What We Need
Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking to hire a Bicycle Mechanic and Delivery Coordinator. The Bicycle Mechanic and Delivery 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 Procurement and Distribution Manager, the Bicycle Mechanic and Delivery Coordinator contributes to the success of Cascade’s Statewide Education programs through careful assembly and maintenance of bicycles and equipment, delivery of bicycle fleets to schools throughout the Puget Sound region, and assistance with supply and logistics inside Cascade Bicycle Club’s off-site warehouse space and main office.
By the end of the year, this position will have:
- Assembled 950 fleet bikes
- Assisted in logistics of 3,400 bikes going directly to youth
- Equipped 25 cargo trailers for bike storage
Who We Are/What We Do
Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 9,000-members, 55-years old, and 42-staff strong, serving 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.
Washington Bikes promotes the health, safety, environmental, and economic benefits of bicycling. We advocate for people who bike, endorse political candidates, and hold 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.
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.
Within the Education department, this position will work within the Statewide School-Based Grant team. The Statewide School-Based Bicycle Safety Education Program, created as part of Move Ahead Washington legislation, includes two programs: One for elementary and middle school students (grades 3-8) to be implemented in school physical education classes, and another for middle and high school youth (grades 6-12) to be implemented out of school or after school. The purpose is “to develop students’ skills and street safety knowledge to be more confident bicyclists for transportation and/or recreation.”
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
- Fleet Assembly and Maintenance- 70%
- Assemble bikes for the expansion of CBC education programs.
- Assist with outfitting enclosed cargo trailers for bicycle storage, as part of expanding statewide programming.
- Assist with the flow of bicycles and accessory inventory through Cascade’s off-site warehouse space, as well as storage spaces at Cascade’s main office.
- Logistics and Delivery to Statewide Education Partners- 20%
- Coordinate distribution, delivery, and support of bicycles, trailers, and supplies for Cascade program expansion to school districts across Washington.
- Work with education staff to coordinate storage 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.
- General Support- 10%
- Provide support for other programming within Cascade Bicycle Club, including the Seattle to Portland ride, Seattle to Vancouver ride, Major Taylor Project rides, and Bike Swap.
- Participate in monthly staff days at the main Cascade office.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong inter and intra-personal skills, and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Commitment to racial and educational equity.
- 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 perform work autonomously.
- 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 using Excel or Google Sheets to organize data and track project progress.
- 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 Mechanic and Delivery Coordinator is a very hands-on position, with a mix of bicycle repair work and driving occupying 75% of the work week. This position will routinely work 40 hours per week with work days consistently starting at 8 a.m. Job duties will primarily take place at an off-site warehouse space located at Saltbox, in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. To a lesser degree, job duties will also take place at the main Cascade office in Magnuson Park, as well as bicycle delivery assistance to various school districts throughout Washington. Some evenings will be required, as well as occasional overnight travel during the fleet delivery cycle, from September-November.
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 May 2025.
