Careers at the Bicycle Coalition
For 50 years, the Bicycle Coalition has been transforming the region’s neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday use. Join us in making our streets and trails safer and more accessible for everyone.
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We're looking for committed individuals to join our growing team of professional bicycle advocates. Please see the individual descriptions below.
FULL-TIME JOBS
POLICY DIRECTOR
The Policy Director is responsible for leading and executing the Bicycle Coalition’s advocacy campaigns and will join us at a critical time when the Coalition is reflecting on our core values and undergoing an extensive strategic planning process to center equity in our work across the organization.
Our new Policy Director will play an important role in advocating for high-quality bike lane infrastructure, Vision Zero policies, complete streets policies, traffic calming and equitable access to safe transportation modes.
Applications received by January 21 will be prioritized.Â
EDUCATION PROGRAMS MANAGER
The Education Programs Manager will serve as the central organizational resource for equitable access to adult bicycle safety education and outreach. This work demonstrates how the bicycle is a tool for transportation, increasing health, strengthening community, and connecting to green space.
The Education Programs Manager will oversee a set of bicycle education programs including the classes and beginner rides along the Circuit Trails, Learn to Ride Classes at Lloyd Hall, as well as the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) contract with the City of Philadelphia.
This position is grant-funded and guaranteed through December 2022 with hopes of being renewed for future years.
Applications received by January 21 will be prioritized.Â
PART-TIME JOBS
BCYC BIKE MECHANIC
In order to maintain a fleet of 200+ bikes for our BCYC youth athletes to use across the city, we are looking for a Part-Time Mechanic to join our team!
The ideal candidate for the BCYC Mechanic role is someone who has a passion for and experience with both bicycle mechanics and investing in youth. They will bring an intermediate-advanced level of experience as a bike mechanic, leaving them competent as the head of our inventory and maintenance. The candidate should have the ability to quickly assess and repair mechanical problems on a variety of bicycles and be prepared to oversee a well stocked and operational shop space.
Applications received by January 21 will be prioritized.Â
SEASONAL JOBS
No seasonal job openings at this time
Check back around February for BCYC Spring Season Coach applications!
INTERNSHIPS
You do not need to be a hardcore bicyclist to intern with us. You just need to believe in the power of the bicycle as a transportation tool and a vehicle for positive community change. You must also believe that bicycles are for everyone, of all abilities, backgrounds, and needs.
Internship start and end dates are flexible. Days and hours are dependent on your availability and program requirements.
If one of these internship positions below sounds like you, reach out to us at search@bicyclecoalition.org.
Send us your resume, a cover note, your availability and include your desired internship position in the email’s subject line.
VALUES
We will create a world-class bicycling city and region by becoming an organization and leading a movement that represents the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our success requires collaboration and partnerships with many others.
People from all racial and economic backgrounds should have access to safe, healthy and affordable transportation options in the communities where they live, work, learn, and play.
The road to victory is long. We will win while having plenty of time for family, friends, and bike rides.
Our reputation rests on the efforts of our staff and volunteers working in a place where every person’s contribution is valued.Â
We are accountable to our members for excellence in pursuit of our mission and transparency in our operations.