Job Overview:

The Volunteer Coordinator works in the Membership, Outreach and Volunteer team, and is responsible for effectively recruiting, engaging, training and recognizing the nearly 1000 volunteers who support Cascade’s events and programs. The Volunteer Coordinator aims to cultivate volunteer engagement across multiple departments, including but not limited to education and advocacy. This person works closely with the Rides and Events staff. Key responsibilities include:

• Functioning as the point of contact for all Cascade volunteers

• Assessing organizational needs for volunteers in conjunction with other departments

• Recruit and train new volunteers

• Tracking hours and outcomes of volunteer engagement through Cascade’s database

• Leading volunteer appreciation and recognition events

Cascade has a number of large events throughout the year requiring coordination of hundreds of volunteers. Due to this demand, the Volunteer Coordinator is required to be onsite at many Cascade events.

Department Overview:

The Membership, Outreach and Volunteer Team is focused on recruiting, retaining and stewarding Cascade Bicycle Club’s membership base, coordinating and growing the volunteer program, and increasing the number of trips by bike in the Puget Sound region. The MOV team has a direct, tangible impact on encouraging more bicycling in our community.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience managing volunteers

• Ability and willingness to work frequent early mornings, evenings, and weekends at our events with commensurate time­-off during the week.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent customer service skills; able to interface well with public and work effectively with multiple stakeholders on numerous projects.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Flexible, hard­working, self­-starter. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must meet deadlines, be attentive to detail, and have the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Experience working and/or producing events.

• WA State Driver’s License.

• Keen interest in cycling a plus!

Employment Specifics

• Full­-time, salaried position with frequent evening and weekend work required.

• Reports to and is supervised by Membership and Outreach Director.

• Annual performance reviews

• Monetary compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits package

Benefits:
Why should you work for Cascade?

-Employer sponsored health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage!-Matching contributions to an IRA!-Free lunches, happy hours and ice cream socials! -Cash incentive for commuting by bike!-Office-wide Winter Recess between December 25th and January 1st!-Free entry and guest pass on all Cascade rides!-Fun and dedicated co-workers!-Meaningful work around a noble cause!

The Organization:

Founded in 1970, the Cascade Bicycle Club is a 15,000+ member nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to creating better communities through bicycling. Cascade is a local and regional leader in producing world-class cycling events and rides, educating youth and adult cyclists, advocating for bicycle policy and infrastructure and promoting bicycle commuting. Cascade produces 13 major bicycle events and offers 2,000 free daily recreational rides annually. Cascade’s sphere of influence includes health and fitness, youth development, environmental sustainability and livable communities. Cascade is directed by an elected, volunteer board and operates with 35 paid staff and hundreds of volunteers.

Cascade Bicycle Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, persons of color, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Cascade Bicycle Club is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Cascade is of an at-will.