waba@waba.org
Phone: 202.518.0524
Fax: 202.518.0936

Washington Area
Bicyclist Association
2599 Ontario Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Jobs

 

DC Bike Ambassador Program Coordinator

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is looking for a full-time coordinator for the DC Bike Ambassador program, an innovative grassroots approach to bicycle outreach and encouragement.

The DC Bike Ambassadors are educators and enthusiasts who are working to bring better bicycling to the people of the District. Carefully selected for a love of bicycling, an understanding of the benefits that bikes can bring to communities, and effective communication skills, they are out on the streets day and night to promote bicycling and act as two-wheeled role models in our city.

The DC Bike Ambassador Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the Bike Ambassador program, including volunteer recruitment, training and coordination, event scheduling and staffing, developing new strategies and approaches to bicycle outreach and encouragement, and online program support and marketing. The DC Bike Ambassador coordinator will develop, produce and distribute bicycle safety publications, implement bike safety and education presentations, manage volunteer coordination and training efforts, participate in WABA events (both on- and off-bike), and the maintain and expand the Bike Ambassador program’s unique trailer program.

Responsibilities

The DC Bike Ambassador Coordinator will:

  1. Develop the calendar of Ambassador events and appear in public as the face of area bicycling.
  2. Communicate an effective and encouraging message about bikes and bicycling to employers, employees, cyclists, motorists, pedestrians and the press.
  3. Develop and implement Ambassador events, including: scheduling, logistics, planning, volunteer coordination, loading and unloading, staffing events, and pulling the bicycle trailer(s).
  4. Run the Bike Ambassador Trailer program, which involves pulling an advertising/public awareness bike trailer to target bicyclist, motorist and pedestrian behaviors.
  5. Administer all aspects of the program, including: budgeting, volunteer recruitment/coordination, data entry, organization/inventory, equipment maintenance, clerical work, grant reporting, etc.
  6. Advertise for, hire, and supervise a Part-time Bike Ambassador, as well as recruit and manage interns.
  7. Assist WABA in a non-Ambassador program capacity as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  1. A strong commitment to WABA’s mission and be a skillful and committed bicyclist with a solid understanding of the principles of bicycling safety and traffic law.
  2. At least two years of combined experience in: project management, events planning/management, marketing and/or volunteer coordination.
  3. Supervisory experience a plus.
  4. Excellent writing, presentation and public speaking skills.
  5. A flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  6. Experience with Microsoft Office, Facebook and Twitter (for professional purposes), experience with Salsa/Democracy in Action and WordPress a plus.
  7. The ability to pull a bicycle trailer weighing 100 lbs. for 1-3 hours.
  8. The ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  9. The ability to organize time wisely and multi-task in a relaxed, fun environment.
  10. Conversational fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
  11. Prior League of American Bicyclist Instructor certification a plus.

Benefits include flexible schedule, vacation, sick and personal leave, and WABA’s retirement and health insurance programs. Compensation: low to mid-$30K’s. This position is full-time, 40 hours/week.

About the Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Making bicycling better through advocacy and education, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) promotes biking as a healthy, low-cost, and environmentally-friendly form of transportation and recreation. With 4,000 members region-wide, WABA serves bicyclists throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, including the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Virginia.

Contact

Send a cover letter describing why you are the person for the job along with a resume to jobs@waba.org.  No phone calls please.

Position available immediately. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.

 

Internships

WABA appreciates the assistance of dedicated interns and believes that the intership should be beneficial both to the organization and to the intern.  We will work with interns to structure interships whenever possible to qualify for course credit or to ensure the creation of a work product that will be useful in the search for future paid employment.

 

Bicycling Advocacy & Outreach Intern - Spanish Language

WABA seeks a part-time, unpaid intern with skills in outreach, marketing & community organizing to play a vital role in expanding our ability to interact with and develop relationships with the Spanish-speaking communities in Maryland, Virginia & DC. The internship will involve a combination of office work and field work. Scheduling is flexible.

