4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
If you’re looking for a bike-related job, we’ve got four new opportunities to consider. Check out the latest listings below and make sure you tell them you saw it on BikePortland.
Event: Hood River Harvest Ride (web site)
Date: September 24th, 2011
Description:
Ride the low traffic backroads of the Hood River Valley and National Forest at the perfect time of year. Five routes to choose from from 16 up to 100+ miles. Fully supported with local fare. Benifits farm and forest preservation in HR County.
Job Title
Lead Mechanic
Organization
Bike Works – Seattle (web site)
Description
Bike Works, the Seattle bike education and community-focused non-profit, is hiring a Lead Bike Shop Mechanic to start work in our community bike shop on September 1, 2011.
Job Overview
The Lead Mechanic will report to the Shop Manager and be responsible for scheduling and performing bicycle repairs in a busy full-service shop. The Lead Mechanic guides the process by which we take in repairs, write up repair tickets, schedule the work, and assign each repair to various mechanics within the shop. Aside from the ability to perform repairs skillfully and efficiently, the lead mechanic will assist in both refurbishing used bikes for sale in the shop and helping customers in a professional, respectful manner. The Bike Works community bike shop is a safe space for everyone, and aims to break down barriers so that anyone will feel comfortable and welcome in the bike shop, regardless of riding skill, mechanical knowledge, gender, race, sexuality, class, etc.
Primary Duties
• Oversee mechanic services in the shop
• Institute and maintain a system for scheduling repairs and assigning repair duties
• Perform bicycle repair, maintenance, and walk-in services on customers’ bicycles as needed
• Deliver professional, accessible, and helpful customer service to a diverse customer base
• Support daily bike shop operations
• Collaborate with Program Staff to support Youth Programs and Adult Volunteers
• Ability to mentor youth ages 9-17 in engaging and empowering apprenticeship relationship
• Represent Bike Works in the neighborhood and act as a resource for the community
• Work in partnership with all Bike Works staff and community stakeholders to contribute to the organization’s vision, participate in organization-wide programs, and help create a sustainable organizational culture
Desired Qualifications
• Excellent mechanical skills required (minimum three years hands-on, professional shop experience working on a wide variety of bicycles)
• Strong commitment to youth leadership, sustainable communities and bicycle transportation
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds
• Self-directed, energetic, flexible and personable
• Excellent organizational skills — systems oriented with high attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with youth in a mentoring role
• Ability to work competently with computers, including Point of Sale software, word processor and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly outgoing attitude with a desire to work with the public
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Organizational Overview
Bike Works, based in Seattle, builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Bike Works has been working for youth, bikes, and community in Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in young people and encourage bicycling through a community of adult volunteers. Our programs include Earn-a-Bike and other bicycling programs for youth, a community bike shop, an annual Kids Bike Swap, adult classes and numerous volunteer opportunities. Our Bike Shop serves a large customer base with used bike sales, affordable repairs, and new and used parts and accessories. Each year approximately 400 youth, ages 9 to 17, participate in our programs and gain the skills and resources they need to translate lessons about confidence and leadership into their own lives. We also redistribute over 2,000 used bicycles annually to families in Seattle and internationally. We value and seek diverse team members who are passionate, innovative, collaborative, profess i onal, fun, responsible and solution-oriented.
Compensation
$27,000-30,000 (starting salary commensurate on experience), plus benefits, including medical, vacation, sick leave, and flexible work schedule/environment.
Bike Works is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity of race, color, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation.
How to Apply
Please visit our website at www.bikeworks.org for more information about Bike Works. Email your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to steve@bikeworks.org. Position open until filled; applications received by July 20 will receive priority consideration.
Event: Citybikes 21st Birthday Block Party (website)
Date: Saturday, July 9th
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Description:
Citybikes is turning 21 this Saturday and teaming up with the BTA to celebrate in style with a block party benefiting Bikes for Humanity and the Oregon Food Bank.
Where: SE 8th Ave between Ankeny & Ash
When: Saturday July 9th, 3-9pm
Suggested Donation: $2-5 to Bikes for Humanity or a non-perishable food item for the Oregon Food Bank (canned foods or pasta/rice/cereal are best)
The party will feature a rainbow bike sprinkler for keeping cool, fire dancing at 8pm, a raffle for a brand new KHS Urban-Xpress commuter bike, drinks from Migration Brewery, the Bicycle Chiropractor, live music, games, craft tables, and some tasty options from Loretta Jean’s, Kombucha by bike, and more.
Citybikes will also be breaking ground on its new mural funded by a grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council and designed by Roger Peet of Just Seeds Collective.
For more information contact Citybikes at adsoc@citybikes.coop or 503-239-6951.
