Mission Statement: "The Recyclery Collective seeks to build community through the restoration of donated and discarded bicycles. We share resources and knowledge in order to support an affordable, independent, and sustainable mode of transportation. In this spirit of education and mutual aid, we encourage discussion about how our transportation choices affect the health of our communities and our environment."

Description: The Recyclery Collective is hiring a part-time bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles both for sale and donation. The mechanic will work between 10 and 20 hours a week with a semi-flexible schedule. Working with one or more collective members, this person will be responsible for:

* Evaluating bicycle donations for repair or scrapping
* Transporting bikes between the storage location and the shop
* Making necessary repairs to used (sometimes abused) bicycles in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet The Recyclery's standards
* Reporting work to the Collective, either in weekly meetings or through a liaison
* Maintaining records of bikes fixed and repairs made

Working with the Collective: The Recyclery's governing body, the Collective, meets weekly to decide issues impacting the direction of the organization and operates with no formal director using a consensus process. The person hired for this position will not be required to attend these unpaid meetings, but occasional attendance to communicate directly with the Collective is encouraged. After several months with The Recyclery, anyone who has shown a commitment to The Recyclery and its mission may be eligible to join the Collective.

Schedule: This position is temporary and subject to the availability of bicycles to fix and sales rates. The mechanic will be able to set her or his own hours within parameters set by the Collective. A collective member must be present during the scheduled hours. Scheduled hours may not overlap with program hours during which the shop is open to the public, so available evening and weekend work hours are limited.

Necessary Qualifications:
* Minimum of one year's mechanical experience, references requested
* Experience working on a wide range of bikes, familiarity with bikes and components from the 1960s through the 1990s a must
* Willingness to work under The Recyclery's safe space guidelines and within its Code of Conduct
* Strong work ethic and a willingness to ask for assistance when needed
* Interest in promoting the mission of The Recyclery
* Must have a valid driver's license.

The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Please send resume and cover letter to the following:
Email: info@therecyclery.org OR Fax: 773.751.5241
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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