Job: New Inventory Coordinator – Community Cycling Center

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Job Title
New Inventory Coordinator

Company/Organization
Community Cycling Center

Job Description
The Community Cycling Center broadens access to bicycling and its benefits through hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and neighborhood bike shop. We believe bicycles are a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. This position is located at the Community Cycling Center bike shop at 1700 NE Alberta. The Community Cycling Center is an energetic and collaborative workplace. Visit www.CommunityCylingCenter.org for more information about us.

The Community Cycling Center promotes an inclusive culture and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. As a non-profit we believe that fundraising is everyone’s job. There is an expectation that all employees will support fundraising efforts.
The New Inventory Coordinator is responsible for the purchasing, inventory management, and distributor relations for the Community Cycling Center bike shop. With the support of the shop management team and the New Inventory Specialist, the New Inventory Coordinator will help to ensure that customers and shop staff have a great selection of what they need and want. The position will require a team-building approach, the ability to anticipate demands, and a customer focused approach to purchasing. Experience in a high-volume retail environment, clear communication methods, and constant refinement of systems will be crucial to the success of this position.

Purchasing and Inventory Management (85%)

• Fill purchase orders based on the needs of shop operations
• Develop quality relationships with parts distributors to ensure consistent and timely delivery of shipments
• Analyze sales trends to determine adequate stocking levels and product selection
• Refine and update inventory management systems to maximize efficiency
• Coordinate the delivery of special orders
• Process items that need to be returned to distributors
• Execute and process product returns and exchanges
• Coordinate with accounting team to ensure bills are paid on time and due credits have been received.

Planning and Evaluation (15%)

• Work with shop management team to utilize storage and floor space to maximize accessibility to customers and staff
• Evaluate trends in product returns and customer feedback
• Track and report monthly spending budget
• Coordinate with program managers to provide for the needs of Cycling Center programs
• Stay current on new products and evaluate opportunities to refine product offerings

General Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Bicycle focused technical competency
• Experience in purchasing and inventory coordination required
• Strong organizational skills including ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to meet project deadlines and account for detailed objectives
• Fluency in spreadsheet software and comfort navigating inventory management systems a must
• Able to work closely and effectively with people from different cultural and class backgrounds
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check

PAY RATE & BENEFITS:
Hours: Full Time (32-40 hrs/wk)
Pay: $12.89 – $15.00/hour depending on experience and expertise
Term: Permanent
Schedule: 5 day week, Monday through Friday
Benefits: A partial list of benefits includes health and dental insurance, Paid Time Off, Used Parts Allowance, flexible scheduling during off-season, and working for a dynamic nonprofit in an exciting time in its organizational history.

How to Apply
Please submit cover letter, resume, and (3) references to: jobs@communitycyclingcenter.org

Legally blind couple on a bike tour makes stop in Portland

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Tauru Chaw at Multnomah Falls yesterday.
(Photo: Christi Bruchok)

Riding a bicycle from Argentina to Alaska is a huge challenge. Now imagine if you were legally blind. Christi Bruchok and Tauru Chaw — both of whom are legally blind and are over 12,000 miles into their journey — will speak in Portland on Sunday.

Tauru and Christi of Two Blind to Ride have taken on this challenge in order to raise awareness of the abilities of the sight-impaired and “to inspire people everywhere to chase after their own dreams.” Judging from the epic photos of their snow-filled journey from Bend en route to Portland yesterday, I have no doubt they are leaving a trail of inspiration in their wake.

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Filmed by Bike starts tomorrow: Here’s your guide

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This is how you’ll feel
at Filmed by Bike.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Filmed by Bike, one of Portland’s most beloved celebrations of bicycling, starts tomorrow! This is the 11th annual festival and organizer Ayleen Crotty has put together what looks to be another stellar event. The street party is bigger and more exciting, there are tons of special performances planned including live art creation, bike dancing, and music. And of course there are eight screenings of four distinct programs chock full of the “best bike movies from around the world.”

Ayleen recently shared a rundown of special events and other fun stuff you won’t want to miss.

The New Belgium Street Fest

  • The Street Fest is all mew this year, it’s all ages and goes from 3-9pm.
  • Dots Cafe is hosting New Belgium Beer and serving up food in the beer garden.
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Blue and White K2 Zed 1.0

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Brand: K2
Model: Zed 1.0
Color:Blue and White
Size:18
Serial: U264243394
Photo: http://1mg.me/?w=300&h=300&filename=2003-K2-Zed-1.jpg&f=Photos
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-04-18
Stolen From: Front porch, SE 40th & Powell.
Neighborhood: Creston Kenilworth
Owner: David Hennessy
OwnerEmail: me(at sign)davidhennessy.net
Reward: 100
Description: The bike had a front light mount (light not attached when stolen) and a water bottle holder. Also, several “Bike Swarm” stickers.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Inspired by Copenhagen, League reveals more about ‘Diamond’ program

Marching orders from the League.

