*Send resumes or questions to andy(a)cycleproject.org <andy(a)cycleproject.org>*
*Job Description *- Education, Outreach, and Advocacy Coordinator Time
Commitment: 20 hours/week, three-month probationary period Compensation:
$13.75 hourly Reports to: President, Board of Directors
*Responsibilities*: The Education, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator will
be responsible for overseeing all the activities happening at or near the
Topeka Community Cycle Project, at 801 NE Poplar. This person’s
responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, BLAST support and
enhancement, bicycle safety educator, public outreach coordinator and local
advocate for bicycling access and infrastructure. Any responsibilities
listed here may be delegated if an appropriate party is identified.
*BLAST Support and Enhancemen*t- providing support to PE instructors in
implementing BLAST curriculum and implementing trailer and bike fleet
scheduling to maximize use and availability of BLAST resources to Topeka
and Shawnee County.
*Bicycle Safety Educator*- providing educational programming and bicycle
promotional events to spur bicycling activity by “interested, but
concerned” potential bicycle riders; enhancing access and bicycle ridership
in Topeka.
*Public Outreach Coordinator*- providing educational and bicycle resources
in remote and community hubs where there is interest in the community.
Bringing bicycles and best safety practices to the neighborhoods of Topeka
and Shawnee County through grassroots and community events and community
locations.
*Local Advocate-* participating in community discussions, committees on
active transportation, bicycling and active wellness pursuits. Also
reaching beyond traditional bicycle specific discussions and attending MTPO
and other meetings and public forums to integrate bicycle perspectives into
a larger transportation and city planning and development discussion .
*Skills necessary*: -LCI certification: ability to complete League of
American Bicyclists Traffic Skills and LCI Certification, as it’s offered,
within 6 months.
-Familiarity with current social media platforms and Microsoft Office and
Adobe products
-Comfort with speaking in front of groups and presenting new ideas in a
group setting.
-Coordinating and engaging volunteers, in addition to a willingness to help
in seeking funds to keep the position and organization sustained on a
perpetual basis.
*Topeka Community Cycle Project, 801 NE Poplar St. Topeka KS 66606*