Position filled

Be Our Marketing and Communications Manager!

Communications is core to BikePGH’s mission and advocacy. Marketing is core to our growth and  success. We are looking for a highly motivated, talented individual to lead and expand our communications and marketing, and aid in our fundraising work. This full-time position reports to BikePGH’s Executive Director and works closely with a talented team of biking and walking advocates.

Position Duties:

• Evaluates and improves Bike Pittsburgh’s communications plan to reach various audiences in Pittsburgh (core members, potential members, and people who have yet to hear about our work)
• Creates and implements innovative marketing plans to promote Bike Pittsburgh core events and programs: PedalPGH, OpenStreetsPGH, BikeFest, City Cycling Classes, and more
• Writes fundraising appeals
• Crafts messaging around strategic goals
• Writes and curates blog posts on the topics of biking, walkability, and advocacy
• Manages content on the website
• Manages projects with contractors including video and graphic design
• Acts as an organizational spokesperson
• Creates communications strategies to move supporters up the ladder of engagement
• Uses A/B testing and analytics to maximize engagement
• Inspires people to participate in and advocate for making Pittsburgh a safer place to bike and walk
• Manages Bike Pittsburgh’s social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Vine, YouTube, Instagram
• Works on special projects as needed

Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Managing others like interns and volunteers
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Pages, Google Docs, Hootsuite (or other social media manager)
• At least three years of communications or professional writing/editing experience

Some knowledge of:

• Bicycle and pedestrian issues, transportation, and politics
• Urban design and planning
• WordPress, MailChimp

You would be a good fit for us if:

• A creative and motivated self-starter and be capable of and enthused about working with a team;
• You are passionate about making complex ideas accessible to others;
• Biking and walking are your preferred modes of transportation;
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently;
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force in order to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels;
• Thinking strategically is second nature to you but you also enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get the work done;
• You have knowledge about and interest in advocacy, walkability, bike infrastructure, and community organizing. You have a strong desire to use communications for positive social impact and to take the local bike/ped movement to the next level;
• You communicate in order to inspire people to take action;
• You geek out over a well-designed infographic, and perhaps have even made one or two yourself;
• You can help a fun, hard-working bike ped advocacy organization create engaging content that reaches core and new audiences.

If this doesn’t sound like you but you know someone who might be a good fit, please pass it on! People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay range is $42,000-$47,500 commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resume, a letter of interest, a writing sample, and any other material (e.g. design or videos) to Scott Bricker, BikePGH Executive Director, via email to jobs@bikepgh.org including the email subject line: Communications Manager. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 8 2016.

BikePGH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability or legal source of income.