August 14, 2006
The Best Jobs on Earth: Now Available
Tired of working in a job you don't believe in? Ready to join the ranks of advocates working for a bicycle friendly America? There are currently 15 bicycle advocacy jobs open across the country, from Portland, Ore. to Durham, N.C. Working in bicycling is rewarding physically and mentally, and these organizations represent some of the best in bicycling. For more information on any job, click the link next to the listing. To learn about how the League is working to promote bicycling in your area, e-mail us.
Safe Routes to School Grant Manager
Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, Mich.
This person works as part of the Safe Routes to School team to design, develop, and implement record-keeping materials and procedures for grant management, including report preparation and follow-up with grant recipients. To apply, write to: Safe Routes to School Director, Michigan Fitness Foundation, P.O Box 27187, Lansing, MI 48909 by 8/25/06.
Coordinator of Active Communities
Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, Mich.
This person will work as part of the Active Communities team to provide technical assistance to Michigan communities in creating safe walking and biking environments. This includes promotion and coordination of the Promoting Active Communities (PAC) Assessment Tool/Award and specific community demonstration projects. E-mail résumé and cover letter Risa Wilkerson.
Coordinator of Marketing and Events
Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, Mich.
This person will provide leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan for the organization. Implement physical activity events in support of the marketing plan.E-mail résumé and cover letter to Risa Wilkerson.
Safe Routes to School Coordinator of Programming
Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, Mich.
Work as part of the Safe Routes to School team to plan, develop and coordinate new and existing Safe Routes to School programs to encourage and enable Michigan elementary and middle school students in urban, rural and suburban settings to safely walk or bicycle to school. To apply, write to: Safe Routes to School Director, Michigan Fitness Foundation, PO Box 27187, Lansing, MI 48909 by 8/25/06.
Office Manager
Texas Bicycle Coalition, Austin, Texas
This position provides administrative and management support to the Executive Director, and has significant responsibility for Coalition grant compliance, budgeting and office operations. Works closely with part-time bookkeeper and coordinates document flow, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant submissions and time sheets. Send cover letter and résumé to resumes@biketexas.org.
Executive Director
Alabama Bicycle Coalition, Huntsville, Ala.
Under the general supervision of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is a part-time position responsible for the overall operation, fund-raising, initiatives, membership management, programs, financials and contractual and governmental relationships for AlaBike. To apply, contact Jamie Miernik at AlaBike.
Development Manager
Alabama Bicycle Coalition, Huntsville, Ala.
The Development Manager is a part-time position responsible for identifying and pursuing grant opportunities by writing and documenting submittals with private foundations, corporate foundations, and other funding sources to support ongoing activities and new initiatives. The person will also build and maintain a solid major donor program for the organization. To apply, contact Jamie Miernik at AlaBike.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Planner
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation,
Chicago, Ill.
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is seeking a full-time Project Planner to work on bicycle & pedestrian projects. They are looking for someone who wants to be part of the group that moves Chicago towards revolutionary changes in transportation choice. E-mail résumé and cover letter to Nick Jackson.
Advocacy and Volunteer Coordinator
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation,
Chicago, Ill.
This full time Volunteer Coordinator will develop and manage a sophisticated volunteer program that provides meaningful opportunities, engages members in our work, and ensures that the volunteer experience at the organization is mutually beneficial to both the volunteer and the organization. E-mail résumé and cover letter to Dan Korman.
Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator
Bicycle Transportation Alliance,
Portland, Ore.
This person will coordinate walking and biking encouragement and education programs in eight Portland Public Schools. The coordinator will work with principals, school staff, parents, and community members to provide encouragement, education, engineering, and enforcement programs in each school. The programs teach and inspire school age youth to be safe and predictable bicyclists and pedestrians, and promote safe transportation to and from school. For an application, contact Katherine Wilson.
Development and Finance Assistant
Bicycle Transportation Alliance,
Portland, Ore.
The Development and Finance Assistant will be actively involved in all aspects of fundraising, marketing, communications, and financial management. The job is roughly half development assistance and half financial management. To apply, download the application here.
Planner
Alta Planning + Design, Portland, Ore. and Berkeley, Calif.
This growing company is seeking entry to mid-level planners for their growing Berkeley and Portland offices. Duties include report and proposal writing, conducting research, performing fieldwork, producing maps and graphics, preparing presentation and outreach materials, attending meetings, and overall project management. To apply, email a résumé and cover letter to Brett Hondorp (Berkeley) or Elicia Cardenas (Portland).
Landscape Architect/Designer
Alta Planning + Design, Portland, Ore.
Responsibilities will include field investigation and site analysis, research, design, permitting, AutoCAD drafting, planning, public outreach, project management, and numerous other duties in support of projects across the country. An ideal combination is landscape architecture and planning experience. An interest and dedication to bicycle and pedestrian enhancements is a must. To apply, email a résumé and cover letter to Elicia Cardenas.
Teen Instructor (Safe Routes to School)
Safe Routes to School,
Marin County, Calif.
A Teen Instructor is needed for the Marin County, Calif. Safe Routes to Schools program to teach teens about transportation choices. Must have experience working with ages 12-17, preferably in a classroom setting. Experience with outdoor leadership, and bi-lingual a plus. Send resume, cover letter and three references to SR2S P.O. 201, Forest Knolls, CA 94933 or to wendi@marinbike.org.
Transportation Planner II (Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning)
City of Durham, Durham, N.C.
The position is responsible for providing strategic planning and direction, technical expertise and project management in the development and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian programs throughout the City of Durham and the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Bicycle/Pedestrian Planner’s time will be split equally between the City of Durham and the MPO. Download an application here.
Utah Group Focuses on BikeEd
The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is creating excellent cyclists in Utah. They received a grant from the state to deliver BikeEd classes in the Salt Lake City region. They held a League Cycling Instructor seminar in June where 11 new LCIs were certified. Now they are working on what must be a record for the number of BikeEd classes in a three month period with an average of two per week. Road I classes are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of August and September, with additional classes on Wednesday evenings. Click here to sign up.
Two New Bike Racks for Buses
Sportworks is introducing two new racks for buses this fall, the two-bike VeloPorter2 and three-bike VeloPorter3. The racks, part of Sportworks Bike-Rack-for-Buses series, feature replaceable parts, energy-absorbing wheel trays, and backwards compatibility. Both racks will be available in fall 2006.
Boston Bike Social on Friday, August 18
MassBike and the League of American Bicyclists are hosting a Bike-Commuting Social on Friday, August 18, 6-8 p.m., at Landry's Bicycles in Boston. Join fellow cyclists for a lively discussion on national bicycling trends and local bike-commuting issues in the Boston area. Andy Clarke, League of American Bicyclists executive director and bike-commuting connoisseur, will present the discussion. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Event location: Landry's Bicycles, 890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-232-0446.
League Open House ... Tuesday, August 15
We’re throwing our doors open at the League’s World Headquarters, Tuesday, August 15 to celebrate a number of things, so if you are in the area, come on down. Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. you’ll be able to watch our new Safe Routes to School and Bike Ed movies; and you can swap tales of epic bike rides with staff members. We’re at 1612 K Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. Limited indoor bike parking available. Refreshments provided!
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