Walk N Roll Program Representative – Bike Educator

Job Overview

Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll education program increases independence, improves safety, and inspires a healthy lifestyle by making walking, biking, rolling and riding public transit more accessible to people of all races, ages, incomes and abilities.

If you have:

• Experience leading and administering programming
• Bike education experience.
• Experience with youth education or recreation programs.
• Ability to create a welcoming community space for people of all races, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Basic skills in bicycle maintenance.
• Bicycle safety and handling skills.

Then this position is for you!

Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll Program is a recipient of a grant that supports youth development programs for junior high and high school aged youth to develop skills and street safety knowledge to be more confident bicyclists for transportation. The Walk N Roll Program Representative (Bike Educator) will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing an after-school bike education program by working with middle school aged students, community members, school staff, parents, volunteers and community partners.  The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday with frequent evening and weekend hours. This is a grant funded position scheduled from December 2024 – June 2025 with a possibility of extension. 

This position is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.

As a Walk N Roll Program Representative, you will: 

• Design and facilitate a middle school bike education after-school program, including bike-based education events and activities. Develop curriculum implementation plan and provide instruction to youth regarding basic bicycle maintenance and safe cycling skills.
• Manage the purchasing, storing, organizing, and inventorying of program materials and supplies.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of a bike fleet.
• Recruit, train, track, and provide technical oversight for staff and volunteers on youth development, bicycle repair and safe cycling skills.
• Maintain tracking tools, databases, reports, and evaluation tools for the bike education program.
• Draft and distribute materials to publicize and recruit for the bike education program including flyers, social media, newsletters and program web pages.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with school administrators, staff and teachers.
• Drive van and trailer to transport youth participants, bicycles, and program materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Are you the one we are looking for? 

• Associates degree or a specialized certificate training in marketing, communications, environmental studies, bicycle mechanics or riding safety, education, youth development, or related field AND one (1) year of professional experience working with youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Must promote/emulate safe biking practices.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State driver’s license by the date of hire.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background investigation, the results of which must meet the agency’s hiring criteria.
• Knowledge of bicycle safety principles; basic bike maintenance; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment; volunteer recruitment and coordination; youth development and education.
• Skill in safe, legal, and competent cycling skills; public speaking and presenting; ability to work with the public, youth, educators, and a wide-range of stakeholders; using computers and related software applications; ability to safely operate program van and trailer; prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks; establishing and abiding by project timelines; compiling and distributing data, materials, and information.

What’s in it for you?

• Receive a competitive salary of $30.47 – $41.17 an hour.
• Work for a public-agency that promotes a work-life balance and provides an essential service to the community.
• Accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave.

Ready to jump on board? 
We would love for you to apply! Please submit a complete electronic application online at www.intercitytransit.com/employment.  Your application package must include a letter of interest and resume that clearly explains how you meet the qualifications of the position. Be advised, we will not consider incomplete applications.  Intercity Transit’s preferred method of communication is via email, so an accurate and active email address is essential.

Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Intercity Transit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Intercity Transit does not discriminate in employment or service on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

We also take pride in being a drug free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and FR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit.