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We are hiring a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

UPDATE: This position has been filled.

The Recyclery Collective is hiring a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator (VOC) to manage a large and growing volunteer base. The position is highly communicative and requires excellence in writing and public speaking as well as the ability to form and work with multiple teams. Please see the attached job description for more details.

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The Recyclery Collective is Now Hiring a Bicycle Mechanic!

NOW HIRING: Bicycle Mechanic

The Recyclery Collective: The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.

Job Description: The Recyclery Collective is hiring a bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles for sale. The mechanic will work 15-30 hrs per week with a semi-flexible schedule. Position starts at $14.25 per hour. Working with one or more collective members, the mechanic will be responsible for:

  • Evaluating bicycle donations for repair or scrapping
  • Making necessary repairs to used (sometimes abused) bicycles in a timely fashion, ensuring that they meet The Recyclery’s standards
  • Helping to transport bike donations
  • Reporting work to the Collective
  • Maintaining records of bikes fixed and repairs made
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of our shop and storage spaces

Schedule: This position will continue through September 2018, with the possibility of continuation.

Working with the Collective: The Recyclery is run by a Collective which meets twice per month to discuss and decide issues impacting the direction of the organization and operates using a consensus process. These meetings are unpaid, and while the mechanic will not be required to attend, attendance is strongly encouraged.

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one year’s mechanical experience (in bike shop or equivalent experience)
  • Experience working on a wide range of bikes dating back to the 1970s
  • Strong work ethic, ability to self-motivate, and a willingness to ask for assistance
  • Interest in furthering the Mission of The Recyclery and upholding our safe space guidelines as well as our Code of Respects

Additional Skills Preferred:

  •  Valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle

The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, 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 email resume and cover letter to [email protected], NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

The Recyclery Collective is Now Hiring a Bike Wrangler!

NOW HIRING: Bike Wrangler

The Recyclery Collective Mission: The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.

Bike Wrangler Job Description: The “Bike Wrangler” (BW) is responsible for: connecting with bike donors, retrieving bike donations, and moving bikes between Recyclery spaces. The Bike Wrangler uses the Recyclery Collective pickup truck to move loads of 7-25 bikes at a time. While not planning and driving pickup routes, the Bike Wrangler will focus on establishing and maintaining contact with donors, and delegating related tasks to qualified volunteers. This is a part-time position, averaging 11 hours/week. Position starts at $14.25 per hour.

Connecting with Donors (~3 hours/wk)

The BW is responsible for keeping in touch with existing bike donors. Also, the BW is expected to seek out and build relationships with new bike donation sources. This could include bike shops, universities, property managers, local governments, etc. The BW  works to make bike donation a smooth and rewarding process for all bike donors.

Retrieving Bike Donations (~6 hours/wk)

Coordinate with donors to plan efficient bike pickup routes. When applicable, coordinate with volunteers, interns, and staff for extra support. The BW is responsible for keeping accurate records of donations, and for getting receipts to donors who need them.

Managing Bike Storage (~4 hours/wk)

The BW will be the main staff responsible for moving bikes between different Recyclery spaces and pop-up locations.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Keeping track of truck maintenance needs. As the main staff operating the Recyclery vehicle, the BW will make sure that maintenance needs are being met
  • Making social media posts. If time allows, the BW will share highlights and post shoutouts to donors via social media
  • Communicating with other staff and The Collective
  • Innovating within the position

Bike Wrangler Requirements

  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Be able to lift and manipulate 30lbs above your head

Additional Qualifications

  • Independant
  • Self-motivated
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Google cloud-based file sharing programs

The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. From time to time, and related to the nature of work performed to accomplish The Recyclery’s Mission, employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.

The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, 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 email Resume & Cover Letter to [email protected], NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Bicycle mechanic job available

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We’re looking for an experienced bicycle mechanic for our lead shop coordiator job. Email us a cover letter and resume with references if you are interested.

Bicycle Mechanic & Shop Coordinator Position at The Recyclery Collective

Description: The Recyclery Collective is hiring a full-time bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles for sale. The mechanic will work between 35 and 40 hours a week. Position starts at $11 per hour. This person will be responsible for:

  • Making necessary repairs to used bicycles in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet The Recyclery’s standards
  • Evaluating bicycle donations for repair or scrapping
  • Picking up bikes from donors around the city
  • Transporting bikes between the storage location and the shop
  • Reporting work to the Collective, either in weekly meetings or through a liaison
  • Maintaining records of donations, bikes fixed,  repairs made
  • Tracking inventory of purchased parts and making orders from our suppliers
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of our shop and storage spaces

Working with the Collective: The Recyclery’s governing body, the Collective, meets bi-monthly 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 three months with The Recyclery, anyone who has shown a commitment to The Recyclery and its mission may be eligible to join the Collective.

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, ability to self-motivate, and a willingness to ask for assistance when needed
  • Interest in promoting the mission of The Recyclery
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving a vehicle

Additional Favorable Qualities:

  • Social-Justice attitude: A general awareness of and sensitivity to social dynamics in the neighborhood and city. Applicant has a desire to effect social conditions in a positive way.
  • Educational attitude: willingness and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge without pretension or elitism
  • Interest in the non-hierarchical structure of the Collective and ambition to take on extra responsibilities which strengthen our mission.
  • Experience with Bicycle Collectives or non-profits a plus!

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: [email protected]

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Our Mission

The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills and opportunities for collaboration.

Our Vision

We envision a diverse, resilient neighborhood filled with knowledgeable, self-reliant cyclists.

Our Values

  • Collaboration: We create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to work, share, and learn together to support a practical form of transportation.
  • Social Justice: We provide tools and resources to empower underserved populations and nurture community leaders.
  • Ecological Sustainability: We encourage the mindful use of resources and promote cycling as a part of building more resilient communities.
  • Celebrating Everything We Do: We like to have fun while working hard to make bicycles and mechanics accessible.