Month: September 2013

Job Title
Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist

Company/Organization
League of American Bicyclists

Job Description
The League of American Bicyclists seeks a new member of the Bicycle Friendly America℠ Program Team to provide direct, hands-on assessments and assistance to 100 communities nationwide annually. The Bicycle Friendly Community program provides a roadmap to improve conditions for bicycling and has recognized 259 communities in 47 states as BFCs.

Responsibilities:

The BFC Specialist will work collaboratively with the BFA Program Team, membership and Trek retailers to lead hands-on workshops across the country. Successful candidates will have a connection to bicycling, experience facilitating groups, knowledge of nonprofit organizations, be resourceful and solutions-oriented and demonstrate effective leadership with diverse stakeholders. Possess a demonstrated history of success working both independently and as part of a team. Proven ability to collaborate and work successfully with multiple constituents to deliver and improve programs and initiatives. This new position is an excellent opportunity and a compensated way to experience the entire United States and spread biking goodwill. That, the League acknowledges that the required travel may make it a good fit for one to two years, after which an ideal candidate would transition into a program role with less travel. Urban planning/design/engineering experience is a plus.
The Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist plans and coordinates all aspects of the League’s BFC Visits including the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates BFC Visits: In selected cities, works directly with city staff, local bike advocates, Trek retailers and other stakeholders to plan and coordinate a BFC Visit
• Conducts BFC Visit: Conduct a bike program and network assessment; community bike learning tour with stakeholders and decision makers; action planning session and follow-up report for participants
• Official reporting: Will produce in depth reports on current network conditions along with bike programs, policies and projects.
• Produces blog posts, photos and social media material to promote the BFC Visits
• Participate on BFC Review Team: Serves as a reviewer for BFC Applications twice a year.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have the following skills and experience:
• Ability to travel extensively (75-90 city visits per year)
• Knowledge of and experience in what it takes to build Bicycle Friendly Communities
• Knowledge of and experience with the local government decision making process
• Great social skills and ability to answer questions on the spot
• Critical assessment tools necessary for providing on-the-ground feedback and follow-up reports
• Experience managing travel, meeting planning and group facilitation
• Self-driven, ability to work with little supervision
• Strong writing and communication skills with an ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Minimum of two years in related experience
Program Specialist will report to the Vice President, Programs. Salary is based on experience. The League offers a generous benefits package.

Full listing: http://www.bikeleague.org/content/jobs-join-our-bfa-team

How to Apply
Interested candidates may submit a personalized cover letter and resume to bill@bikeleague.org. Applications are due by September 16th.

Job Title
Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist

Company/Organization
League of American Bicyclists

Job Description
http://www.bikeleague.org/content/jobs-join-our-bfa-team

Job Summary: The Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist is a primary contact for communities, business, universities and states looking to be great places for bicycling. The program specialist provides information on how these places can improve conditions for bicyclists in the areas of engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation/planning and researches the latest programs and projects available within these categories. The program specialist works in a team to produce written reports and multimedia presentations making the case for the Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program, assists in developing BFA educational and outreach materials, reviews BFA applications, contributes to listserves and publications on behalf of the BFA program and provides in-person technical assistance through workshops and meetings.

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities
• Working collaboratively on a team that provides information/assistance related to creating great bicycling communities, businesses, universities and states via phone, email, or written communication.
• Assists in the development of new outreach and promotion materials including online tools, written reports, and multimedia presentations
• Develops toolkits for various user groups working to make their communities, campuses and organizations Bicycle Friendly
• Works with the Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly Business, Bicycle Friendly University and Bicycle Friendly State review teams to review and provide feedback for applications.
• Compiles research and reports on customer satisfaction, key components to building BFA and improving conditions for bicycling
• Performs other related duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Knowledge of:
• The key components of building communities, businesses and campuses that welcome and accommodate bicycling for people of all ages and abilities
• Bicycling program and promotion efforts that have been effectively used to encourage bicycling
• Transportation engineering and planning as it relates to the accommodation of bicyclists
• Bicycling advocacy efforts, bicycling education, and the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program specifically
• Comprehensive planning procedures and best practices
• Business and management principles involved in policy analysis, program evaluation, and great customer service
• Principles and methods for survey design, production of educational materials, and the measurement of project outcomes
Skills and Abilities to:
• Communicate effectively in speech and writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision
• Research the latest in bicycling programs and policies in order to provide the best possible information and tools for communities, businesses and universities seeking to become great places for bicycling
• Make formal presentations relating to program matters
• Perform administrative program tasks
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred. Course work in such subjects as city planning or design, geography, landscape architecture, engineering, public or business administration, higher education, public policy and other related subjects is desirable.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator and database management is a plus
• Experience with creating great bicycling businesses and universities desirable
• Bicycling advocacy experience is a plus
• Five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Program Specialist is based in Washington, DC and will report to the Vice President, Programs. Salary is based on experience. The League offers a generous benefits package.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may submit a personalized cover letter and resume to bill@bikeleague.org. Applications are due by September 16th.