Bike CoOp Associate
Sustainable NCW, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Position Type:
Part Time (20 hrs / week)
Position Title:
Bike CoOp Associate
Organization:
Sustainable NCW
Location:
Wenatchee, WA
Position Overview
The Bike CoOp Associate will support SNCW’s youth active transportation programming and the development and operation of its bike repair community space. This position will work closely with the Bike CoOp Manager to help deliver youth bike education programming, support community workshops, maintain equipment and supplies, and assist with the organization and readiness of SNCW’s community bike repair space.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working with youth and community members, and strongly interested in bicycle repair, active transportation, and community-based sustainability work.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working under the day‑to‑day supervision of the Bike CoOp Manager, the Bike CoOp Associate will:
Key Responsibilities
Support, with training, lead some of the afterschool bike education programming for middle and high school youth
Assist with community workshops focused on bike repair and bike safety
Help prepare, transport, organize, and maintain bikes, tools, parts, and safety gear
Support the setup, organization, and readiness of SNCW’s bike repair community space
Assist with bike and parts intake, inventory, and basic repair workflows
Support volunteers and participants in a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment
Help carry out outreach, logistics, and operational tasks that support SNCW’s bike‑related programming
Afterschool Bike Education (60% of time)
Program Delivery & Support
Assist the Bike CoOp Manager with the delivery of youth bike education programming for middle and high school students
After training, lead bike education sessions regularly
Help prepare materials, bikes, tools, and safety gear for classes and activities
Support students during bike repair, maintenance, and riding activities
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Assist with program setup, breakdown, and site logistics
Help transport (including driving the truck and trailer on occasion) and organize bikes, tools, and supplies between storage and program sites as needed
Support day‑to‑day operational consistency by following established workflows and safety procedures
Youth & Volunteer Support
Help welcome and engage students in a positive and encouraging way
Support volunteers and assistant instructors as directed by the Bike CoOp Manager
Communicate participant needs, supply issues, or safety concerns to the Bike CoOp Manager
Program Logistics & Documentation
Help track attendance, organize participant materials, and support basic recordkeeping
Assist with equipment checks, inventory updates, and maintenance needs
Support the documentation of program activities, supply needs, and workflow improvements
Community Bike Repair Space (40% of time)
Space Organization & Readiness
Assist with the setup and organization of the bike repair community space, including workbenches, bike stands, tools and parts storage, and shared work areas
Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming repair space at the Community Annex
Support operational readiness for volunteer‑ and public‑facing programming
Help prepare the space for workshops, volunteer work parties, and future public use
Bikes, Tools & Parts
Assist with organizing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, bikes, parts, and shop supplies
Help with intake of donated bikes and parts using established systems
Assist with assembly of refurbished bikes using salvaged and new components to grow inventory for community distribution
Support inventory tracking and labeling of tools, parts, and repair materials
Perform basic bike maintenance and repair tasks appropriate to skill level and training
Flag repair, maintenance, supply, or safety issues for follow‑up by the Bike CoOp Manager
Workshops & Community Support
Assist with community bike repair and bike safety workshops at the Community Annex and partner sites
Help participants feel welcome and supported during workshops and repair activities
Support workshop flow as directed by the Bike CoOp Manager
Assist with preparation and cleanup before and after events, workshops, and community programming
Additional Duties
Support other education, outreach initiatives as needed
Participate in staff meetings, training, and organizational events
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and community‑centered team culture
Support other projects as requested by the Executive Director
Desired Qualifications
Required / Strongly Preferred
Strong interest in bicycles, bike repair, active transportation, and/or community‑based sustainability work
Experience working with youth, volunteers, or community members in a supportive or educational setting
Basic bicycle repair knowledge, or willingness to learn quicklyStrong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team
Dependable, punctual, and comfortable with hands‑on physical work
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for participants of varied backgrounds and skill levels
High School diploma or equivalent
Clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check
Helpful / Preferred
Experience with bike maintenance or repair
Experience supporting classes, workshops, camps, or afterschool programming
Experience with inventory, tools, shop organization, or equipment management
Bilingual or multilingual communication skills, especially Spanish and English
Experience working in nonprofit, community‑based, or educational settings
Experience driving a truck and trailer
Associate’s degree
Physical & Scheduling Expectations
Ability to lift and move bikes, bike parts, tools, and program supplies with reasonable accommodation (up to 50 lbs)
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in active shop or program environments for extended periods
Ability to work some evenings and weekends based on program and event needs
Ability to travel locally between SNCW sites, schools, and partner locations as needed
Work is primarily in a shop space and around school visits, outdoor activities, and hands‑on bike riding and repair instruction. A small amount of office work may be needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate of $23/hour.
Flexible schedule to be determined with the Bike CoOp Manager, with the majority of work between the hours of 9am to 6pm with some evening or weekend work. Evening workshops and Saturday morning events are somewhat frequent.
Flexibility in scheduling personal (unpaid) time off
Professional development opportunities.
