[TheThinkTank] Job posting from Bike Works in Seattle

[Free Ride]

Position Announcement: Outreach & Community Events Coordinator

Bike Works is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build  
sustainable
communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling.  Our programs
include Earn-a-Bike for youth, Summer Bike Camp, Neighborhood Rides,
YouthVentures bike clubs, Community Bike Shop, Annual Kids Bike Swap,  
bike
exports, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

1.	Community Building: Organizing Community and Family Events &
Outreach (50%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events  
Coordinator will
build the capacity of the organization by organizing community and  
family
events, spearheading community engagement projects, conducting community
outreach.

2.	Volunteer Development & Recruitment (20%): The Bike Works Outreach &
Community Events Coordinator will cultivate new volunteer recruitment  
and
continue to develop on-going volunteer relationships.

3.	Fund Development (20%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events
Coordinator will Work in partnership with Assistant Director and  
Executive
Director to support Bike Works Fund Development.

4.	Program Planning (10%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events
Coordinator participate in agency-wide planning and staff development
processes, such as strategic planning, by collaborating with all  
staff and
Board members through regular staff and Board meetings.

Hours & Term of Service:

•	The Outreach and Community Events Coordinator will generally be
expected to work from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, and  
occasionally on
evenings or weekends when programs are scheduled.  Sound Youth  
AmeriCorps
Members make a commitment to serve full-time for 10 months, averaging at
least 32 hours per week. Members spend the majority of their service  
time
each week at the site project. Member also participate in ongoing  
training,
dialogue and community service activities as a corps, throughout the
AmeriCorps year.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

1.	An enthusiasm for the project and the ability to motivate others.
2.	Knowledge of volunteer/grassroots organizing and a loyalty to
community-based initiatives.
3.	A desire to serve hands-on and in a classroom, bike shop, and
office.
4.	Basic bike maintenance and tool use skills or the genuine desire to
learn.
5.	A commitment to the concept of environmental sustainability,
6.	Ability to self-motivate and self-direct on individual projects.
7.	Skill and comfort working with youth of all backgrounds.
8.	The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing.
9.	The ability to serve a flexible schedule including weekends and
evenings when necessary.
10.	A respect for and commitment to diversity, teamwork, and progressive
social values.
11.	18 years of age or older by the completion of the program.
12.	U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
13.	Possession of high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to
earning one prior to receiving education award.
14.	Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are
applying.
15.	Must successfully pass criminal history background check through
Bike Works.
16.	Regular and reliable attendance.
	
Preferred Qualifications:
•	Experience in the bicycle industry/community and/or in youth
development.
•	Medical experience: CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, etc.
•	Familiarity with Seattle and the Southeast sector in particular
•	Valid WA state driver’s license

Benefits of Service:

•	Opportunity to gain skills in the field of nonprofit
management/leadership, community building, outreach, organizing  
community
and family events, volunteer development & recruitment, and fund
development.
•	Become an integral member of the Bike Works community of staff,
Board members and volunteers
•	Transferable skills, including volunteer management training,
community outreach, organizational development, project management,
facilitation with groups of youth, and experience with computer  
systems and
programs, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
•	Networking opportunities with other nonprofits, community
organizations, and schools
•	Opportunities for additional leadership and responsibilities
depending on individual’s interests
•	In exchange for 1,700 hours of service over the 12 month term, full
time Sound Youth AmeriCorps Members receive a %11,500 living  
allowance and
an education award in the amount of $4,725 (upon completion of the  
year of
service). Health care is also provided, if needed. Limited childcare
benefits are provided, if eligible.

To Apply:

We need to hire for this position immediately, we strongly encourage any
interested applicants to contact us ASAP. Email or mail cover letter and
resume to Melanie at development at bikeworks.org. Bike Works is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to the development of a diverse,
multicultural staff and volunteer base. Women, minorities and people of
color are encouraged to apply.

Bike Works
3709 S. Ferdinand St.
Seattle, WA  98118
206-725-9408

http://www.bikeworks.org

"Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting
bicycling."