Hello fellow Bike Collectives!

Since all of you are important peer organizations for Bike Works, we wanted to let you know directly about this change and to ask for your help in finding someone new to join our team! If any of you are interested in this position please be in touch. And please forward this posting on to anyone you think might be a great candidate and anyone you think might know someone who would make a great candidate. And talk it up! We often find that people hear about Bike Works and the great stuff we are up to through word of mouth so please keep it up!

We understand that the search for new leadership in our community bicycle shop is very important for Bike Works’ future, and we are in the midst of a nationwide search for a new Shop Manager. A hiring committee is looking for someone with the right leadership and management talents, combined with a passion for building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Attached at the end of this email is our current job posting.

Thank you for your continued support and interest in Bike Works Seattle.

Position Opening: Community Bike Shop Manager

Bike Works is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington whose mission is to build sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Bike Works has been working for kids, bikes, and community in south Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in young people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative. Our programs include Earn-a-Bike for youth, Summer Bike Camps, Neighborhood Rides and bike club activities, Community Bike Shop, Annual Kids Bike Swap, domestic and international bicycle donations to charitable organizations, and more. Our Community Bike Shop serves Seattle residents from all walks of life with used bike sales and affordable repairs.

We are looking for an energetic individual who supports our mission, values and community. Our ideal candidate will bring a unique mix of bike shop expertise and nonprofit organizational know-how. We seek someone who is excited about thinking strategically about innovative ways to streamline our social enterprise business model and strengthen our community impact. Experience or willingness to learn about developing a business plan would be A+! Our Bike Shop Manager must be willing to work hard to create a professional, empowering, and accessible shop environment for our customers and staff. Finally, someone with a healthy sense of humor and the ability to have fun with our funky organization will fit nicely on our team. While this position requires a great deal of responsibility and experience, it also offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and making a difference in our community.

Essential Job Functions:

The Bike Shop Manager assumes primary responsibility for leading the Bike Works Bike Shop in fulfillment of its mission and vision. Primary duties include:

• Managing daily Bike Shop operations
• Overseeing and delivering professional customer service to a diverse

customer base

• Ensuring the financial health of the Shop, successfully meeting

revenue & expense targets

• Managing and developing shop staff ; recruit, hire, train, manage

and evaluate 2 -5 staff

• Working in partnership with the Executive Director to guide business

strategy, growth & development

• Collaborating with Program Staff to support youth programs and

volunteer activities

• Participating in strategic planning process for the organization,

helping to develop a long term mission driven strategic plan, and annual operational plans

Desired Qualifications:

•     Strong commitment to youth leadership, sustainable communities and
  

bicycle transportation

• Previous experience in retail management and sales preferred; bike

shop experience essential

• Experience implementing/overseeing bike shop policies & cash control

procedures

•     Three year’s experience successfully managing staff
  

•     Excellent organizational skills: systems oriented with high
  

attention to detail

•     Excellent mechanical skills required (preferred 3 yrs professional
  

experience working on variety of bikes)

• Strong interpersonal skills & a friendly outgoing attitude with a

desire to work with the public

•     Ability to mentor youth ages 9-17 in engaging and empowering
  

apprenticeship relationship

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Respect for and a commitment to diversity, teamwork, and progressive

social values

• Basic PC skills, working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft

Office applications

How to Apply:

Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to development@bikeworks.org.

Pay Rate & Benefits: Regular, full-time, non-exempt, salaried position with full benefits. Monetary compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Bike Works is an equal opportunity employer and

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

Thanks,

Melanie Lyons

Projects and Development Manager

Bike Works

3709 S. Ferdinand St.

Seattle, WA 98118

206-725-9408

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

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