Company/Organization
ZOTTA

Job Description
Blog on Road Racing & Product Reviews

We are looking for writers to blog about road racing events and product reviews.

This is ideal for a student or someone wanting to earn some extra cash.

Good writers will be given regular assignments.

ZOTTA is a online marketing agency based in Portland, Oregon.
We provide Social Media (Blogging, Twitter, Facebook) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Marketing Services.

More information about our company can be found at www.zotta.com.

How to Apply
This is a freelance position.
Send us an email (support at zotta dot com) with samples of your writing and links to your blog.

Company/Organization
PSU Bike Hub

Job Description
The PSU Transportation & Parking Services is seeking a full-time lead mechanic for our new PSU Bike Hub. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including reduced tuition at all seven institutions within the Oregon University System. PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President’s diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

How to Apply
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please read the qualifications in the full job announcement and apply online at: http://www.pdx.edu/hr/employment

Company/Organization
Momentum Magazine

Job Description
Momentum is North America’s urban cycling culture magazine. Covering a range of topics from arts; food; current events; fashion; gear reviews plus thoughtful analysis of ideas and cultural trends, Momentum is a niche publication for people who ride bikes to get around.

Momentum is published bi-monthly, distributed free in 20 North American cities and available everywhere by subscription. Momentum’s current print run is 60,000 copies and these are divided into 4 different editions – BC, Chicago, San Francisco Bay Area and North America. The goal for 2010 is to add up to 5 more editions in Portland, Seattle, New York, Canada and USA.

Job Description / Assignment:
Work remotely and independently in Portland, reporting to the Advertising Director, to generate new sales leads and close sales for the Portland Regional Edition. The Portland regional edition will be launched for the March/ April edition when Momentum is the proud media sponsor of the Bicycle Show and official producer of the Show Guide. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, highly self-motivated, independent and have a passion (and hopefully a practice) of commuter cycling and will always represent Momentum in a positive and forward-thinking manner.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and agencies
• Sell print advertisements in the Portland edition
• Search out new advertising and sponsorship opportunities in Portland
• Meet bi-monthly sales target
• Maintain regular check-in schedule with Advertising Director

Qualifications:
Sales experience. Print advertising sales experience an asset.
Must be outgoing, friendly, self-motivated, deadline-driven and comfortable on the telephone.
People that ride a bike to get around preferred.

Terms:
Part time/ casual.
Starting immediately/ fall. First ad booking deadline is January 26, 2010 in time for Portland Bicycle Show.

Payment:
20% commission on all sales. (5% bonus commission on all year long contracts without any discounting)

Earliest possible date for launch of Portland edition: March/ April issue, 2010.

Work location:
Remote.

How to Apply
Please submit a document with expression of interest and qualifications (resume) letter in Word or PDF format, with file name format

• Portland Sales Rep_firstname_lastname

to Mia Kohout, Marketing & Advertising Director, Momentum Magazine mia@momentumplanet.com

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, November 24.
Interviews: In person or via telephone conferencing.

We thank all applicants for their interest in these positions; however, only those who are considered for the position will be contacted.

Job Title
State Network Associate - Temporary

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and details about your computer program experience in one PDF file to:
Robert Ping, state network director, SRTS National Partnership, at robert -at- saferoutespartnership.org.
Application period is open until position is filled.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged with an email within 24 hours.

How to Apply
Email resume, references, and cover letter to bikeshopmanager@gmail.com.

Company/Organization
Bicycle Transportation Alliance

Job Description
Position Title: Finance and Office Assistant
Status: Hourly - Part Time – Approximately 10-15 hours per week
Salary: Dependent on experience
Benefits: Pro-rated paid-time-off and paid-holiday benefits
Reports To: Finance and Human Resources Director
Posted: October, 2009
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Expected Start Date: November, 2009

Organizational Statement:
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is a non-profit membership organization working to promote bicycling and improve bicycling conditions in Oregon and SW Washington. Since 1990 the BTA has worked in partnership with citizens, businesses, community groups, government agencies and elected officials to create communities where people can meet their daily transportation needs on a bike. The BTA creates healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safer, more convenient and more accessible.

Position Summary:
The objective of this position is to provide the BTA with professional and flexible support in finance and office processes. The position will report to the Finance and Human Resources Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processes incoming mail and customer payments, including electronic payments

• Makes daily bank deposits
• Maintains daily check log
• Assists in the processing of vendor payments
• Manages monthly inventory records
• Performs clerical functions incidental to financial activities
• Assists in the preparation of organizational, departmental and project reports
• Participates in departmental and organization-wide meetings as appropriate
• Takes on other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Well organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in serving the needs of the cycling community in a dynamic office environment

• Proven computer skills with Excel capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem solving ability
• Pays attention to and verifies completeness and accuracy of information
• Shows initiative and enthusiasm and possesses an aptitude for tracking and retrieving information and working to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a general office environment, accounting and/or nonprofit experience a plus

Working Conditions:
A majority of the work will be performed at the BTA office in Portland, OR, while an essential and minor portion of the work will be performed outside of the office. This includes trips to the Post Office, bank, and other short trips as necessary.

