<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Hello,<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Good news! The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign is hiring a full-time shop manager for our University of Illinois campus shop.<br><br><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; position: static; z-index: auto; "><tbody><tr><td width="125"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0">Date Posted:</span></div></td><td width="500"><span>April 4, </span><span>2</span><span>012</span></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0">Position:</span></div></td><td><span>Shop Manager</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0">Organization:</span></div></td><td><span>The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0">Start Date:</span></div></td><td><span>May 14 – July 1, 2012 negotiable (earlier preferred)</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0">Duration:</span></div></td><td><span>One year (renewable annually)</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0">Location:</span></div></td><td><span>Champaign-Urbana, IL</span></td></tr></tbody></table></span><div><br></div>See the job announcement and additional information at</div><div><br><a href="http://www.thebikeproject.org/manager-job-2012/">http://www.thebikeproject.org/manager-job-2012/</a><br><br></div><div>to apply or to help us spread word to qualified applicants.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>==================</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Campus </span><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Shop Manager </span><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Position Description</span></div><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; "></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p><table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><tbody><tr><td width="125"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Date Posted:</span></div></td><td width="500"><span>April 4, </span><span>2</span><span>012</span></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Position:</span></div></td><td><span>Shop Manager</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Organization:</span></div></td><td><span>The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Start Date:</span></div></td><td><span>May 14 – July 1, 2012 negotiable (earlier preferred)</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Duration:</span></div></td><td><span>One year (renewable annually)</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr><td><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Location:</span></div></td><td><span>Champaign-Urbana, IL</span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p></td></tr><tr></tr></tbody></table><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; "></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span>The Shop Manager will oversee operations and volunteers in a teaching, do-it-yourself bicycle repair shop. This position includes outreach and expansion of organizational presence on a University campus and in the surrounding community.</span></div><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span>This position exists to provide training, guidance and technical support in all areas pertaining to the operation of the shop. The Shop Manager will organize volunteers to implement daily operation of the bike shop; coordinate shop business operations and volunteer staff; take responsibility for maintaining inventory, equipment and supplies. The position is located at the Campus Bike Project (one of The Bike Project’s two locations) which is located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.</span></div><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span>The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign (</span><span class="c8" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><a class="c11" href="http://www.thebikeproject.org/" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; ">www.thebikeproject.org</a></span><span>) offers space, tools, and community to repair bikes, share knowledge, hold classes, and advocate for bikes in Urbana-Champaign. As an organization, we collaborate with community sustainability organizations, bike shops, and bicycle advocates to promote bicycle education including mechanical proficiency, commuter safety, and environmental awareness. The Shop Manager will play a vital role in nurturing these connections as well</span><span> as acting as a liaison with various departments of the University of Illinois.</span></div><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Minimum Qualifications</span></div><ol class="c6" start="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; "><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Bachelor’s degree or higher</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>One full year experience working at least </span><span>half</span><span> time in a </span><span>managerial </span><span>or</span><span> </span><span>leadership role of a business, non-profit, non-governmental organization, cooperative or equivalent</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Passion for bikes and </span><span>bicycling as transportation</span></li></ol><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Desired Qualifications</span></div><ol class="c6" start="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; "><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Experience organizing volunteers or staff</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Experience coordinating events</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Excellent written and verbal communication and public relations skills</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of bike repair and bike mechanics</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Experience teaching</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Familiarity with related sustainability, safety and health issues</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>E</span><span>xperience in sustainable business practices</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe design products, and Google Office programs</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty and off-campus community members</span></li></ol><ol class="c6" start="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; "><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Demonstrated ability to work with diverse people while observing sensitivities and differences</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Ability to foster an environment of empowerment and cooperation</span></li></ol><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Job Tasks:</span></div><ol class="c6" start="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; "><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Oversee shop operations including shop upkeep, bike repair, and sales and safety</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Recruit, schedule, and organize volunteers</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Coordinate training seminars and workshops</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Field inquiries from and provide logistical information to patrons about programs and services</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Organize off-site events including volunteer recruitment, bicycle education, and promotions</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Maintain event information and contacts in database</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Act as liaison between The Bike Project and the University units</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Attend committee meetings and report on shop operations</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Handle any monies, receipts and associated paperwork</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Maintain inventory of new and used equipment and manage restocking from appropriate sources</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Participate in assessing the needs of The Bike Project thru giving and receiving feedback</span></li><li class="c1" style="padding-left: 0pt; line-height: 1.15; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>Maintain </span><span>updated </span><span> records</span><span> and </span><span>files</span><span> as well as </span><span>policy and procedure manual</span></li></ol><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Salary and Benefits</span><span>: A total fund of $39,500/year will be used to pay salary and to purchase any benefits independently if needed (for example: $35,000 for salary, $4,500 to purchase benefits). Employee will also receive unlimited access to city transit network with University ID card.</span></div><p class="c2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; height: 12pt; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; "></span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">To </span><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">Appl</span><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">y</span><span class="c0" style="font-weight: bold; ">:</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; direction: ltr; "><span>Please submit the following to </span><span class="c8" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><a class="c11" href="mailto:thebikeproject.apply@gmail.com" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; ">thebikeproject.apply@gmail.com</a></span><span> by April 20, 2012.</span></div><ol class="c5" start="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: decimal; "><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>A </span><span>cover letter</span></li></ol><ol class="c14" start="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: circle; "><li class="c4 c17" style="padding-left: 0pt; margin-left: 72pt; direction: ltr; "><span>In your cover letter, address the following: “The Bike Project was founded in the spirit of Do-It-Yourself, inclusivity and cooperation. How </span><span>does your experience relate to actively advancing these principles </span><span>and what are your goals in this position?”</span></li></ol><ol class="c5" start="2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: decimal; "><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>A </span><span>r</span><span>esume</span><span>.</span></li><li class="c3" style="padding-left: 0pt; direction: ltr; margin-left: 36pt; "><span>At least three work-related references (required) including the names, current addresses and telephone numbers</span><span>.</span></li></ol></span><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; "><span>See more information and updates at: </span><span class="c8" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><a class="c11" href="http://www.thebikeproject.org/manager-job-2012" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; ">www.thebikeproject.org/manager-job-2012</a></span></span></div><div><div>==================</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; "></span></div></div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If you know good candidates for this job, please let them know!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Cheers,</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Barry Isralewitz</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Volunteer, The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign</div><div><br><br><br><div>
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