Seeking Full-Time Education Manager

BikePGH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion not only in how we shape our strategic goals and organizational work but who we employ on our staff and the volunteers on our board of directors. In recruiting for our organization, we welcome the life experiences that are shaped in part by, education, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, languages spoken, or veteran’s status.

Bike Pittsburgh, a nonprofit bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization, is seeking a talented individual with a background in education to lead its Education Program. If you are passionate about biking and walking, active transportation, and engaging community through educational programs, classes, videos, and other creative resources this is your chance to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Pittsburghers.

Title: Education Manager

Position: Full-time, Exempt

Target Start: May 2021

Salary: $45,000 – $49,000 annually depending upon the relevancy of experience and a track record of success. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in education.

Hours: On average 40 hours per week, Often M-F 9-5 plus some work on weeknights and weekends in order to attend education program events.

Benefits: Full-time benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as generous PTO and 401(k) benefits as outlined in BikePGH’s employee manual.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Mission: BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life and reduce the harmful effects of car dependence in our communities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enhances and expands all BikePGH Education initiatives including institutionalizing bicycle education in the PPS system;
• Pursues new opportunities to expand the education program to engage additional Pittsburgh schools and youth;
• Trains school teachers, administrators, other partners on our Positive Spin Toolkit in order to expand the reach and efficacy of the program;
• Develops, disseminates, and distributes educational materials for the organization such as the Official Pittsburgh Bike Map, Biking 101 Guide, Education videos, blog posts, webinars, and more;
• Supports and contributes to equity and inclusivity in our educational outreach and the content produced;
• Builds awareness of the benefits of car-free/car-light transportation through educational content;
• Seeks opportunities to train professional drivers on bicycle and pedestrian safety;
• Acts as the liaison between BikePGH and the City of Pittsburgh’s Safe Routes to School Coordinator;
• Builds upon current City Cycling curriculum to expand the reach of classes and teach Pittsburghers of all ages how to ride;
• Builds relationships with community-based organizations that work with low-income populations and diverse communities, ensuring that our bicycle education resources reach a wide demographic;
• Collaborates with the Events Director to bring educational opportunities and outreach to BikePGH events such as OpenStreetsPGH, Operation Illumination, the WMNBikePGH Summit, Bike to Anywhere Week/Bike to Work Week, and more;
• Coordinates League Cycling Instructor (LCI) training for BikePGH staff and partnering organizations on a bi-annual basis;
• Hires, trains, and manages part-time instructors for education programs and ensures all program practices and policies are followed;
• Assists in drafting funding applications when relevant;
• Helps network the organization with schools, educators, administrators, and relevant educational organizations that can help BikePGH fulfill its mission;
• Manages education program budget with assistance from Director of Operations;
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for the mission of BikePGH and a strong interest in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy and transportation
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills;
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Experience working with underserved communities;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Apple products.
• Background in bicycle education e.g. League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor is preferred;
• Experience managing seasonal part-time staff and interns.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in education 
• 5 years of experience with the listed skills and abilities;

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is typically performed in an office setting but currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Travel within the community and to BikePGH events will be required when safe to do so;
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required;
• Utilizes normal speech and hearing necessary for extensive conversation; 
• Varied activities including sitting, reaching, bending, lifting up to 30lbs, pushing/pulling, walking, or assisted walking via wheelchair or mobility device.
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Write a compelling cover letter and submit it along with a resume. Be sure to mention where you saw the opening advertised.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through mid-April 2021 and considered until the position is filled. The ideal candidate would start employment no later than mid-May 2021.

By email: Please send an email with a cover letter and resume to jobs@bikepgh.org with “Education Manager” in the subject line.

By mail: Please enclose your resume and cover letter in a sealed envelope and mail to:

Bike Pittsburgh

188 43rd Street, #1

Pittsburgh, PA 15201