Department/Division

Executive / Marketing

Paygrade

B21

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Supervision Received From

Chief Communications and External Relations Officer

Supervision Exercised Over

Compensation

Hourly: $32.64-$44.10

Summary:

Performs support activities related to Intercity Transit’s bicycle, transit, and pedestrian education and encouragement activities. Coordinates and implements Earn-a-Bike classes and is responsible for all operations related to the Walk N Roll bike shop. Works with K-12 students, community members, school staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners.  

Distinguishing Characteristics:

As an Assistant, performs specialized and specific support activities requiring knowledge of marketing and communications principles and processes as they relate to a youth audience. Work is performed within general parameters.

Essential Duties:

Duty No. Description Frequency
1

Design, update, and facilitate Earn-a-Bike classes and other bike-based education events and activities. Develop curriculum and provide instruction to youth and adults regarding basic bicycle maintenance and safe cycling skills.

Weekly 30%
2

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Walk N Roll bike shop. Implement and maintain systems for the retrieval, storage, repair, and distribution of donated bikes. Monitor inventory and order bicycle parts and tools. Establish and maintain relationships with vendors.

Weekly 20%
3

Provide training and technical oversight for staff and volunteers on bicycle repair and safe cycling skills.

 Weekly 10%
4

Collaborates with other Walk N Roll staff and volunteers, Bicycle Commuter Challenge Assistant and marketing staff.

 Daily 10%
5

Source, recruit, and track bike shop and youth education program volunteers.

 Monthly 5%
6

Create and maintain tracking tools, databases, reports, and evaluation tools for Earn-A-Bike program, bike shop operation and other Walk N Roll programs as needed.

Weekly 5%
7

Support bike, pedestrian, and transit education and encouragement activities, outreach, events, and classroom presentations.

 Weekly 30%
8

Drafts and distributes materials to publicize education and outreach activities, including social media, newsletters, and program web pages.

Monthly 5%
9

Periodically supports other marketing and communication activities.

 Occasionally 5%
10

Periodically supports other marketing and communication activities.

 As Required 10%
11

Must meet regular time and attendance standards. 

 Always

Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

  • Basic bike repair;
  • Computers, basic desktop publishing, database and/or spreadsheet design;
  • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
  • Basic Marketing and Communications principles and practices;
  • Collaboration and team-building practices;
  • Volunteer recruitment and coordination;
  • Youth education. 

Skills:

Skill in:

  • Safe, legal, and competent cycling skills;
  • Public speaking and presenting;
  • Ability to work with the public, youth, educators, and a wide-range of stakeholders;
  • Using computers and related software applications;
  • Safe biking practices; 
  • Ability to safely operate program van and trailer;
  • Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks;
  • Establishing and abiding by project timelines;
  • Compiling and distributing data, materials and information;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with K-12 youth, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Licensing Requirements:

WA state driver’s license.

Must submit to criminal background check, the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Semi–Physical Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects.  Requires walking up to one mile and biking up to 10 miles on occasion.

Training and Experience:

Associates Degree or specialized certificate training in marketing, communications, environmental studies, bicycle mechanics or riding safety, education, and three years experience working with youth; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. 

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.