Job Posting: Community Manager
HUB Cycling seeks a Community Manager to support the advocacy work of HUB Cycling’s ten Local Committees. The Community Manager will report to the Director of Campaigns and Inclusion. Working closely with Local Committees (LC), the Community Manager will collaborate with communities to build a safe and complete cycling network across Metro Vancouver.
HUB Cycling is a charitable not-for-profit organization that has spent more than two decades removing barriers to cycling in Metro Vancouver, while cultivating the health, environmental, and economic benefits that active transportation can bring. HUB Cycling has educated and motivated thousands of people, and championed improvements that #UnGapTheMap to create a more connected cycling network.
HUB Cycling’s mission is to get more people cycling, more often. We make cycling better through education, action and events. More cycling means healthier, happier, more connected communities. We’re leading the way in making cycling an attractive choice for everyone.
We acknowledge that HUB Cycling, through its various projects, operates on the traditional unceded territories of many First Nations in British Columbia. Learn more about the distinct languages, economic background, and First Nations communities in regions across British Columbia on this interactive map.
RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING (80%)
- Build the capacity of volunteer Local Committees through increased attendance, engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, training and coaching
- Participate in local committee meetings to support capacity building
- Develop and coordinate advocacy campaigns
- Engage and build relationships with First Nations leaders and governments, municipal leaders, and community groups and support LCs to do the same
- Build and maintain relationships with non-traditional allies, such as health authorities and urban planning groups (e.g., Strong Towns, Fraser Health), to broaden advocacy reach
- Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain younger members and diverse voices within Local Committees
- Plan and organize webinars, public events, presentations, forums, bike rides and meetings to promote HUB Cycling’s strategic advocacy goals
- Help local committees to plan and develop annual plans, persuasive media campaigns, newsletters, and other campaign materials
- Engage with cycling advocacy organizations to partner on cross-organizational programs and opportunities
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (20%)
- Cross-promote memberships with like-minded organizations
- Expand HUB’s Lifetime memberships
- Plan and host membership events like the Annual General Meeting
YOU
Are an exceptional time manager with a keen sense for prioritizing
- Passionate about active transportation
- Think strategically while considering social, political, economic, and other relevant factors at play
- Have experience working with elected officials or Indigenous leadership
- Empower others by effectively recruiting, mentoring, and supporting volunteers to amplify our collective impact
- Take initiative, are highly self-motivated, and can work independently, while also being a strong contributor to a vibrant team
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience with proven ability to manage volunteer life cycles, including recruitment, training, and ongoing stewardship to ensure a positive and impactful volunteer experience
- Persuasive storytelling skills with the ability to write plain language communications that inspire people to take action. HUB recognizes that 26 percent of people in B.C. speak a language other than Indigenous languages, English or French as their first language. We respect and value all the different languages spoken by people across the province
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners, volunteers and staff
- Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
- Competency with computer software, including Google Suite, Drupal and Keela or similar CRM
- Experience engaging underserved/marginalized groups or communities
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a permanent flexible position (30 hours/week) starting immediately with annual compensation of $50,357 to $57,107 depending on experience.
The successful candidate will need access to their own cell phone and a reliable home internet connection, and must be available for occasional evening and weekend work to support meetings and events.
All staff are expected to work remotely part-time. Office space is available for up to three days a week at 312 Main Street, Vancouver. Staff must be reasonably available at least once per week for in-person meetings and events in Metro Vancouver.
PERKS
HUB Cycling offers many benefits, including a very flexible hybrid work environment.
- 4 weeks vacation and 10 wellness days annually
- Competitive extended health and dental benefits
- Flexible hours and time off in lieu
- $500 towards your home office set up and $25 per month towards internet costs to support remote working (after a 3-month waiting period)
- A supportive and inclusive environment where folks from all backgrounds and identities are welcome
HIRING PROCESS
We have updated our hiring process to ensure that current team members don't continue to hire people from the same background as themselves. While shortlisting candidates, we remove personal information to help us eliminate bias when making hiring decisions.
Candidates with lived experiences are ranked higher in our selection matrix than people with Institutional education. People from racialized and marginalized communities receive additional points in an effort to bring them on par with people with privileges. We do not think that our hiring process is perfect. We will continue to learn and make corrections.
Visit bikehub.ca/about-us/work-hub-cycling for additional details on our hiring process, compensation, and the benefits of working at HUB Cycling.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit https://can.keela.co/forms/3vCuXrPDYHR3pJMQv/preview or click on the link above to apply for this position.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
We thank all the applicants for your interest. Because we’re a small staff with limited capacity, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an initial video call interview.
HUB Cycling is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive organization. HUB recognizes that as an organization, we have benefited from and perpetuated white supremacy culture and colonialism in our sector and our organization. We have made a commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive organization and to working with people and communities to support them to thrive and prosper. Diversity is integral to this commitment. HUB Cycling encourages people with disabilities, women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from other traditionally marginalized communities to apply, and we encourage you to self-identify in your application. Read our diversity work at bikehub.ca/diversity.
If you require accommodation when navigating the application or hiring process, please contact hub.hr @bikehub.ca.