Organizer, Cascade Bicycle Club
Job Title: Organizer
Organization: Cascade Bicycle Club, Seattle WA
Application deadline: 8/22
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references by August 22, 2008 to be considered for the position of Organizer in our Advocacy Department.
A successful candidate will be responsible for mobilizing and educating CBC members and the bicycle community to advance a pro-bike agenda. They will also assist advocacy staff in educating local leaders about the benefits of bicycling and work to secure the passage of laws and policies in the Puget Sound region, such as Complete Streets.
An understanding of transportation and land use policy is required. Campaign or other organizing experience is a necessity.
Responsibilities
- Grow and maintain list of CBC advocacy volunteers
- Train volunteers with relevant skills
- Mobilize volunteers for internal projects and external advocacy (phone canvasses, LTE campaigns, etc)
- Assist with major CBC events as needed
- Address public meetings
- Create content for advocacy alerts and web pages
- Assist with outreach activities of the Club with related organizations
Skills
- Basic understanding of HTML and WYSIWYG web tools
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to assist with research projects
- Energetic and personable affect with volunteers and allies
Applications may be submitted electronically to:
david.hiller@cascadebicycleclub.org
Please include “Advocacy Job Application” in the subject line.
Applications may be mailed to:
Advocacy Search
C/O Cascade Bicycle Club
PO Box 15165
Seattle, WA 98115
About Cascade Bicycle Club:
The Cascade Bicycle Club (CBC), a not-for-profit 501©4 organization, is the largest local bicycle organization in the United States, with more than 9,500 members. We work directly with governments, allied organizations, neighborhoods, and our members to advance our mission to build better communities through cycling. The Club’s campaigns have resulted in new facilities, funding and access for cyclists throughout the Puget Sound Region.
Location: Seattle
- Compensation: Competitive salary – based on experience, Medical Insurance, Employer Match to IRA Contribution, Sick Time, Vacation, Flexible Schedule
- This is a non-profit organization.
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