Job Title

Development Director

Company / Organization

Community Cycling Center

Job Description

START DATE: As soon as available
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Salary, FT
LOCATION: Portland, OR
SALARY: $60,000
BENEFITS: Includes health & dental

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
We love Portland and bikes. So we put our two loves together over 25 years ago, creating a nonprofit organization on a mission to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits.

Our vision is to help build a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected. We believe that all Portlanders—regardless of income or background—should have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, and health benefits of bicycling. This is the motivation behind everything we do.

In addition to delivering dynamic programs that benefit under-served communities, we operate a full-service bike shop in NE Portland that is staffed by highly experienced mechanics from diverse cycling backgrounds. Our programs and shop services combined help riders build their skills and confidence; empower young people to ride to school and adults to ride to work; offer educational opportunities for teens to earn school credit; and support everyone in riding for health and recreation. We also collaborate with numerous community partners to generate pathways to employment and engagement within the growing bicycle movement by training new educators, leaders, advocates, and mechanics.

Our goal is to help create a healthy, sustainable Portland for all community members.

The Community Cycling Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY
The Development Director at the Community Cycling Center plays an integral role in ensuring the strategic direction and financial health of a multi-faceted, community-based nonprofit organization. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and maintains overarching leadership and accountability for prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding diverse revenue streams. They directly supervise the development team, participate in annual budgeting, and help lead strategic long-range planning efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Please note that the percentage indicators below represent an estimate of how much time each week will be spent fulfilling these functions. In terms of importance, all areas are valued equally.

Community Mobilization & Development (15%)
• In collaboration with the ED and development team, cultivate exceptional, transparent, and trusted relationships with supporters in order to elevate the organization’s work and fundraising potential.
• Actively work to bring people together around the Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising and an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strive to support and uplift all people within the communities we serve, inclusive of a diversity of ethnicities, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, classes, disabilities, ages, and other factors that contribute to a vibrant and thriving region.
• Actively work to diversify our donor and volunteer base so that it reflects broad-based community support for our work and our mission.

Leadership & Management (25%)
• Facilitate a successful, evolving development department that upholds the mission of the Community Cycling Center. Provide a strong leadership presence while fostering a dynamic, innovative, values-driven work environment for all.
• Supervise a team that currently includes a Development Manager, Grants Manager, a Communications and Marketing Coordinator, and at times one or more contractors. Conduct timely and useful annual performance evaluations for staff on your team and contribute to organization-wide evaluation processes. When needed, lead hiring of new team members consistent with organizational values.
• Provide and/or support ongoing training for team members, both in development skills and in diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks.
• Provide necessary support and expertise in streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and identifying opportunities that support strategic revenue growth.
• Ensure open communication between the Development Department and other arms of the organization.
• Work with Finance Director to reconcile donor database with financial records.
• Work as part of the Organizational Leadership Team to develop and enhance strategic plans and participate in organization-wide work planning and decision making.

Strategic Fund Development (60%)
• Provide leadership and direction for all revenue-generating activities related to individual donors, foundation/government grants, corporate sponsors, special fundraising events, and strategic partnerships.
• Be available to support other departments to maximize and optimize revenue received.
• Strategically identify major donor prospects and corporate partners. Assume primary responsibility for designing and executing strategies to secure gifts of significant value ($10K-$50K) and for cultivating and stewarding relationships with those donors.
• Work with the Development, Volunteer, and Communications teams to plan and conduct the Cycling Center’s annual fundraising events. Lead the development team in securing corporate and individual event sponsors.
• Work as part of the Organizational Leadership Team, and with the Director of Finance, ED, and Board of Directors to design the organization’s annual budget.
• Utilize the Community Cycling Center’s Salesforce database. Ensure donor and constituent records are maintained accurately. Input and track specific cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship actions related to major donors and campaign sponsors in a timely manner.
• Provide support to the Board of Directors and ED in planning, developing, and achieving Board-led fundraising activities and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
REQUIRED
• A deep appreciation for the mission and values of the Community Cycling Center, as well as an understanding of the unique and complex community development and social justice issues facing Portland residents.
• At least four years of successful and progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising and resource development experience, including a demonstrated understanding of fee-for-service and social venture revenue models. Familiarity with local, regional, private, and public funding sources.
• Demonstrated willingness, ability, and success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors. Must have a proven track record making direct individual “asks.”
• Innovative, values-driven, self-directed, confident, and action-oriented personality.
• Exceptional, culturally proficient communication skills. Adaptable, accessible, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and responsibly, and also to collaborate effectively.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, constituent management databases, and time management platforms.
• Experience living in or working in low-income communities and an understanding of barriers to bicycling faced by people living on a low income.

