bikestogether

Work for a nonprofit community bike shop that puts people on bikes and gives them the skills to keep them rolling! Bikes Together is seeking an experienced bike mechanic/service manager to serve as our full-time Service Lead at our Park Hill location. In this role you will be the hub of the shop, providing fix it service to the public, prepping retail bikes to sell, and being the bike resource for staff, volunteers, and the public. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community bike shop that supports Denver communities with a range of bicycling programs, services and products. We have a full-service bike shop offering used bikes, parts, and accessories and an affordable Service menu. In addition, we provide a Fix-your-Bike program where anyone can work on their bike with our tools and get assistance from our expert corps of volunteer mechanics. We also offer classes to those who wish to further their mechanical knowledge. Essential Duties: Perform impeccable repairs and tune-ups on a wide variety of bicycles Oversee all aspects of service department, including: service writing, inventory management, service schedule management, special orders, timely completion of work orders, documentation of repairs, and communication with customers Support programs and sales staff as needed Provide quality control of bikes in service department, bikes sold as retail, and backup QC for programs bikes Experience/Education: 2 years of bicycle service and mechanical experience Knowledge of nonprofits and/or community organizing preferred One year working as or with volunteers preferred Experience with Lightspeed OS or similar software preferred Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to make individuals historically marginalized by bike culture feel welcome Ability to explain technical aspects of bike maintenance in an accessible way to customers and volunteers Extensive technical and mechanical knowledge of bicycles and bicycle products Knowledge of and interest in refurbishing older bicycles Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills Accounting/inventory control experience helpful Ability to multi-task, prioritize, stay focused and complete tasks Ability to work professionally as a member of a team with people from diverse backgrounds Experience with wheel building, bleeding and maintaining hydraulic brake systems and maintenance of suspension systems preferred Physical Effort Required Regular lifting of 50+ pounds Prolonged standing, up to 8 hours per day Competitive pay based on experience. Benefits include: employee discounts, access to industry perks, paid time off, and a monthly healthcare stipend. Bikes Together is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ folks encouraged to apply. To Apply: Send your resume, two references, and a brief letter explaining why you’re a good fit to the address on our website or drop off your application at our Park Hill or Mariposa shop locations by March 31th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants may be contacted before the deadline, so don’t delay. Apply today!

Want to help move Denver by bike? Do you believe in the power of riding bicycles to promote personal wellness, improve environmental quality, support access to opportunity, and facilitate a stronger connection within communities? Are you driven to make the Denver area a better place for all? If you can answer “yes” to these questions, you belong at Bikes Together. Bikes Together is committed to recruiting and supporting diverse perspectives. We promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. People of color, women, low-income, LGBTQ strongly encourage to apply. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking encouraged to apply For full details, go to http://bikestogether.org/jobs/ Bikes Together is currently hiring for multiple positions, our application deadline is March 13th, 2017 for all currently posted positions. Retail Associates – Seasonal – Park Hill Neighborhood Workshop Seasonal Full and Part Time Bicycle Service Positions – Park Hill and Mariposa Locations Full-Time Bicycle Refurbishment Specialist – North Park Hill Commissary Bike Wrangler – Part Time, Year Round, Flexible Schedule Bike Camp Instructor – Seasonal Paid Internship Outreach and Events Coordinator – Seasonal/Part Time