JOBS
Bike Valet Lead
5-6 positions available
OUR MISSION
We’re helping make the region a cleaner, healthier, more livable and more prosperous place by enabling more people to choose bicycling for everyday travel. Our work includes advocacy, project review, technical assistance and community engagement. We’re also one of the only organizations in the Sacramento region to earn the Gold designation as a Bicycle Friendly Business from the League of American Bicyclists.
ABOUT THE BIKE VALET PROGRAM
Bike Valet turns community events into bikeable destinations by providing turn-key valet bike parking services for event participants who arrive by bike (it’s like coat check for your bike). We park more than 15,000 bikes a year at 160+ community events for clients as varied as the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, The Golden 1 Center, Sacramento Republic FC, SactoMoFo, Sacramento Farm to Fork Festival, Capitol Beer Fest, TBD Festival and the Sacramento Rotary Club. Bike Valet is our most visible program.
THE JOB
The Bike Valet Lead serves SABA’s mission by coordinating the start-to-finish delivery of valet bike parking services at community events. This position will be the face of SABA to on-site event staff, Bike Valet volunteers and individual Bike Valet customers.
Organize and transport Bike Valet equipment to and from SABA’s Bike Valet storage space in downtown Sacramento, by bike + trailer (provided) or car
Set up the Bike Valet compound before the event
Engage with guests to answer questions about SABA’s mission and the 529 Garage Bicycle Registration program
Give great guest service with a friendly, welcoming attitude
Break down, organize, and transport equipment to storage space after the event
Orient and supervise volunteers throughout the event
Coordinate with the event organizer to address problems during the event (must be available by phone)
Perform post-event tasks including documenting volunteer hours, number of bikes parked and donations received
SKILLS & TRAITS
Interest in bicycling in Sacramento and SABA’s mission
Dependable, punctual, organized and detail-oriented
Equally able to work independently and lead a team
Strong logistical and simple mechanical problem-solving skills—experience with bikes is ideal
Strong oral communication skills—must speak clearly, persuasively and appropriately in positive and negative situations
Strong customer service skills
Solid supervisory skills, including supervision of volunteers
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to work in low light situations (early morning, dusk, night)
Solid bike handling skills, including the ability to pedal an ebike pulling a fully loaded 8-foot bike trailer (about 300 lb. max) for distances up to 4-5 miles (we’ll train you)
Valid CA Driver’s License
Current auto insurance is strongly preferred
Smartphone is strongly preferred
COMPENSATION & JOB DETAILS
$16/hr. hourly rate.
Bike Valet events occur seasonally with a schedule averaging 2-3 shifts per month (more depending on availability). Shifts typically last 4-6 hours, with the possibility of occasional overtime for longer events. Shifts include early morning, daytime, evening and late night events.
You’ll work mostly off-site at Bike Valet events in a variety of outdoor settings (parks, plazas, parking lots, trails, etc.) in a variety of weather. You’ll also occasionally work from SABA’s Bike Valet storage space and offices in downtown Sacramento.
In instances where you may use your own vehicle to transport Bike Valet equipment outside of the grid, we pay the current IRS mileage reimbursement for vehicle use off-site.
Bike Valet Leads report to the Bike Valet Program Manager, who will train you on all aspects of the Bike Valet program and SABA’s operation. Training will be on the job staffing Bike Valet events (paid).
ABOUT SABA
SABA was founded in 1991 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2003 (ID #37-1474544). We currently have one full-time employee and several part-time employees working on our Bike Valet, Bike MD and 529 Garage bike registration programs. We have fairly simple processes and we’re always striving to improve, so we will welcome your observations and common sense suggestions.
We operate from offices in downtown Sacramento. We work in a building shared with other cool nonprofits that is located a half-block south of the 12th Street light rail station, has a secured bike room, and is the first collection site for the nation’s first commercial program to convert food waste into vehicle fuel.
NEXT STEPS
Please fill out our online application!
JOB OPENING: Bike mechanic
We’re hiring to fill three positions in our bike repair program. SABA bike mechanics perform diagnostics, maintenance and basic repairs at school and community events in South Sacramento, North Natomas, West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova and other locations in the greater Sacramento area. Help us empower people to rely on their bikes for everyday transportation.
Job duties
· Perform basic diagnostic checks to identify problems with wheels and hubs, crankset/drive train, shifters and derailleurs, headset, brakes, bottom bracket, saddle and handlebars
· Perform adjustments, maintenance and simple repairs as needed
· Document service and recommendations on standardized forms
· Communicate in a clear and friendly manner with customers
You’ll work as part of a team of mechanics at events scheduled by SABA and managed by SABA’s Bike Mechanics Program Manager. We provide workstands, supplies and shared tools. You can use your own tools if you have them.
Qualifications/experience
Basic understanding of bikes and how they operate
Experience working on bikes, including maintenance, simple adjustments and basic repairs
Professional bike mechanic experience is helpful but not required. We’ll provide you with paid training at upcoming bike repair events. You must provide your own transportation to and from work locations.
Other desirable qualities
You’re a good fit for this position if you’re:
A team player
Flexible
Neat, organized and on time
Comfortable working with the public.
Teaching experience is a +
Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Hmoob, Vietnamese, Tagalog or Chinese is a +
Compensation
$16 per hour
This is a casual hourly position. Work hours vary from 4 to 20+ hours per month, depending on your availability, the kind of event and time of year. Our bike repair program is active between April and October.
How to apply
Send us a letter that briefly describes your experience and qualifications. Email it to robert@sacbike.org or mail it to SABA, 909 12th Street, Suite 204, Sacramento CA 95814. People of all backgrounds and identifies are encouraged to apply.
About us
SABA is a nonprofit organization that helps create the conditions for people to ride a bike for everyday transportation. We were founded in 1991 and incorporated in 2002. Our office is located in downtown Sacramento. Learn more at www.sacbike.org