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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 action, education, events, consultation and research. More cycling means healthier, happier, more connected communities. We’re leading the way in making cycling an attractive choice for everyone.

HUB Cycling is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive organization. Diversity is integral to this commitment. Diversity among our members, volunteers, staff and Board of Directors allows us to better understand, connect to, and respond to the needs of HUB members and the broader communities we engage with. HUB Cycling encourages people with disabilities, women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and members of other marginalized communities to apply, and we welcome you to self-identify in your application.

HUB Cycling seeks an innovative and strategic Director of Partnerships and Events to actively lead its strategy surrounding corporate partnerships and events. The DPE is responsible for soliciting, maintaining and growing corporate sponsorships and leading HUB Cycling’s annual events. The Director will form part of HUB Cycling’s Senior Leadership Team and report directly to the Executive Director. The DPE will supervise events staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate sponsorship (40% of time)

Solicit, confirm and steward major corporate sponsors for HUB Cycling’s events, education and core advocacy work
Build and maintain a pipeline of new corporate sponsorship opportunities, including proactive outbound outreach (sales & business development) to generate new leads
Develop the sales strategy (including targets), growth metrics, and KPIs that drive sponsorship goals for the team
Coach events team members in effective sponsorship proposals, communications and relations
Act as the point of contact for key strategic accounts - maintain and grow these important strategic relationships

Event program development and management (30% of time)

Provide strategic oversight for the management and marketing of HUB Cycling’s numerous events and engagements, including but not limited to Go by Bike Week, Bike to School Week, Bike Awards, Bike the Night, and Bike to Shop
Strategically grow program offerings and event participation rates
Set and regularly review program participation targets, including reaching and engaging with new audiences and equity-deserving populations
Develop and oversee new events or programs which further the organization’s Strategic Priorities

HR/ Management of Managers and Coordinators (15% of time)

Hire, oversee and develop staff to plan and implement events
Event and staffing capacity management - ensure events are staffed appropriately and events run within the team’s capacity
Lead regular team communications, including weekly team meetings.
Lead quarterly team meetings and review of KPIs
Ensure consistent safety and risk mitigation measures are undertaken

Budgeting (5% of time)

Lead annual budget forecasting, sponsorship costing, and ongoing budget management for partnerships and events
Oversee managers to ensure events and engagements are on budget

Monitoring and Evaluation (5% of time)

Oversee completion of reports for funders
Oversee event and engagement reporting to external corporate partners
Organizational Support (5% of time)
Contribute to the HUB Cycling Leadership Team - provide strategic and operational input to the broader HUB Cycling team
Ensure events are cross promoting memberships through website reg and in person activations, providing opportunities for participants to donate to HUB Cycling
Liaise with other HUB Cycling team members as appropriate

YOU ARE

Skilled at telling a convincing and clear story about the value of our work
Engaged in the power of events to change behaviour and make the organization more diverse, equitable and inclusive
Confident with soliciting corporate sponsorship and developing key accounts
A strategic and motivated leader
A strong communicator and team player
An exceptional time manager with a keen sense for prioritizing
An experienced people manager, drawing out the best in others and their work

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
5+ years relevant experience preferably in sponsorship stewardship and events
Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strategic thinker, able to support program development.
Ability to develop and nurture relationships and partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders including community, corporate and municipal partners
Exceptional time management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Demonstrated project and time management skills
Ability to work independently and within a team and deliver confidently under pressure
Proficiency in using general office computer programs including Google Suite, project management software and CRM software.
Believes in the environmental, social, health and community benefits of cycling for transportation.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) starting ASAP with compensation of $68,000-75,000 per year, depending on experience. HUB Cycling offers a very friendly and flexible work environment and time off in lieu.

All staff are expected to work remotely part-time. The successful candidate will need access to their cell phone and a reliable home internet connection. Office space is available for up to three days a week at 312 Main Street, Vancouver. Staff must be reasonably available for future in-person meetings and events in Metro Vancouver that follow public health authority guidelines.

PERKS

Three weeks of vacation and an additional 10 wellness days annually.
Competitive, extended health and dental benefits after three months.
Flexible hours and time off in lieu.
Basic computer setup.
$500 towards your home office set up and $25 a month towards ongoing home office costs while we work remotely (after a three-month waiting period)
Friendly and supportive coworkers
Professional development opportunities
Use of HUB’s corporate Mobi bike share membership
A supportive and inclusive environment where folks from all backgrounds and identities are welcome

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward one document that includes a cover letter and resume and one relevant example sponsorship pitch to jobs@bikehub.ca in PDF or Word format, with file name format FirstName_LastName_DPE. Please use the subject line “Director of Partnerships and Events 2022”.

Applications are due Nov 15, 2022.

We thank all the applicants for your interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an initial video call interview.

Job Posting: Director of Partnerships and Events