MANAGER Drift Bike Share

The Manager reports to the Drift Share, Inc. 501(c)3 nonprofit Board of Directors. The Manager is responsible for coordinating and leading the Drift Cycle bike share program of affordable, easy-to-use rental bikes for residents, commuters, and visitors in La Crosse. Through supporting and managing tasks of staff, contractors, partners, and sponsors, the Manager will build on the successes of the bike share program to date. They will work to identify and foster strategies that make bike sharing a relevant tool to improve the lives of community members, including underserved populations. The Manager must be passionate and effective at ensuring that bike share is an integral part of the transportation network while contributing to the health and vibrancy of the community. More Drift info:  https://linktr.ee/driftcycle

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and monitor a network of interns, staff, operations/maintenance contractors, and volunteers to meet bike share program goals, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Actively engage, and energize partners and sponsor organizations.
• Assist with developing strategic vision for bike share partnerships that incorporates a long-term model of equitable bike share and creates strategies for ongoing collaboration
• Assist with sustainable funding strategies for bike share including researching, applying, and managing grants and alternative funds.
• Manage relationships with a variety of sponsors, partners, and stakeholders to communicate successes and challenges in a timely and responsible manner.
• Produce and present reports and deliverables for supporters in the public and private sector.

• Basic cycling skills, and willingness to address bicycle repair/maintenance needs
• Project management and event planning
• Methods of online and in-person marketing and promotion
• Written, electronic, and oral communication as well as computer software, i.e. Microsoft Office, Canva, Figma, Google Drive, Instagram, Facebook, or comparable.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the organization and throughout service delivery
• Ability to: stoop, bend, and crouch; lift bicycles and loads up to 50 pounds; drive a motor vehicle.

• Public speaking skills
• Stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
• Planning, management, and supervision skills
• Ability to work within a set budget
• Leadership, initiative, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Ability to operate a variety of bicycles and use basic tools; mechanical skills such as basic/advanced bicycle maintenance are a plus.

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience, education, and/or training

Compensation $16-$18/hr for 20-30 hours per week - part-time  OR  $32,000-$36,000/yr - full-time, with health care, flexible schedule, and advancement options

Cover letter & resume due by Friday, April 24th to driftlaxpresident@gmail.com