Community Bicycle Shop Manager

We're looking for the next skilled manager of our respected community bike shop, Bici Centro, in downtown Santa Barbara!

See the full job posting here:

https://movesbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024Shop-Manager-Santa-Barbara-Bici-Centro.pdf

Who We Are:

MOVE Santa Barbara County is a medium-sized non-profit which works to promote walking, bicycling and public transit county-wide to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities. We oversee events, teach pedestrian and bicycle education, encourage active transportation and advocate for safer streets. We operate three community-oriented resale, retail and self-repair bicycle shops in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria called Bici Centro. Bici Centro is designed to educate residents through bicycle repair and maintenance. For over two decades Bici Centro has provided low-cost bicycles and maintenance to the public through our do-it-yourself mechanic-supported service, direct bicycle maintenance service as well as receiving and refurbishing donated bicycles which are made available to the public and to children through our youth education programs.

The Job:

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and grow MOVE’s bicycle repair, maintenance, education, and empowerment program through our community bike shops, Bici Centro Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. The Shop Manager is responsible for running and managing the shop, shop programs, staff, and volunteers to reach a greater audience and achieve our mission. The Shop Manager also serves as an external face of the organization and will have responsibilities that include engaging in the community and supporting MOVE’s advocacy agenda. This role reports directly to MOVE’s Executive Director.

Successful candidates will possess strong skills in the following areas:

● Leadership: Can comfortably lead a team – training, delegating responsibilities, holding team members accountable, and motivating the team to meet our goals.

● Organizational Skills: Efficiency in organization, time management, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.

● Communication: Effective, positive communication among staff, volunteers, customers, and community members.

● Mechanical Skills: Highly skilled in using bicycle-related tools, assessing mechanical-related issues, and repairing bicycles.

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position based in our Santa Barbara shop, with occasional travel required within Santa Barbara County.

To apply, please submit the following:

●Cover letter including salary expectations

●Resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications

See the full job posting here:

https://movesbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024Shop-Manager-Santa-Barbara-Bici-Centro.pdf