Portland is one of just three cities in the U.S. to have achieved a Platinum level designation for bike-friendliness from the League of American Bicyclists. Platinum used to be the highest level a city could earn; but now there’s Diamond and the League just announced details on what it will take to reach it.

Does Portland have a chance? Do we even care?

In the current issue of their American Bicyclist magazine, the League’s Bill Nesper writes that they worked with none other than Andreas Rohl, head of the bike program for the City of Copenhagen, to help design the Diamond program. (You might recall Rohl from his appearance at the 2009 National Bike Summit.) Like the Copenhagen Bicycle Account, Nesper says Diamond eligibility will be, “based on tangible metrics and citizen satisfaction.” He also unveiled “Five key performance areas of he Diamond assessment”:

» Percentage of trips to work and school by bike.
» Bicyclist safety.
» Public perception of safety.
» Public satisfaction.
» Quality of bicycling network, programs and policies

The League will award points based on those five areas on a 100-point scale:

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Blue/Grey Kona Jake 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake
Color:Blue/Grey
Size:60
Serial: F1007k0322
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2013-04-18
Stolen From: Locked garage, bike rack was cut, and locked bike was removed.
Neighborhood: N. Mississippi, Tupelo Alley
Owner: James Cranston
OwnerEmail: jacrans( atsign )reed.edu
Reward: 100
Description: A clean, lightly used, Kona Jake. It is grey/blue, with black handle bars.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1331118
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Paving project on NE 28th spurs talk of bikeway improvements

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Riding on NE 28th: A lot of people do it,
but it could be a lot nicer.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

A City of Portland paving project (yes, they still do them) on NE 28th Avenue has spurred a discussion among local activists about how to improve bike access on a busy segment of the street.

The project will grind down the existing pavement and then repave the 0.2 mile stretch between Burnside and Glisan. This part of NE 28th features a common cross-section for Portland commercial districts: two narrow standard vehicle lanes and parking on both sides of the street. Because 28th makes a direct connection from southeast to northeast Portland and has a bike-friendly bridge over Interstate 84, it also happens to be a popular bike route. However, without any bike-specific infrastructure, riding on NE 28th can be stressful and it’s certainly not welcoming for novice riders.

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black KHS Urban Express 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: KHS
Model: Urban Express
Color:black
Size:medium
Serial: U11001042
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2013-04-16
Stolen From: 720 SW Washington St
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Laura James
OwnerEmail: pcdrlaura(AT)yahoo.com
Description: Black frame, 21 speed, yellow plastic fenders and basic aluminum rack. Also had two red lights, one on front and one on back. (Note: this is a second posting to add new details)
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-30535
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Portland’s bike-friendly cemetery

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Through this gate is a somber and spiritual place — that
also happens to be a very popular and important bike route.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

River View Cemetery, perched in lush green hills above the Willamette River just south of downtown Portland, is just like any other cemetery in America except for one major difference: it’s bike-friendly. Even though it’s owned and operated as a private business, River View’s board of directors and management have gone out of their way to accomodate people who ride through their 350 acre property on bicycles.

It’s been almost three years since River View installed bike-specific pavement markings and route signs through their property. I rode through the cemetery myself a few days ago and figured it was time to check in with David Noble, the executive director of the River View Cemetery Association.

Before sharing some thoughts from Noble, here are some photos of how the cemetery accommodates people riding bikes…

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Black Fuji Team le 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Fuji
Model: Team le
Color:Black
Size:56cm
Stolen in Ptld, OR 97266
Stolen:2013-04-18
Stolen From: Eastport la fitness
Neighborhood: Lents
Owner: Thomas Iden
OwnerEmail: Tomiden( atsign )hotmail.com
Reward: 100$
Description: Excellent cond. fuji black embossed seat toe clips carbon front fork ultegra components rear detachable fender underseat pack black bar tape
Police record with: East precinct
Police reference#: 1330883
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Why use bikes for business? Two Portlanders share their stories

Two more bike-based businesses.

Recently I’ve learned about two more Portland businesses that have made bicycles an integral part of their business. Crank Roasting is a new coffee company and Co-Creative Pruning has been in business since 2010. I asked the owners of both businesses to share more about what they do and why they’ve decided to use bicycles.

Cory Love, owner of Crank Roasting:

“I have been involved in coffee roasting over the last 15 years. My love of riding and racing bikes goes back to my childhood – racing BMX through the late 70’s and 80’s and then in my mid 20’s I got into road cycling and racing. As my family and business became busier in my 30’s, I was finding it harder to ride consistently. I started dreaming about a way to be able to have bicycling be integral to my business.”

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