grow.

Work will include driving our work-cycles, handling communication with clients, scheduling and making deliveries, managing and coordinating new projects, public relations, sales, bookkeeping and more! Great opportunity to be involved at the ground level and share in the success of a unique new company.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively – love of bicycles preferred!
20-40 hours a week, flexibility a plus.

If you or anyone you know fits this description and might be interested, please contact me asap: wenzday@newamsterdamproject.com
Please feel free to forward and repost this job description to other appropriate people, places, lists, blogs, etc.

thanks!

New Amsterdam is going places fast (by bicycle!), this might be a great chance for someone out there to get in at the ground level.

A unique opportunity to make the Vehicle City the Bicycle City….Active Living Coordinator wanted.

Full-time, salary position
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
B.A., B.S., or higher degree in Communication, Health-Related or Urban Planning field of study. Experience in program management preferred. Research or experience related to undeserved communities. Knowledge of active living initiatives. Strong coalition-building skills.

DESCRIPTION
Work to expand the Crim Fitness Foundation’s capacity to implement environmental and policy change related to active living. Coordinate local efforts to increase active transportation in Flint and Genesee County. Provide technical assistance for the grant-funded Safe and Active Flint (SAF) project and the Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone (SAGE) initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Active Living Coordinator will report directly to the President and CEO of the Crim Fitness Foundation. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Provide leadership and oversight of grant-funded community-based projects (SAF and SAGE)
• Work with existing coalition to coordinate elements of SAF and SAGE, including Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes for Work, Smart Commute, Complete Streets, trail improvements, social marketing efforts
• Coordinate advocacy efforts related to active living
• Work to advocate and strengthen public policy support for active living
• Pursue funding, including grants, to support growth and sustainability of programs
• Continue and enhance collaborative efforts with stakeholders
• Strengthen ties between related efforts in Flint and Genesee County
• Serve on related committees

QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with creating and implementing advocacy initiatives
• Consensus-builder
• Experience working with coalitions and non-profit organizations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team player, while able to be self-directed
• Results-oriented mindset and detail-oriented work style
• Creative
• Computer software skills (MS Office—Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; desktop publishing knowledge a plus)

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Crim Fitness Foundation
ATTN: Polly Sheppard
452 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 1
Flint, MI 48502
Or via email to: psheppard@flint.org

Want a sweet summer job, love ridding your bike? Check this out.

Contact Name:
Matt Soycher,Youth Programming Director
Contact Phone:
617-522-0222 x 101
Description:

Organization: Bikes Not Bombs
Click here for more information on the YWA web site.
Summer Jobs, Bike Riding… getting paid to ride… if this is or someone you knows dream job, give them the following application and job description, have them fill it out, and schedule an interview with me. They will be on their way to a summer full of riding here at Bikes Not Bombs!
Hours: Summer: 20-40 hrs/week, School Year: 3.5-18 hrs/week
$ 8.00/hr
Attachments: BNB Mission and Job Description (HTML Preview)
Contact Matt Soycher,Youth Programming Director with questions or to set up an interview.
284 Amory Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-0222 x 101

Check out this job posting from Philly.

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This position reports to the Director for Planning and Policy and is an integral member of the Office of Transportation and Utilities (the Office). The Office oversees many of the transportation and infrastructure services and functions for the City of Philadelphia. This position involves the development and coordination of the Office’s pedestrian and bicycle transportation program.

This position may require work during non-business hours in a variety of locations in and around the City. Successful candidate must be a City resident within six months of hire.

SPECIFICS
Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Policy, the position has the following knowledge, skills and abilities associated with it:

KNOWLEDGE AND FAMILIARITY WITH:

• urban planning and transportation planning.
• principles and practices of planning and design related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, as well as knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) standards and Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) and their application in urban environments.
• current technical developments and best practices in pedestrian and bicycle planning.
• methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction, maintenance and repair of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• pedestrian and bicycle advocacy groups and experience creating partnerships involving a wide range of stakeholders.

SKILL IN:

• writing policies, design guidelines, and standards.
• reviewing and understanding plans, construction documents, including working drawings and specifications, and estimates.
• understanding and interpreting complex laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• developing plans and requests for proposals, and in managing consultants.
• Microsoft Office Suite components (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access), GIS applications, and graphics design packages. Knowledge of CADD is a plus.

ABILITY TO:

• work independently with minimum direction and supervision.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and prepare visual presentation materials.
• effectively coordinate efforts across multiple City Departments and Agencies to expedite project delivery.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, City employees, outside agencies, schools, businesses, and citizens.
• coordinate public input during policy development.
• adapt engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of City public works and related facilities.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Policy and Planning
• implements on-street pedestrian and bicycle facilities such as bike lanes, shared lane markings, signage, bike racks and better crosswalks and signals.
• assists in the development, publication, implementation, and periodic updating of the City Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
• advises Department personnel on pedestrian and bicycle policy and serves as a clearinghouse of pedestrian and bicycle information.
• prepares grant applications for development of pedestrian and bicycle projects, and advises City departments, elected officials, and community organizations regarding issues and program activities.
• plans for and implements data collection on pedestrian and bicycle usage and crashes.
• coordinates with the Mayor’s Office to pursue Bike Friendly Community status through League of American Bicyclists.
• manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.

