Job Title
Area Manager (Oregon)
Company / Organization
LifeCycle Adventures
Job Description
LifeCycle Adventures — Local Operator / Area Manager (Oregon)
Location: Portland, OR (greater metro)
Engagement: Independent contractor
Travel Area: Willamette Valley, Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge
Overview
LifeCycle Adventures is seeking a Local Operator to deliver our private, self-guided cycling tours in Oregon. This role is ideal for a small local business or an experienced independent contractor based in the Portland area.
What You’ll Do
• Tour Delivery & Guest Care – Meet guests, transport riders/bikes/luggage, provide route briefings, and on-call support.
• Operations & Logistics – Coordinate schedules, lodging handoffs, luggage moves, rider shuttles, and incident response.
• Quality & Safety – Maintain high service standards, ensure adherence to SOPs, complete reports, and uphold safety protocols.
• Local Expertise – Share Oregon’s culture, history, and geography; provide vetted dining/activity suggestions.
We provide training, guidebooks, GPS app, routes, and operating procedures. Day-to-day, you’ll work autonomously and exercise independent judgment in the field.
Seasonality & Workload
• Part-time, variable, based on sold trips.
• Primarily June–September; tour lengths range 3–10 days.
• Requires flexibility for in-season, on-call coverage and multi-day commitments.
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)
• Exceptional hosting and client-service presence; calm, solutions-oriented communicator.
• Operationally minded, highly organized, detail-focused, and reliable with time management.
• Prior bike guiding or adjacent outdoor guiding/operations experience.
• Strong local knowledge of Oregon riding areas, roads, and conditions.
• Cycling oriented mindset and competent bike mechanic (field fixes & quick triage).
• Clean driving record and driver’s license; able to lift bikes and luggage.
• Current First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain promptly).
• Operate from home or small office with stable connectivity.
Nice-to-Haves
• Vehicle/van suitable for guest and bike transport.
Compensation
• Competitive, industry-aligned contractor rates, commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
• Rates vary by assignment type (e.g., transfer days, guiding, on-call coverage, multi-day blocks).
Growth Path (possibility)
• Operations Manager, North America: oversee seasonal staffing, SOPs, service levels, and cost performance across multiple regions.
• New Destination Development: collaborate on route design, vendor curation, and launch operations.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to Gregory Craig at Greg@lifecycleadventures.com
