Bicycle Fleet and Education Coordinator

What We Need

Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking to hire a Bicycle Fleet and Education Coordinator. The Bicycle Education Coordinator will serve this dynamic, well-established, and respected organization by demonstrating a passion for bicycling and for growing the influence and impact in pursuing the organization's mission.

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the Bicycle Fleet and Education Coordinator contributes to the success of Cascade’s Education programs through careful maintenance of bicycles and equipment, delivery of bicycle fleets to schools throughout the Puget Sound region, and educator support in the classroom.

Who We Are/What We Do

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 55 years old and has a staff of 42 and 10,000 members. We serve bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the state of Washington. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce community rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland ride, the Pedaling Relief Project, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle and across the Puget Sound Region, Your Streets Your Say, Free Group Rides, Adult Classes, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project.

Cascade’s sister organization Washington Bikes promotes the health, safety, environmental, and economic benefits of bicycling. WA Bikes advocates for people who bike, endorses political candidates, and holds elected officials accountable. We collaborate with community members and public officials to shape policies and investments in active transportation that create equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities across Washington state.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Education team shares the joy of cycling with learners of all ages. We are dedicated to creating, sharing, and improving programs that are inclusive, impactful, and responsive to our diverse community.

Let's Go introduces 3rd - 5th graders to the basics of riding and pedestrian safety. Through the Major Taylor Project, we strategically emphasize the transformative power of bicycling for Middle and High-Schoolers that have been historically marginalized due to systemic racial injustice and inequitable wealth distribution.

We strive to facilitate opportunities for students to become participants in communities of learning that foster empowerment and joy, where the bicycle is a tool for transformation. We commit to a spirit of continuous improvement in both our teaching practice and program development. We believe in the fundamental concept of inclusion and commit to serving all students well by making decisions that prioritize equitable access and support community goals.

Our Values:

• Equity - We lead with a racial equity lens to eliminate inequities in community health outcomes and in mobility and transportation access. Bicycles are a tool for liberation.
• Climate Justice & Clean Air - Bicycles are a clean, healthy, and affordable solution to help solve the climate crisis, clean our air, reduce transportation pollution, and create sustainable communities.
• Community We create opportunities for people to come together by removing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging. Bicycles are an integral part of creating connected, equitable and thriving communities.
• Safety - Safety is a right; we champion spaces that foster physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaboration - We share power, resources, and knowledge as a means to enrich lives and form mutually beneficial partnerships. We celebrate the existing strengths of our partners and participants and seek to be an accessible asset for others.

For a detailed description of the organization and its programs, please visit http://www.cascade.org or http://www.wabikes.org

What You’ll Bring

Duties and Responsibilities

• Logistics and Fleet Coordination- 50%
  • Coordinate distribution, delivery, and support of bicycles, trailers, and supplies for Cascade program expansion to school districts across Washington.
  • Coordinate fleet support for Cascade programs, including Let's Go, Let's Go Further, and Major Taylor Project.
  • Work with education staff to coordinate storage, sales, and inventory of bikes and equipment.
  • Work with program managers and Education Director to procure and distribute tools and parts for departmental and organization-wide programming.
  • Provide support for other programming within Cascade Bicycle Club, including the Seattle to Portland ride, Major Taylor Project rides, and Bike Swap.
• Fleet Maintenance and Assembly- 40%
  • Perform periodic fleet maintenance as required by internal CBC programs.
  • Assemble bikes for the expansion of CBC education programs.
  • Perform offsite triage and maintenance for bike fleets in the field.
  • Maintain bike inventory and maintenance documentation for bicycles, trailers, and vehicles.
  • Assist with maintenance of bike storage areas as well as Cascade's Fix-it Garage bicycle repair shop and teaching space.
• Teaching Support- 10%
  • Assist Physical Education teachers with classroom support at schools in Seattle and Edmonds.
  • Share bicycle technical knowledge with fellow staff through dedicated training sessions.
  • Support youth in after-school bike clubs to build skills and confidence in riding and maintaining a bicycle.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong inter and intra-personal skills, and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Commitment to racial and educational equity.
• Comfortable working with children and assisting teachers.
• Patience and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and a commitment to building and maintaining authentic relationships.
• Willingness to work collaboratively within the department and across departments.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors during all seasons.
• Comfortable using common hand tools and safe operation of basic power tools.

Qualifications

• Bicycle maintenance experience is required. Professional experience is preferred.
• Experience safely driving commercial vehicles and towing a trailer, including complex backing and parking maneuvers, or willingness to learn.
• Experience working with youth, especially between ages of 8 and 14.
• Ability to pass a background check for working in public schools.
• Valid WA Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs in the form of moving bicycles to/from storage or on/off trucks and trailers.

Job Details

This position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt and will primarily take place in-person. The Bicycle Fleet and Education Coordinator coordinator is a very hands-on position, with a mix of bicycle repair work, driving, and classroom support occupying 70% of the work week. This position will routinely work 40 hours per week with work days consistently starting at 8 a.m.

Cascade Bicycle Club is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work.

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. Cascade does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that reflects the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.

Hiring Timeline

Estimated date of hire for this position is April 2025.