Job Posting: Project Manager and Technical Lead
Organization: WorldBike
Location: Kenya
URL: www.worldbike.org
Due Date: Only accepting resumes until May 1

Contact: Please direct questions or resume and cover letter to contact@worldbike.org

Worldbike is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that designs, distributes, and promotes load-carrying bicycles as a solution to development challenges worldwide. We feel that cargo bicycles can meet the transportation and load-hauling needs of people throughout the world, without the high financial and environmental costs of cars and trucks. Worldbike designers have developed several unique cargo bike models and have tested them in developing countries.

Project Description
Worldbike is partnering with UN Habitat to build bicycle and metal-working shops in two informal settlements in Kenya—outside of the cities of Nairobi and Naivasha. The Project Manager will train Kenyans to build specialized bicycles for carrying, people, water, and trash. He or she will also support locals in developing small businesses using these cargo bikes. This is a pilot project that we hope to replicate in the future.

This is a one year contract for an independent consultant. Project to start in May 2008; the Project Manager will be on the ground in Kenya for approximately 1 year.

Description of Work
The primary objective for this position is to demonstrate the social, economic, and environmental benefits of cargo-carrying bicycles. This objective will be met through two primary streams of activities:

Establishing manufacturing and repair shops for Worldbike bicycles will include the following activities and objectives:

* Monitor all activities within budget limits and timelines.
* Identify appropriate locations, secure necessary permits, and hire locals to build one shop in each of the two identified informal settlements.
* Train members of local youth and community organizations (semi-skilled and unskilled laborers) in the construction of Worldbike bicycles.
* Recruit, hire, and manage appropriately skilled people (e.g., fabricators, mechanics, teachers, construction works, and translators).
* Locate and establish supply lines with local suppliers of equipment and tools for fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of bicycles.
* Modify existing cargo bicycle designs to serve specific local needs.
* Work with Worldbike shop owners to establish best business practices to ensure shops are set-up and run as viable micro-enterprises.

Community building will include the following activities and objectives:

* · Organize community non-motorized transportation committee to sponsor and promote load-carrying bicycles.
* · Develop public awareness campaign and distribute information and materials.
* · Map current and ideal water and waste transportation routes.
* · Work with local entrepreneurs to establish water transport and vending, and trash transport and disposal businesses using Worldbike bicycles.
* · Organize training seminars on business and bicycle-related topics.

Other:

* Work with UN Habitat to conduct baseline situation surveys in the settlements.
* Coordinate with US-based team on measurement and evaluation metrics.
* Collect data for evaluation measures and reporting.

Qualifications
Ability to handle pressure, deal with frustration, make decisions that have profound impacts (positive and negative) on other peoples’ lives, bridge language and cultural divides.

The selected candidate will have the best combination of these skills and experiences:

Required

* Experienced welder with ability to train others
* Bicycle fabrication including frame modifications
* Bicycle assembly and repair
* Entrepreneurial (including nonprofit) experience/small business start-up experience
* Project management and record keeping skills

Preferred

* Experience with research or project evaluations
* Training or teaching experience
* Knowledge of Swahili or other Kenyan dialects
* International work or volunteer background in less developed countries

Compensation commensurate with skills and experience.

(via the awesome AIDG blog)

The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock, is seeking extras to work tomorrow
(Thursday, April 17th) in Rockport, MA.
Looking for men over 18 with bikes and cycling gear. If interested please
email your name, phone number and a picture to theproposalcasting@gmail.com
Union and nonunion : ONLY MEN PHYSICALLY FIT.

Thats you know something, I just don’t know what.

Not that you would ever want to leave Boston, but you know if the mob was after you and you had to move to California here is a pretty sweet job you could have.

If you are interested in making a difference in San Francisco, while also making an exciting career move, check out our announcement of several open and newly created SFBC staff positions:
http://www.sfbike.org/?jobs . The SFBC is looking to hire dynamic, committed individuals for the following positions:

* Development Director, a full-time position leading the SFBC’s fundraising programs, including events, major donor outreach, grant writing, and sponsorship development
* Membership and Development Assistant, a new full-time position supporting the SFBC’s growing membership and development programs; and
* Bookkeeper, a new part-time position supporting the SFBC’s Operations Director in ongoing bookkeeping needs.

Wrench Nepal runs a small bike shop in Kathmandu, Nepal, that is operated by bike mechanic ‘interns’ — Nepali teenagers who, for any reason, are in danger of entering adulthood without marketable job skills, or are otherwise at a disadvantage.

There are over 400 homes in Kathmandu alone for children who have been orphaned or abandoned by their families. At the moment, Wrench Nepal works with kids from a drop-in shelter and a group that supports the families of those in prison, with a seemingly endless supply of possible new interns: teenagers eager to learn a useful skill, to practice their English, and to become self-sufficient. With only one person training them, however, the shop cannot work with more than 2-3 people at a time. That’s where you come in.