This internship is targeted toward candidates with basic existing knowledge of bicycle safety and the benefits that bicycling brings to a community and an interest in the fields of bicycle advocacy, bicycle education, active transportation and community organizing.

Duties

  • Translate existing bike education/advocacy materials into Spanish;
  • Help develop and coordinate WABA's Spanish-language communications strategy;
  • Help plan and implement bicycle events for Spanish language speakers;
  • Communicate with potential partner organizations;
  • Establish and grow a Spanish-language bike-related Twitter feed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must...

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university;
  • Be a proficient spanish speaker;
  • Own/obtain a bicycle and be proficient in its use.

The ideal candidate should...

  • Be familiar with bicycle advocacy;
  • Be familiar with the DC region;
  • Be available to work 15-20 hours per week, primarily during business hours, but with some evening/weekend work.
  • Be willing to work in a dynamic non-profit organization;
  • Be a strong supporter of WABA's mission.

WABA's Mission

The mission of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association is to create a healthy, more livable DC region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and affordable transportation; advocating better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment; and educating children, adults and motorists about safe bicycling.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@waba.org. WABA is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Bicycling Advocacy & Outreach Intern - Women's Cycling

WABA seeks a part-time, unpaid intern with skills in outreach, marketing & community organizing to play a vital role in expanding our ability to interact with and develop relationships with women cyclists, women's cycling organizations and women's online communities in Maryland, Virginia & DC. The internship will involve a combination of office work and field work. Scheduling is flexible.

This internship is targeted toward candidates with basic existing knowledge of bicycle safety and the benefits that bicycling brings to a community and an interest in the fields of bicycle advocacy, bicycle education, active transportation and community organizing.

Duties

  • Help develop and coordinate WABA's women-focused communications strategy;
  • Help plan and implement bicycle events for women;
  • Communicate with potential partner organizations;
  • Write blog posts, facebook & twitter updates.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must...

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university;
  • Own/obtain a bicycle and be proficient in its use.

The ideal candidate should...

  • Be familiar with bicycle advocacy;
  • Be familiar with the DC region;
  • Be available to work 15-20 hours per week, primarily during business hours, but with some evening/weekend work.
  • Be willing to work in a dynamic non-profit organization;
  • Be a strong supporter of WABA's mission.

WABA's Mission

The mission of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association is to create a healthy, more livable DC region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and affordable transportation; advocating better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment; and educating children, adults and motorists about safe bicycling.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@waba.org. WABA is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Membership Intern

Position Overview

The Membership Services Intern will gain firsthand knowledge of all WABA departments, but most specifically membership department.  Work includes assisting with membership fulfillment processes, database development, member resource development, assistance at membership related events and other tasks as assigned.

This internship offers a flexible schedule with a fifteen-hour-a-week commitment for at least three months. This position is based in Washington, DC. The position is not paid, but a small stipend may be available. We can work with academic requirements you may have, to help you earn course credit, and give you a unique opportunity to connect to a growing network of organizations making significant community improvements.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Specific experience working with influential non-profit organization
  • Experience working with database CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Software
  • Outreach work with state and local organizations
  • Academic credit, by working with your academic institution's internship program

Requirements

Essential:

  • Interest in Outreach
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Track record of working well on team projects

Helpful:

  • Excellent writing skills
  • Familiarity with the web, content management, and databases
  • Familiarity with local biking issues
  • Located in Washington, DC

 

On-going tasks for Membership Intern

  • Processing memberships and renewals and store items
  • Responding to membership concerns via email, phone and at events
  • Outreach to potential members
  • Researching new prospect member and supporter/partner organizations
  • Assisting with the coordination of direct mail to members (thank you letters, etc)
  • Updating database with new members, partners, and prospects
  • Other duties as assigned

Please send a letter of interest, resume, & references to jobs@waba.org  

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