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With a staff of full- and part-time employees along with seasonal staff, a board of directors, and wonderful volunteers, the Wisconsin Bike Fed looks out for all cyclists by:

• Advocating at the state and national level for bike-friendly laws and budgets.
• Partnering with communities on trail and street projects that ensure safe access and travel.
• Teaching kids how to safely ride a bike and navigate their neighborhoods.
• Engaging with a Council of Advocates representing WI counties on local issues and needs. 
• Creating special events like Ride Across Wisconsin and Santa Cycle Rampage.
• Interacting with organizations such bike shops, businesses, communities, and advocacy/non-profit groups that share common goals.

Part-time, 15-25 hours/week depending on season. Up to 40 hours in the summer.  

Employment Type: Part-time, 15-25 hours/week depending on season. Up to 40 hours in the summer.  

Compensation Depending on Experience: $20/Hr

Additional employment opportunities may be available during the off-season.

This is your chance to help the residents of Dane and Rock counties learn skills to help improve their safety when riding bicycles. The Education Coordinator will work with the Dane County Program Manager and the Statewide Adult Education Program Manager to provide support for the planning and execution of youth and adult education classes held in Southern Wisconsin. The position includes leading coordination for adult programs in both counties as well as seasonal responsibilities as an instructor in the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s existing youth education and Safe Routes to Schools programs in Dane County.  A list of the adult classes can be found here: https://wisconsinbikefed.org/what-we-do/programs/adult-education/ . Education Coordinator  will work 15-25 hours/week depending on the needs for class-planning and implementation, as well as the season (up to 40 hours per week in the summer). Weekend and evening work will be required. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work virtually and in-person at locations across Dane and Rock Counties.
• Research and help identify potential adult class hosts and partners.
• Coordinate and execute adult class logistics.
• Assist with promotion of adult classes and registration of participants.
• Assist and teach adult classes as needed.
• Co-lead and assist instruction in youth bike and pedestrian safety education at summer bike camps, community centers, and in classroom settings.
• Assist with other projects and tasks as needed.
• Complete the online portion of the League of American Bicyclists’ Smart Cycling course. 

Perks

• Wholesale pricing on bike parts & accessories

TO APPLY

Submit Cover Letter & Resume in PDF format to

Christina Frain, Statewide Adult Education Program Manager

christina@wisconsinbikefed.org

The Wisconsin Bike Fed  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin and any other protected status.

• Experience bicycle riding for both recreation and transportation
• Experience working with children/teens in an educational setting
• Organizational skills
• Experience using Google Workspace applications and Zoom
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a strong team
• Multi-modal transportation habits 
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a background check for interacting with youth

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Beneficial

• First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Certification. (beneficial, but not required)
• Spanish Fluency. (beneficial, but not required)
• Driver’s License and ability to drive a  10’-26’ moving truck. (beneficial, but not required)
• Bicycle maintenance/mechanic skills. ( beneficial, but not required)
• Social Media/Computer graphic skills. (beneficial, but not required)

Job Conditions/Work Location

• Hybrid
  • Remote or Work-from Home: Coordination activities
  • In-Person: Teaching and program instruction activities in Dane & Rock Counties
• Some time is spent outside in community settings (parks, playgrounds, streets) teaching bicycle safety
• Some time is spent inside classrooms teaching pedestrian and bicycle safety
• Wisconsin Bike Fed Madison Office as needed – 612 West Main Street, Madison, WI
• Sites are located throughout Dane and Rock Counties

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ride a bicycle 10-30+  miles/day
• Lift and move bicycles, boxes of helmets, and other equipment,  25+ lbs 
• People who ride adaptive bicycles are encouraged to apply

Submit Cover Letter & Resume in PDF format to

Christina Frain, Statewide Adult Education Program Manager

christina@wisconsinbikefed.org