Seeking Recycle-a-Bike Program Co-ordinator
La Bikery Co-operative is a community bicycle centre with a workshop space for bicycle maintenance andrepairs. Located in the heart of downtown Moncton, on the NB Trail/Trans Canada Trail near the PetitcodiacRiver, the co-operative serves Greater Moncton’s tri-community.
Contract Position Available: The Recycle-a-Bike Coordinator will be responsible for researching, developing,and implementing a Recycle-a-Bike program, designed to recycle unused bicycles and redistribute them withinthe tri-community. Responsibilities include:
Research: existing programs to identify best practices and develop a program best suited for La Bikery.
Collection: Identify sources of bicycles and coordinate the process of donation with the membership
and community
Storage: Work with volunteers to prepare a designated space for storing bicycles.
Processing: Collect information regarding model, style, size, serial #, and condition of bicycles, and
develop a system to organize this information.
Distribution of Bicycles: Organize and manage bicycle distribution system (which could include
donation and/or sale of bicycles)
Develop donor database & "thank you" system
Experience/Qualifications:
- Adaptive and innovative thinker.
- Outgoing, friendly, highly organized person with interpersonal communication, coordination, andsupervisory skills.
- Previous work or volunteer experience in community-based organization, community advocacy andorganizing, bicycle shop, etc.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Board of Directors and volunteer members.
- Bilingual speakers with a working understanding of bicycle mechanics preferred.
Compensation: Contract $1,500. Project to be developed and implemented during the summer of 2013 to becompleted by August 31, 2013.
To Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume and three references to Amanda Hachey at planning@labikery.ca byJune 18th with “Recycle-a-Bike Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
