position: volunteer coordinator
part time (32 hours per week)
date posted: January 4, 2025
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
OCBC is a non-profit bicycle education center with a small professional staff and many skilled volunteers. In our well-equipped 12,000 square foot bicycle mechanic shop, OCBC upcycles donated bicycles to make them safe and reliable for community members. We teach classes on bike riding and repair skills and lead community programs such as fix-athons, bike valet parking, and group bike rides. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, OCBC also runs a bicycle thrift store for refurbished bikes, as well as new and used bicycle parts, clothing, and accessories. Through our Pay What You Can program, we provide free and affordable bicycles, repairs, and accessories (such as helmets and locks) to cyclists facing financial difficulties.
Position Description
OCBC seeks to hire a volunteer coordinator at 32 hours per week to support our operations. The volunteer coordinator will work under the supervision of the Executive Director. Their main work tasks will include volunteer recruitment, orientation, training, and retention. This position is permanent, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities
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- Source and recruit volunteers
- Collect information on each volunteer’s availability and skills
- Orient and arrange for appropriate training of volunteers when needed
- Direct and place volunteers based on the co-op’s needs and each volunteer’s knowledge, experience, and interests
- Assign responsibilities and coordinate teams of volunteers for special events and projects
- Prepare workspace and order materials and tools for volunteer activities
- Communicate frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed
- Disseminate information for upcoming projects and events
- Keep detailed records of volunteer attendance and assignments
- Provide supervision for safe and effective volunteer activities
- Use WordPress plugins to manage volunteer orientations and shift signups
- Upgrade / update technologies to facilitate job functions
Additional Responsibilities
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- Communicate with the public regarding OCBC’s services and mission
- Run the register and assist customers in our bicycle thrift store
- Receive donated items and solicit cash donations
- Support bicycle rentals and charitable and community programming as instructed by the Executive Director
- Teach bicycle repair and riding classes, according to employee’s skills and interests
Required Qualifications
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- Available to work daytime Tuesday to Friday, Wednesday evenings, and occasional Saturday afternoons
- Comfortable using a computer and speaking on the phone
- Excellent writing, typing, and communication skills
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds on a regular basis
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
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- Knowledge of cycling and/or bicycle maintenance and repair skills
- Associates or bachelors degree
- Retail experience including POS operations
- Comfortable with Google Business tools and WordPress
- Proficiency in another language
Benefits
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- $15.50/hour
- Employee discount (cost + 5%) on all new merchandise
- Ability to special order new cycling merchandise from our suppliers at the employee discount
- Five shop credits per hour, with each shop credit equivalent to $1 in used or discontinued merchandise
- Financial incentive for bicycle commuting
- Medical insurance premium reimbursement up to $400/month
To Apply
Please email to jobs@ohiocitycycles.org:
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- cover letter (1 page)
- your resume (1-2 pages)
Interest indicated by phone will not be considered. Please direct any questions regarding this position to jobs@ohiocitycycles.org
Nondiscrimination Commitment
Our clientele and volunteer base is as diverse as the Cleveland metro area, and we value diversity for the strength it brings — and, as an educational institution, prefer having leaders who look like and relate easily with all our students. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability. OCBC is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in its organization and encourages applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.