Sustainable NCW is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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Part Time (20 hrs / week)
Position Title:
Bike CoOp Associate
Organization:
Sustainable NCW
Location:
Wenatchee, WA
Position Overview
The Bike CoOp Associate will support SNCW’s youth active transportation programming and the development and operation of its bike repair community space. This position will work closely with the Bike CoOp Manager to help deliver youth bike education programming, support community workshops, maintain equipment and supplies, and assist with the organization and readiness of SNCW’s community bike repair space.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working with youth and community members, and strongly interested in bicycle repair, active transportation, and community-based sustainability work.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working under the day‑to‑day supervision of the Bike CoOp Manager, the Bike CoOp Associate will:
Key Responsibilities
Support, with training, lead some of the afterschool bike education programming for middle and high school youth
Assist with community workshops focused on bike repair and bike safety
Help prepare, transport, organize, and maintain bikes, tools, parts, and safety gear
Support the setup, organization, and readiness of SNCW’s bike repair community space
Assist with bike and parts intake, inventory, and basic repair workflows
Support volunteers and participants in a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment
Help carry out outreach, logistics, and operational tasks that support SNCW’s bike‑related programming
Afterschool Bike Education (60% of time)
Program Delivery & Support
Assist the Bike CoOp Manager with the delivery of youth bike education programming for middle and high school students
After training, lead bike education sessions regularly
Help prepare materials, bikes, tools, and safety gear for classes and activities
Support students during bike repair, maintenance, and riding activities
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Assist with program setup, breakdown, and site logistics
Help transport (including driving the truck and trailer on occasion) and organize bikes, tools, and supplies between storage and program sites as needed
Support day‑to‑day operational consistency by following established workflows and safety procedures
Youth & Volunteer Support
Help welcome and engage students in a positive and encouraging way
Support volunteers and assistant instructors as directed by the Bike CoOp Manager
Communicate participant needs, supply issues, or safety concerns to the Bike CoOp Manager
Program Logistics & Documentation
Help track attendance, organize participant materials, and support basic recordkeeping
Assist with equipment checks, inventory updates, and maintenance needs
Support the documentation of program activities, supply needs, and workflow improvements
Community Bike Repair Space (40% of time)
Space Organization & Readiness
Assist with the setup and organization of the bike repair community space, including workbenches, bike stands, tools and parts storage, and shared work areas
Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming repair space at the Community Annex
Support operational readiness for volunteer‑ and public‑facing programming
Help prepare the space for workshops, volunteer work parties, and future public use
Bikes, Tools & Parts
Assist with organizing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, bikes, parts, and shop supplies
Help with intake of donated bikes and parts using established systems
Assist with assembly of refurbished bikes using salvaged and new components to grow inventory for community distribution
Support inventory tracking and labeling of tools, parts, and repair materials
Perform basic bike maintenance and repair tasks appropriate to skill level and training
Flag repair, maintenance, supply, or safety issues for follow‑up by the Bike CoOp Manager
Workshops & Community Support
Assist with community bike repair and bike safety workshops at the Community Annex and partner sites
Help participants feel welcome and supported during workshops and repair activities
Support workshop flow as directed by the Bike CoOp Manager
Assist with preparation and cleanup before and after events, workshops, and community programming
Additional Duties
Support other education, outreach initiatives as needed
Participate in staff meetings, training, and organizational events
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and community‑centered team culture
Support other projects as requested by the Executive Director
Desired Qualifications
Required / Strongly Preferred
Strong interest in bicycles, bike repair, active transportation, and/or community‑based sustainability work
Experience working with youth, volunteers, or community members in a supportive or educational setting
Basic bicycle repair knowledge, or willingness to learn quicklyStrong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team
Dependable, punctual, and comfortable with hands‑on physical work
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for participants of varied backgrounds and skill levels
High School diploma or equivalent
Clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check
Helpful / Preferred
Experience with bike maintenance or repair
Experience supporting classes, workshops, camps, or afterschool programming
Experience with inventory, tools, shop organization, or equipment management
Bilingual or multilingual communication skills, especially Spanish and English
Experience working in nonprofit, community‑based, or educational settings
Experience driving a truck and trailer
Associate’s degree
Physical & Scheduling Expectations
Ability to lift and move bikes, bike parts, tools, and program supplies with reasonable accommodation (up to 50 lbs)
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in active shop or program environments for extended periods
Ability to work some evenings and weekends based on program and event needs
Ability to travel locally between SNCW sites, schools, and partner locations as needed
Work is primarily in a shop space and around school visits, outdoor activities, and hands‑on bike riding and repair instruction. A small amount of office work may be needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate of $23/hour.
Flexible schedule to be determined with the Bike CoOp Manager, with the majority of work between the hours of 9am to 6pm with some evening or weekend work. Evening workshops and Saturday morning events are somewhat frequent.
Flexibility in scheduling personal (unpaid) time off
Professional development opportunities.
Sustainable NCW is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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