B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop is a registered non-profit organization providing the knowledge, tools, parts and space for community members to learn bicycle maintenance and repair.

B!KE is now accepting applications for a Director position.

Job Title
Community Bike Shop Executive Director

Description
The Director will manage B!KE’s ongoing programming, publicity, and administration; work with B!KE’s Board and community partners to coordinate long-term sustainability for the organization; and will facilitate special programming, including workshops, group rides, and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage B!KE’s open workshop hours
• Teach bicycle maintenance and mechanics to B!KE’s members
• Run volunteer training and information sessions; manage volunteer labour
• Coordinate B!KE special events with community partners
• Represent B!KE in media and events
• Administrate the organization with sound financial management
• Grant writing and strategic planning to ensure long-term organizational sustainability

Required Qualifications

• Strong, demonstrable expertise in bicycle mechanics and maintenance
• Related post-secondary degree or minimum two years experience working in business administration or management, preferably non-profit and/or involving volunteer management
• Demonstrated experience as a youth or adult educator
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in social justice concerns, through previous work or volunteerism.
• Knowledge of transportation politics and anti-poverty issues
• Grant writing experience
• CAN-BIKE, LCI, or equivalent cycling instructor certification is an asset.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability work creatively and productively without direct supervision
• Excellent strategic planning skills and creative vision, coupled with the ability to get things done on a day-to-day basis
• Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity and tact when dealing with the public
• Ability to work comfortably and productively with a diverse team of volunteers
• Excellent computer & design skills are an asset

Submission package

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Letter describing specifically how your education, skills and experience meet the qualifications and duties above.

Starts
Immediately. 20 hours/week.

Submission deadline
Friday, January 29  at 5:00pm

Submission contact
All submissions must be emailed to:

Clifford McCarten
Chair, B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop
mccarten@communitybikeshop.org

We thank all applicants for their submissions; however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.