Job Description

RIDES AND EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER

Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking a self-motivated experienced event planner to serve as the next RIDES AND EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER. This position will serve this dynamic, well-established, and respected organization by demonstrating a passion for bicycling and for growing the influence and impact in pursuing the organization’s mission.

WHO WE ARE

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 8,900-members, 51-years-old, and 26-staff strong, serving bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the state of Washington. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce community rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland ride, the Pedaling Relief Project, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle, and across the Puget Sound Region, Advocacy Leadership Institute, Free Group Rides, Adult Classes, Let’s Go, and the Major Taylor Project.

Cascade Bicycle Club values:

● Equity - We lead with a racial equity lens to eliminate inequities in community health outcomes and in mobility and transportation access. Bicycles are a tool for liberation.

● Climate Justice & Clean Air -Bicycles are clean, healthy, and an affordable solution to help solve the climate crisis, clean our air, reduce transportation pollution, and create sustainable communities.

● Community - We create opportunities for people to come together by removing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging. Bicycles are an integral part of creating connected, equitable and thriving communities.

● Safety -Safety is a right; we champion spaces that foster physical and emotional wellbeing.

● Collaboration -We share power, resources, and knowledge as a means to enrich lives and form mutually beneficial partnerships. We celebrate the existing strengths of our partners and participants and seek to be an accessible asset for others.

For a detailed description of the organization and its programs, please visit http://www.cascade.org

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

The Rides and Events Program Manager is an integral part of the six person Events Team, reporting to the Rides and Events Community Director. The Rides and Events Program Manager is responsible for producing fundraising rides and events that work directly towards Cascade Bicycle Club’s mission.

Core responsibilities include:

● Event Production & Support (70%)

○ Manage all the logistics for 3 Cascade major events: Flying Wheels, STP and RSVP

○ Act as a secondary contact/major support on event producer’s events: Emerald City Ride, Chilly Hilly and Kitsap Color Classic

○ Check and change as needed event routes. Submit all necessary permits with local and government agencies

○ Manage the event spending budget set by the Director

○ Provide onsite support as needed at other Cascade events

● Relationship Management (20%)

○ Manage event support teams, volunteers and event committees

○ Maintain positive relationships with communities, businesses and all entities associated with events

● Event Collateral & Marketing (10%)

○ Oversee design and production of ride materials and giveaways and ensure that printing and ordering deadlines are met.

○ Develop and update content for Cascade’s website

○ Create content for all pre- and post- event messaging

The RIDES AND EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER is an experienced, hardworking team player, willing to pitch in wherever necessary. They are able to maintain multiple timelines and ready to find the solution to unpredicted problems that crop up on a daily basis. In this position you must be able to lift 30 lbs. and the physical ability to manage long hours of manual labor. Time management and flexibility is a key attribute for the position, as the diversity of work varies greatly and may change quickly.

This position is FULL-TIME EXEMPT. Employees are currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it is safe to do so, the organization will resume operations out of its office in Magnuson Park. Some weekend and evening work may be required. Typical weekly hours for this position are 40 hours.

Commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, the salary ranges from $55,000 TO $65,000 per annum together with a competitive benefits package.

Cascade offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

● Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance

● Optional short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage

● 401k with matching after 1 year of employment

● 160 hours of paid time off front loaded annually + 12 paid sick days + 12 paid federal holidays

● Flexible schedule available

● Office-wide paid winter recess between December 25 and January 1

● Free entry and guest pass on most Cascade rides

● Abundant discounts and offers with retailers and partner organizations

● Beautiful open office workspace with fresh airflow and bright natural lighting (currently closed due to the King County Phase protocol).

● Option to sit or stand with individual, adjustable motorized desks, pending a return to the office.

TO APPLY

Submit a resume with “RIDES AND EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER” in the subject line.

Cascade Bicycle Club is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work.

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. Cascade does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that is reflective of the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.

HIRING TIMELINE

The estimated date of hire for this position is Jan. 10, 2022.