Non-Discrimination:
The BTA does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, or legal source of income.

How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, completed BTA application form in PDF format via email to:
humanresources[at]bta4bikes.org.

No calls, please.

Company/Organization
City of Wilsonville

Job Description
Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Coordinator, a newly created, grant-funded position for SMART (South Metro Area Regional Transit), designed to implement priorities set forth in the City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian and Transit Master Plan. The incumbent will work with existing community groups to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety and support local programs as well as explore the options of creating new programs as outlined in the master plans. Educational requirements include a BA/BS in related field such as Project Management, Planning, or a related field, or three years professional experience in program management, bicycle and pedestrian advocacy, or transportation planning. Experience with GIS computer programs preferred. Salary $3,297 to $4,203 per month plus excellent fringe benefit package.

How to Apply
Required application, job announcement, and job description are available at the Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Lp. E, Wilsonville, OR 97070, online at www.ci.wilsonville.or.us, by e-mailing
jobs[at]ci.wilsonville.or.us, or by calling 503-682-0950.

Company/Organization
Team Estrogen

Job Description
Customer Service Representative, Returns Processing

Team Estrogen is an online retailer of women’s cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride her bike, run, or exercise in comfort and style. We are a small, but growing company seeking employees that share our passion for fitness, and our enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and an unmatched selection of technical apparel for women.

Primary Duties include:
1) Processing customer returns, to include:
a.Opening and checking in all inbound packages
b.Cleaning and refolding apparel as necessary, and returning items to warehouse stock
c.Interfacing with the accounting system (ACCPAC) to record transactions
d.Communicating with customers over the phone and in writing via our customer contact manager to resolve questions or concerns
e.Accurately processing credit card refunds or store credits
2) Answering inbound telephone calls, to include:
a.Assisting customers who have questions or need advice on selecting apparel
b.Placing phone orders for customers who prefer not to order online
c.Answering questions regarding warranty issues and providing return authorizations as necessary
d.Assisting with lost packages or errors in shipment
3) Other Duties as assigned, which may include:
a.Assisting the order processing dept with outbound orders on high volume days
b.Checking in inventory received from vendors, as needed in the receiving dept
c.Lending a hand where needed, when needed, for special projects or to balance general work flow

The ideal candidate:

• Is enthusiastic about athletics and has some familiarity with technical, sports-specific apparel. Cyclists, runners, swimmers and triathletes are especially encouraged to apply.
• Has a clear speaking voice and is comfortable speaking on the phone.
• Has excellent written communications skills.
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment and can handle multiple tasks efficiently & effectively.
• Has some flexibility during peak seasons (late-spring/mid-summer, Christmas shopping season). Neither evenings nor weekends are required, but occasional overtime may be necessary to complete tasks in a timely manner. One Saturday per year, typically in October, is usually required for warehouse inventory count.
• Has proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook and is comfortable learning new/unfamiliar computer tasks
• Thrives in a small company environment, where we each wear many hats, often at the same time.

Benefits for Full-time Hourly Employees:

2 weeks vacation annually. Vacation begins accruing at 6 months of employment.
• 5-6 (depends on calendar) paid holidays per year.
• 5 paid sick days per year. Eligible after 3 months. Does not accrue.
• Health Insurance (Kaiser) paid at 50% for employee. Family coverage is also available at employee’s sole expense. Eligible after 3 full calendar months.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. (Like a small-company 401k). Employee may contribute up to $10,000 per year as a payroll deduction. Team Estrogen matches employee’s contribution up to 3% of employee’s payroll. Employee is fully vested immediately. Contributions can begin in 3rd calendar year (ie. An employee who begins employment in 2009 can contribute beginning Jan 2011).
• Team Estrogen encourages bike commuting. We have secure indoor bike parking and two showers. We also provide each employee a waterproof Goretex rain jacket to keep, as well as a powerful 10W headlight to use as long as (s)he is employed at Team Estrogen.
• Employees can buy apparel for their personal use at wholesale. Some manufacturers provide additional purchase discounts. Employees may also purchase limited items for spouses.
• TE Bucks – this is a winter bike commuting incentive that earns the employee free apparel based on % of trips to work made by bicycle.

Job Start: October 2009
Pay Range: $12/hour
Hours: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30
Location: 21350 NW Mauzey Rd Hillsboro, OR 97214

How to Apply
All inquires should be directed to Cindy Mocabee
at Appleone Employment Services
( 503) 279 - 8893
cmocabee[at]appleone.com

Happy Slurping,
Jed and Shauna
www.soupcycle.com

Company/Organization
Portland State University

Job Description

The PSU Transportation & Parking Services department is seeking a full-time supervisor to coordinate operations for PSU’s new Bicycle Hub, including the supervision of all student employees. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including reduced tuition at all seven institutions within the Oregon University System. This benefit can be transferred to one dependent (i.e., spouse, domestic partner, dependent child, or domestic partner’s dependent child). PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President’s diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.