They’re looking for two people at a time to act as bike mechanic instructors and program organizers. Two positions are available to be filled immediately; the second shift will be open in May, when the current instructor’s visa expires.

The requirements are:
– Working knowledge of basic bike mechanics
– Good communication and organizing skills
– Willingness to live in a foreign environment and work with people from a very different culture

Bike shop or co-op experience is a major advantage, as is experience in business administration or community activism. Grant writing skills will be helpful. Each position is for approximately 4 months and requires that you live in Kathmandu. As this is an all-volunteer program, there will be no pay, and any profit that the shop raises will be distributed among the Nepali interns for things that they need as future bike mechanics. Cost of living is very low, rent in a comfortable place can be as little as $50 per month. Volunteers can also pursue part-time paid work to support themselves while in Nepal. Wrench Nepal encourages those of you who are presently enrolled in universities to consider this as a possible independent study abroad opportunity.

Wrench Nepal will work with the administration at your school to determine if this can be a for-credit internship for you. If you do not have mechanic skills, they may still be interested in your participation as an organizer.

If interested, please send a brief resume of your relevant experience and a short cover letter to tom@wrenchnepal.org. Make sure to highlight your experience working with bicycles and working in community organizing positions.

Bikes Not Bombs Major Gifts and Grants Officer

The Major Gifts and Grants Officer works as part of the Development Team, together with BNB’s Executive Director and Director of Grassroots Fundraising and Events. This individual is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and follow-up of large gifts in support of annual operations and capital project goals of Bikes Not Bombs (BNB.) Working with staff, this individual will head solicitation and cultivation of current and prospective individual major donors and foundation funders. Responsibilities include:

• Researching and prioritizing foundations for all BNB program areas, and creating an annual schedule of grants to be sought;
• Interfacing with program staff to ensure BNB’s work is effectively represented to funders;
• Writing funding proposals. Assembling proposals and all the necessary attachments;
• Coordinating and tracking all BNB contact with foundations and assuring that all funders receive timely follow up reports and communication;
• Cultivating relationships with current and prospective funders;
• Working with the Development Team to create and carry out a plan to increase the number of individual donors to BNB, and to otherwise expand our funding base;
• Conducting in-person visits with current and prospective major donors;
• Coordinating, motivating, and supporting a small group of Board and staff to hold in-person visits with current and prospective major donors;
• Together with the Director of Grassroots Fundraising, coordinating the annual Phone-A-Thon;
• Together with the Development Team, analyzing the quarterly financial reports on fundraising income and expenses to aid cash flow projections;
• With the Development Team, preparing an annual fundraising budget and workplan;
• Upholding BNB policies that foster diversity and continue to make BNB a workplace that is welcoming to people from a wide variety of race and class backgrounds;
• To have fun!

Qualifications:
o Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice;
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
o Strong track record demonstrating ability to meet deadlines;
o Two+ years development experience;
o Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Hours and Salary: Full-time, mid to upper thirties.

Bikes Not Bombs encourages applicants of diverse age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, physical ability, religion, and sexuality.

Please email a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Jasmine Laietmark at hiring@bikesnotbombs.org.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2008. Interviews beginning week of March 3

(note: image has nothing to do with this shop)

Broadway Bicycle School is accepting applications through March 8th for Bicycle Mechanic positions starting in April.

Broadway Bicycle School is a unique, collectively owned, full-service bicycle repair shop. Since 1972, Broadway has been committed to performing the highest-quality repairs, and to providing a place where workers and customers feel comfortable learning and being themselves. In addition to selling new and used bikes, parts and accessories, we teach people how to fix their bikes, conducting bicycle repair classes as well as one-on-one instruction to customers.

Entry-level Bicycle Mechanic:
- Full-time position
- Experience preferred, but will train
- Must be willing to commit from April through mid-October (possibly longer)
- Must be available Saturdays and some Sundays
- Women and people of color encouraged to apply
- Retail/service experience a plus
- Teaching experience a plus
- Interest in collectively-run organizations a plus
- Starting wage $9.50, more with bike shop experience.

There is potential here to become a long-term collective owner/worker, including benefits, and participation in the operation and management of your workplace. A great place to work!

Stop by 351 Broadway in Cambridge, MA to pick up an application. Call 617-868-3392 with questions. They are open 10-6 Tuesday thru Saturday, except Thursday (noon-7).

Click here to visit the Broadway website
http://www.broadwaybicycleschool.com

Do you have a bicycle job opening that you would like to advertise? Let us know, we would be happy to spread the word, and its free!

Do you got what it takes? (note: picture not related to shop)

Revolution Bicycle Repair J.P. is going to need another mechanic this spring. We are looking for someone that has some shop experience, the more the better. This person should posses an ability to fix things(Bikes/bike parts etc.), talk to customers and be courteous in all manners(unlike me). You’ll need to answer the phone, dump the trash etc.etc.etc. All that stuff and more.

More info here, and here, or confusingly enough maybe here.