Love,
Ryan, Kathy, Leigh, Ashley, Ryan, etc etc of Citybikes Cooperative
Year: 2010
Brand: Specialized
Model: Crosstrail Sport
Color:Blue/Navy
Size:Large
Serial: WUD096052409E
Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97222
Stolen:2011-07-5
Stolen From: Side of house
Owner: Steven Patrick
OwnerEmail: stevenpatrick87@hotmail.com
Description: Has easton monkeylite xc carbon handlebars, xtr clip pedals, xt rear derailer
Police record with: Milwaukie PD
Police reference#: 11-2645
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
The Portland Bureau of Transportation will begin a major project on SW Sam Jackson Park Road this Monday that will result in its closure from July 11th to Labor Day (September 5th). Crews will attempt to shore up the soil beneath the road, and rebuild a portion of the road surface.
As the primary route for Oregon Health & Science University and Shriner’s Hospital, this closure will have a big impact on Marquam Hill access. If you ride your bike to “pill hill,” prepare for not just a detour, but new rules for bringing your bike on the Aerial Tram, which will likely get much more crowded starting Monday.
Year: 1980s
Brand: Miyata
Model: 718a
Color:turquoise
Size:small
Photo: http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2562/biked.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2011-07-7
Stolen From: It was stolen from my back yard: NE 8th & Prescott St.
Neighborhood: NE / King neighborhood
Owner: Lettie Jane Rennekamp
OwnerEmail: lettiejane@gmail.com
Reward: YES!
Description: My bike now has black grip tape, removable fenders, a smaller seat than in this photo, black with some white and red writing, a water bottle holder, regular metal pedals.
Police record with: T11004720
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
House Democrats have reacted sharply to the transportation reauthorization proposal released yesterday by the Republican-controlled House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
Among the issues they (and many other critics) have with the bill is that it cuts back infrastructure spending by one-third from current levels.
To help drive that point home, House Democrats have published a state-by-state breakdown of how the Republican’s funding reduction proposal could impact spending (PDF).
According to their numbers (based on FHWA data), Oregon would get $2,975,097,936 over the next six years at current transportation funding levels. Over that same time period, the current House proposal would send $1,968,585,926 to Oregon — for a difference of $1,006,512,010.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to create a new neighborhood greenway on North Michigan Avenue between N Fremont and Bryant Streets.
The aims of the project are to improve traffic conditions, make it more pleasant to walk and bike, and to reduce motor vehicle volumes and speeds. Another major issue PBOT hopes to solve with this project is all the traffic that uses Michigan as a cut-through for I-5 north when it backs up during evening rush-hour everyday.
PBOT’s main weapon to thwart the cut-through traffic (over half of which is Washington bound, see below) was a full median island on Rosa Parks at Michigan that would prevent left turns (onto the freeway on-ramp). However, that idea was shelved in favor of a partial median (which would still allow left turns) after some neighbors spoke out in opposition.
The annual Seattle-to-Portland bike ride is this weekend. That means about 10,000 people will roll into town (some on Saturday, but most on Sunday) via local streets en route to the finish line at Holladay Park in the Lloyd District.
STP usually takes the Broadway Bridge over the Willamette (except for last year when they opted for the Steel instead). But this year, organizers have chosen to take riders over the St. Johns Bridge and then through North Portland to reach the finish.
See the route into Portland below:
Job Title
Bike Commute Challenge Program Coordinator
Company/Organization
Bicycle Transportation Alliance (website)
Job Description
Reporting To: Programs Director
Rate of Pay: $12.50/hour
Status: Full-time, temporary: August 1- October 14
Location: Portland, OR
Vision Statement
Bicycling transforms communities by reinventing transportation and offering solutions that help solve the universal challenges to health, livability and the environment.
Executive Summary
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is a non-profit membership organization with a mission to create healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safer, more convenient and more accessible in Oregon and SW Washington.
We are hiring one temporary, full-time Program Coordinator who will support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s Bike Commute Challenge program from August 1st through October 14th. The Bike Commute Challenge is a month-long bike-to-work competition. In 2010, more than 11,000 people at more than 1,200 companies in Oregon and SW Washington participated.
Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator will work as part of team to:
– Teach Bike Commuting Workshops at workplaces, schools, and other locations throughout the Metro area.
– Help employers encourage bike commuting at their workplaces.
– Promote the Bike Commute Challenge at community events.
– Track and evaluate program reach and success including collecting and entering contacts and other data in BTA information systems.
– Assist in monitoring and responding to web help requests that come in through the Bike Commute Challenge Website
– Write content for the Bike Commute Challenge website, blog, Facebook page, and participant emails.
– Assist in planning and executing the Bike Commute Challenge Awards Party.
Requisite Experience
– Personal experience with and passion for bike commuting.
– Strong public speaking and teaching skills.
– Professionalism, comfort, and ease in a range of professional environments.
– Data entry and web facility.
– Strong written communication skills.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
– Basic bike mechanic skills.
– Event planning experience.
– Strong organizational skills.
– Proficiency in Spanish
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume as well as a completed BTA application form in PDF format via email to stephanie@bta4bikes.org. No calls, please.
The BTA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability or legal source of income.
