Program Manager - Major Taylor Project

What We Need

Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking a bicycling visionary who recognizes the impact a strong bicycling community can have for youth of color to serve as the next Program Manager - Major Taylor Project (King County Region). The Major Taylor Project (MTP) Manager is a community galvanizer, youth advocate, and organizational leader. The MTP Manager develops and fulfills the vision for the program while inspiring the community to contribute to its success. The MTP Manager is also an organized and detail-oriented program manager who creates and refines success measures, personnel and volunteer training, and safety protocols.

The Major Taylor Project Manager reports to the Education Director and is a member of the Education Department. They are responsible for supervising and guiding MTP staff and volunteers. This position manages project operations and activities designed for middle and high school students at MTP sites throughout the region. The MTP Manager will also lead in curriculum development, site development, help promote MTP clubs, and lead in engaging community partners to advance the program.

The MTP Manager will manage community sites and schools throughout the region and will manage a team of full-time and part-time staff. The Major Taylor Project Manager will have an established track record of building relationships in communities of color and high-need communities in general, balancing multiple projects and meeting desired outcomes. Due to the large-scale nature of Cascade event rides and their importance to the fiscal well-being of Cascade, staff members are required to work several events a year, a mix of mandatory all-hands events and events chosen by employees.

Who We Are

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 10,000-members, 54-years old, and 35-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, Your Streets Your Say, Free Group Rides, Adult Classes, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project. 

Washington Bikes promotes the health, safety, environmental, and economic benefits of bicycling. We advocate for people who bike, endorse political candidates, and hold officials accountable. We collaborate with community members and public officials to shape policies and investments in active transportation that create equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities across Washington state.

MTP Program Personnel 

MTP works in school districts across two “regions”, King County and Pierce County. Both regions have the following support personnel structure:

• Program Managers 
• Full time role, primarily office-based
• Responsible for yearly planning, program goals and quality assurance, and personnel and budget management
• Program Coordinator(s) 
• Full or part-time role, depending on need
• Responsible for day-to-day coordination, supply stewardship, and site coordination
• Ride Leaders
• Part-time/seasonal direct service role 
• Meet weekly on-site with students 
• Plan weekly rides, engagement activities, and recruit students 
• Volunteers
• Support ride leaders by organizing club supplies and ensuring students are supported safely on rides 

Our 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 or http://www.wabikes.org 

What You’ll Bring

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Manage operations for all MTP sites in King Co., ensuring consistent procedures, programming, student learning, and fleet operations/use
• Respond to the diverse needs of a portfolio of schools across multiple districts by creating and improving differentiated programming and curriculum
• Collaborate with the Fleet & Logistics staff to maintain organized and safe bicycle maintenance and delivery procedures and practices, including driving bicycle fleets to club locations.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, management and engagement 
• Evaluate and administer program data collection methods to support data-driven decision-making and program growth
• Administration and Team Leadership
• Support, mentor, supervise and develop MTP coordinators (1-2 full-time staff) and MTP Ride Leaders (3-6, part-time, direct service staff) 
• Coordinate, train, and manage hiring, scheduling, contracting, and evaluating of MTP personnel
• Work with the Education Director to develop and track program budgets
• Report cyclical program outcomes within Cascade Bicycle Club and to outside funders
• Collaborate with the Statewide team for program expansion via statewide partnerships 
• Event Planning
• Organize events and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the Major Taylor Project
• Facilitate and direct the MTP team in the planning, staffing, promotion, and execution of MTP rides, events and activities including but not limited to: cyclocross races, Bike Swap, Cascade Major Rides with MTP student riders, and advocacy opportunities
• Ensure that event and activity goals are met in areas including but not limited to student learning outcomes, safety, and team member performance
• Strategic Partnerships and Community Building
• Create and sustain relationships with stakeholders including school district staff, community partners, and volunteers
• Oversee outreach efforts at community and school sites to ensure student engagement in programming
• Develop and manage strategic MTP partnerships to enhance project outcomes, sustainability and impact
• Fundraising Support and Communication of Purpose
• Collaborate with the Communications and Technology Departments to shape and help communicate the MTP vision, story, and purpose
• Represent MTP to staff, volunteers, members, agencies, partners, community organizations, and the public
• Collaborate with the Education Director and the Development Department in pursuing sustainable and aligned fiscal support/s

Skills and Competencies

• High level of collaboration, especially in regards to an ability to navigate public school systems and interact with administrators
• Strong inter and intra-personal skills, and a desire to learn and grow professionally 
• Positive, motivating demeanor while being comfortable with uncertainty
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including scheduling and managing a large field-based team
• Embodies a mission-driven attitude with conviction and confidence
• Influential with stakeholders, volunteers, donors, and communities
• Commitment to educational equity

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Proven knowledge of youth development, adult learners, group development strategies, and successful program structures
• Prior people management and/or people development experience
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan ahead, meet deadlines and goals, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to give and receive feedback, with a desire for personal growth and development
• Experience working with youth in educational settings, especially between ages of 11 and 17
• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Suite, including presentations, sheets, docs, etc.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs in the form of moving 10-50 bicycles to/from storage or on/off trucks and trailers frequently
• Bike maintenance experience or the willingness to learn (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors occasionally during all seasons
• Valid WA Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one and the ability to travel within WA State (majority of travel for this position is within King County)
• Willingness to drive a towing vehicle and cargo trailer 

Job Details 

This position is full-time exempt and remote-hybrid eligible. Generally, work can be done off-site, provided there is no loss to team collaboration, the needs of the organization, and the essential functions of the position. However, residence in Washington state and the ability to come into the office one to three days a month are required. Some weekend and evening work are required, up to roughly 16 weekends per year. Typical weekly hours for this position are 40. 

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.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.

Hiring Timeline

Estimated date of hire for this position is May 2024.

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 5% employer matching
• 160 hours of paid time off front-loaded annually + 12 paid sick days + 12 paid federal holidays
• Office-wide paid winter recess between December 25 and January 1
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment
• ORCA transit pass
• 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
• Option to sit or stand with individual, adjustable motorized desks