PREFERRED
• Experience using Salesforce, including Moves Management expertise.
• Knowledge and/or personal experience of how Portlanders use bicycles to meet their daily needs.
• Coursework or training in nonprofit management, fundraising, marketing, event planning, and/or other related fields.
• Fluency in one or more languages spoken in Portland’s marginalized communities (e.g., Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali).
• Lived experience as a member of a marginalized community.
• Experience using QuickBooks or a retail Point of Sale system.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume by email with “Development Director” as the subject line to jobs@communitycyclingcenter.org.

Job Title

Sales and Customer Service Associate

Company / Organization

Sugar Wheel Works

Job Description

Sugar Wheel Works is currently seeking a full-time, year-round Sales and Customer Service Associate at our Portland, Oregon workshop. We make custom handbuilt bicycle wheels, tuned specifically for the rider, the bike, riding style, and dreams of where these wheels can take you.

Responsibilities:
-Create an exceptional customer experience throughout the entire sales process. Be engaging, positive and personable.
-Respond to all sales leads quickly and professionally using various types of effective communication channels, often communicating with many customers simultaneously.
-Generate quotes, send and track invoices.
-Track precise details of orders, schedule wheel builds and delivery.
-Provide customers with regular updates and manage expectations throughout the wheel building process.
-Order and receive parts.
-Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
-Able to work as part of a team. Must be reliable, flexible, and accurate.
-Able to handle customer concerns appropriately and timely.
-Be a trusted subject matter expert and enthusiast of cycling culture, bike and wheel technology.
-Use Lightspeed point-of-sale system

Our ideal candidate will have worked in bicycle sales and have an above average familiarity with bicycles, and bike parts — especially wheels. They will have sales experience, deep product knowledge, mechanical experience and a desire to grow with our company. Excellence with customers and coworkers in a diverse team environment are the main priority.

At Sugar Wheel Works our mission is to message about, design, and build fine bicycle wheels. Sugar exists to enhance the riding experience, eliminate headaches, and provide unmatched expertise to riders seeking wheels that match their bikes, rides, and style.
We are inspired by a diverse, fanatical group of riders from around the world and strive to reflect them in our team at the shop. Sugar Wheel Works is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equitable employment shop. Please contact us to apply.

Experience:
Bicycle and bicycle accessory knowledge: 3+ years
Mechanical experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Wheel building experience is a plus but not required. The candidate will be offered opportunities to learn the nuances of wheel building by exposure and instruction.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@breadwinnercyles.com by Feb. 10th, 2021.
We will do our best to acknowledge each applicant.

Job Title

General Accounting Clerk

Company / Organization

Stages Cycling

Job Description

Stages Cycling offers you the opportunity to work within the bike industry in an environment of like-minded people. We are looking for great people to join our team who are committed to living out our core values – Passionate, Creative, Intelligent, Listening, and Agile – All in an innovative environment.
Apply through our Career Portal at www.stagescycling.com/careers.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for providing accounting support to Accounting Controller and other managers. Issues and receives daily invoices and documents on the general ledger system, ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, handles accounts payable duties, and assists accounting personnel.
Performs accounts payable functions to include:
• Matches system Purchase Orders with invoices as they are received.
• Charges expenses to accounts and departments by analyzing invoices and expense reports, recording the entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos and issuing stop payments as necessary.
• Maintains vendor records in accounting system.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
Performs accounts receivable functions to include:
• Prepare invoices for customers for Foundation Fitness and its subsidiaries.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service department and customers.
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions using appropriate systems to manage information.
• Maintains customer records in accounting database.
• Maintain weekly aging report and provide information and updates to internal clients.
Performs other accounting functions to include:
• Reports sales taxes using third party administrator and reconciles sales taxes payable.
• Maintains historical records and files according to standard IRS guidelines for records retention.
• Assists with monthly closing activities regarding accounts payable reconciliation.
• Assists with related special projects and provides ad hoc reports as required by management.
• Assists with monthly closing activities regarding accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Assists with related special projects and provides ad hoc reports as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Analyzing Information, Data Entry Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, General Math Skills, Reporting Skills, ERP Knowledge, Sophisticated Time Management, Multi-Tasking and Organizational Skills, Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Understanding of Accounting Principles,
PREFERRED SKILLS
Working Knowledge of General Ledger, NetSuite ERP.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Foundation Fitness will make reasonable accommodations requested.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit or stand; use hands to finger or handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; read and see near objects. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position requires some overtime during month end activites.
TRAVEL
Travel is not required for this role.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Offers of employment will be contingent upon the results of a background check. Background checks will be completed only after a contingent offer of employment has been accepted. Background checks include social security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional reference verification, criminal history check, and potentially additional searches. Searches related to criminal history will take into consideration the nature of the crime and its relation to the position, the time since the conviction, the number of convictions, and relevant risk to the business and related parties.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This position is a full-time, in-office attendance position. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, Flexible Spending Account, Paid vacation and holidays, free access to our fitness center, and product discounts.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply and welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We are committed to evaluating candidates based on job qualifications. We will make reasonable accommodations as requested.

How to Apply

Apply through our Career Portal at www.stagescycling.com/careers.