Year: 2015

Job Title *
Service Manager/Lead Tech
Company/Organization *
Discover Bicycles in Hood River

Job Description *
Hood River’s oldest continually operating bike shop is looking for a chill but business-minded personality with excellent technical skills and customer service. The Service Manager position is also the Lead Tech role, which means you will be resonsible not only for scheduling, coordinating and completing repairs in a timely matter, but you will also manage and develop other service department staff during our peak business season from April to October. The service manager will coordinate with the ownership to order and maintain service inventory and supplies. As lead tech you will be responsible for training and advising other service staff of best practices and new technologies. You will also be expected to keep abreast of new products to assist sales staff and other mechanics as new products are brought in to the shop.

Other Responsibilities and Key Attributes
*Strong attention to detail with regards to offering customers most complete and effective service possible.
*Promote clear time standards for repairs and encourage staff to improve efficiency while maintaining highest quality work.
*Evaluate new products and make recommendations to ownership to increase potential sales in service department.
*Respond promptly to calls and emails from customers with clear and concise answers.
*Allocate work to service staff based on their skills and productivity.
*Applicant should have high level of knowledge working with suspension components and hydraulic brakes and also have wheel building competency.
*Applicant should have minimum of 3-5 years of bicycle service experience; management experience is plus.

Discover Bicycles is offering very competitive pay for the right individual. The ownership will give a high level of latitude and support to the position to help the service manager improve and develop the overall service operation as our shop continues to develop within a vibrant and growing outdoor-oriented community.

How to Apply *
Email resume and cover letter with references to discokurt@gmail.com. Please do not apply via Facebook.

Job Title *
Sponsorship Manager

Company/Organization *
Cascade Bicycle Club

Job Description *
Sponsorship Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

Cascade Bicycle Club seeks a seasoned sponsorship professional to lead its acquisition and fulfillment efforts. The position is part of a high-achieving, four-person development team including: a CFRE development director; a membership and development manager; and a membership and development coordinator. This is a full time, salaried position with frequent evening and weekend work required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquisition, contracting, fulfillment, reporting and stewardship of $400,000 in cash sponsorships (including $100,000 in new income) and $200,000 in in-kind sponsorships
Service a portfolio of 75 partners (including 25 highly active partners) and 20-30 prospective partners
Stay abreast of sponsorship best practices through participation in IEG and Advancement Northwest
Work in collaboration with multiple teams (primarily events teams and program staff) on contract fulfillment
Attend all bicycling events where major sponsors have a presence
Work in collaboration with communications team to ensure correct placement of logos and other contracted obligations in social media and publications
Work with sponsors to craft messaging for Cascade’s audiences

KEY PROPERTIES

The Bike Everywhere Breakfast (April/May – 1,000 people)
The Seattle to Portland (July – 10,000 riders)
Bike Month (May – 20,000 people)
12 additional recreational riding events ranging in size from several hundred to several thousand participants
Several other minor properties including 12 sponsor-wrapped trailers and bicycle education programs such as the Major Taylor Project and Basic of Bicycling
The Cascade Bicycling Center — current capital campaign includes several naming opportunities. Campaign ends year-end 2015

KEY COMPETENCIES

Creative, able to come up with out-of the-box ideas for sponsorship activation that feel authentic and add value for the sponsor and Cascade
Project Management – create and adhere to deadlines
Exceptional detail orientation for tracking and following leads
Familiarity with data tracking (spreadsheets as well as CRM), experience with Salesforce a plus
Customer service orientation
Strong oral and written communication skills
Fearless yet gracious
Experience in sales account management
Positive can-do attitude
Exceptional listening skills
Comfortable presenting to high level executives
Experience designing reports and proposals (InDesign or Publisher experience a plus)
Interest in cycling a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years experience in sponsorship management
THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The development team fosters important relationships with philanthropic organizations and individuals to raise the financial support needed for Cascade to run its programs and fulfill its mission. Our biggest fundraiser event is the Bike Everywhere Breakfast in May.

BENEFITS

Why should you work for Cascade?

Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
Matching contributions to a retirement account
Beautiful office on the shores of Lake Washington with easy access off the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Cash incentive for commuting by bike
Office-wide winter recess between December 25 and January 1
Free entry and guest pass on all Cascade rides
Fun and passionate co-workers
Meaningful work making the Puget Sound region a better place for bicycling

THE ORGANIZATION

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest locally based bicycle organization, is 15,000-members and 36-staff strong, and serves bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the Puget Sound region. With a mission to improve lives through bicycling, we teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe place to ride, and produce world-class rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland, Connect Puget Sound, Free Group Rides, the Bike Month Challenge, Basics of Bicycling and the Major Taylor Project. Learn more at www.cascade.org.

Cascade Bicycle Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, persons of color and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment at Cascade is of an at-will nature.

How to Apply *
TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references all in a single PDF document to sponsorship@cascadebicycleclub.org. Please mention how you heard about this position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Job Title *
Warehouse Worker

Company/Organization *
Castelli USA

Job Description *
Castelli USA is seeking a full-time Warehouse Worker for our warehouse in NE Portland. The position performs various warehouse functions (picking, packing, shipping, receiving, etc.). Applicants should be highly motivated with an attention to detail and a team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Picking orders correctly, quickly and efficiently
• Packing and shipping orders using UPS Small Package plus some freight
• Receiving inbound products and putting away on shelves
• Keeping warehouse neat and clean
• Helping with physical inventory counts
• Process returns from customers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must have a positive attitude and be highly motivated
• Must be punctual and maintain a good attendance record

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years Warehouse experience
• Basic PC skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, UPS Worldship

Our offices are in the Hollywood/Laurelhurst district of NE Portland and close to MAX and bike routes. We offer competitive salary, health care, 401k, profit sharing, PTO, and a generous product allowance.

How to Apply *
Send your resume and cover letter to Mike Sheppard, Director of Operations at msheppard@castelli-us.com