MTP Coordinator - King County

What We Need

Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking a dedicated youth advocate/educator and bicycling enthusiast to serve as a Major Taylor Project Coordinator (King County). The Major Taylor Project (MTP) Coordinator 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.

Reporting to the Major Taylor Project Manager, the Major Taylor Project (MTP) Coordinator will coordinate three to seven MTP bicycling clubs, creating a supportive cohort, and will mentor Project Ride Leaders and volunteers in delivering MTP on behalf of Cascade Bicycle Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The MTP Coordinator will seek and facilitate related leadership opportunities for students in the community while understanding the bike as a tool for transformation and social justice. The MTP Coordinator will have an established track record of building relationships in diverse communities, balancing multiple tasks, and working with historically-marginalized youth.

Candidates with bicycle mechanical experience desired.

Bilingual candidates (e.g. Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Portuguese) strongly desired.

Who We Are

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 9,500-members, 55-years old, and 43-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, the 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.

The Major Taylor Project is a youth development program within the Education Department at Cascade Bicycle Club.The Education department shares the joy of cycling with young people across Washington state. We are dedicated to creating, sharing, and improving programs that are inclusive, impactful, and responsive to our diverse community.

The Major Taylor Project works to break down barriers to cycling for youth of color. We believe that bicycling is a form of exercise that fosters not only healthy bodies and minds, but also healthy communities. Students that participate in our free-of-cost program also have the opportunity to receive a bicycle and safety equipment free-of-cost.

MTP students are encouraged to use the bicycle to expand their worldview and explore the agency they have to change themselves and their communities. Programming takes place at partnering schools and community-based organizations throughout King and Pierce county.

MTP Program Personnel

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

• Regional Manager
  • Full time role, primarily office-based
  • Responsible for yearly planning, program goals and quality assurance, and personnel and budget management
• Regional Coordinator(s)
  • Full or part-time role, depending on need, mix of office and direct service
  • Responsible for day-to-day coordination, curriculum facilitation, supply stewardship, and site coordination for out-of-school time program
  • Meet weekly on-site with students
  • Supports in leading various MTP activities such as MTP Internships, MTP events and recreational riding
• 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

Program Coordination

• Under the supervision of the MTP Manager (King County), coordinate, support, and collaborate with the MTP Ride Leaders in Seattle, Highline and Renton School Districts, ensuring successful professional development and Club success (via materials distribution, organization strategies, scheduling, bike fleet coordination, and regular check-ins)
• Deliver supplies to program sites, including loading bikes into and on top of a van and driving to various locations
• Collaborate and communicate with school leadership and teachers, after school program coordinators, students and parents/guardians to ensure that programming activity aligns with school and youth calendars
• Coordinate and/or lead student outreach efforts with Ride Leaders
• Assist in Ride Leader training and orientation events, building a culture that is inclusive and welcoming for all participants
• Facilitate bicycling education regarding:
  • Learning to ride a bicycle
  • Using a bicycle as safe, active transportation
  • Bicycle maintenance/assembly
• In collaboration with the MTP team, plan, coordinate, and lead MTP recreational events and seasonal field trips, such as cyclocross races, Cascade major rides, and youth leadership retreats. This may include transporting students to/from and during events.
• Engage in a minimum of one weekly club in the position of Ride Leader

Program Organization & Resource Stewardship

• Evaluate and administer program data collection methods to support data-driven decision-making and program growth
• Maintain and organize program supply inventory at multiple locations, and ensure the safety of all equipment throughout the duration of the MTP season (eg:. Helmet safety checks)
• Coordinate with multiple program partners, including the Fleet Logistics team, regarding numerous programmatic details and logistics – both electronically and face-to-face
• Work with the communications team to promote and advertise MTP programming using the numerous networking resources available to Cascade staff (i.e. newsletters, website, social media, blog, volunteer portal, etc.)
• Keep electronic and physical materials/resources organized, functional, up-to-date, and accessible.
• Work to develop organizational practices and systems which support a legacy of shared information, knowledge, and access – both written and electronically within the Cascade Google Drive

Youth Development & Enrichment

• Work collaboratively with Ride Leaders to pursue opportunities for youth to learn and engage with their local communities, organizations and advocacy opportunities
• Support MTP Youth Interns in leadership development, job readiness, and developing tangible skills towards their employment goals
• Facilitate and mentor Ride Leaders in pre-and-post ride/event reflection methodology
• Model conflict resolution strategies and support all team members in navigating program successes and challenges
• Support other activities in the Education department

Volunteer Coordination

• Facilitate regular communication with volunteers for programming support
• Work with MTP Manager and Volunteer Management team to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers
• Ensure volunteers are background checked and trained in accordance with school district and internal policies

Skills and Competencies

• Desire and skill to work with youth between the ages of 12 to 18
• Ability to ride a bike proficiently for extended periods of time with others
• Commitment to Social Justice and Racial Equity
• Group management and facilitation skills
• Patience, punctuality, and accountability
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven to come up with creative solutions and process improvements
• Comfortability and positive attitude when dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity
• Willingness to learn

Qualifications

• One year of program coordination or experience in youth education/development in formal or informal settings
• Understanding of and demonstrated abilities working with culturally diverse communities on social justice initiatives
• Experience working with youth, especially between the ages of 13 and 18
• Demonstrated experience supervising and facilitating adult co-workers
• Experience teaching, leading, or facilitating a group
• Basic bike safety knowledge, riding capabilities and ride leading (or similar)
• Valid WA Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, and 21 years of age or older
• Must pass a background check for work directly with minors
• Ability to lift 50 lbs one to three times per week in the form of moving 10-50 bicycles to/from storage or on/off trucks and trailers
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors, during all seasons

Desired Qualifications

• In-depth bicycling experience
• Experience with bicycle repair and/or maintenance
• Conflict mediation experience
• Lived experience in the communities where MTP operates
• Experience supporting racial, health, mobility, and/or environmental equity and justice programs and outcomes
• Experience driving a towing vehicle and trailer, or the willingness to learn
• Multi-lingual

Job Details

This position is full time or part-time over, hourly non-exempt and remote-hybrid eligible. Residence in Washington state is required.The workload for this position requires a mix of in-office/work from home (40%) and field-based work (60%). The working hours for the MTP Coordinator have some flexibility and will have the ability to occasionally work from home, provided there is no loss to team collaboration, the needs of the organization, and the essential functions of the position.

Some weekend and evening work and flexible time will be required for this position. We are open to hiring this position at either .75 FTE or 1.0 FTE, depending on final candidate interest and organization requirements. An example 32 hour work week below:

• Sunday: Off
• Monday: 9a-3p (Meeting heavy Administrative Day) 6 hours
• Tuesday: 11:30a-5:30p (Prep for club and join after school club in Renton) 6 hours
• Wednesday: 9a-6p (Prep for club and join after school club in Seattle) 8 hours
• Thursday: 12p-6p (Shop for supplies, lesson prep and fleet support) 7 hours
• Friday: 10a-3p (All Staff Day - happens once/month) 5 hours
• Saturday: Off

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 September 2025.