Job Opportunity at Bicycle Illinois!

Bicycle Illinois has an immediate need for a Participant Coordinator for our 2011 events!

Position Description:

We are looking for someone passionate about cycling and customer service to help convince people who have expressed an interest in our events to register! See below for the description of the specific job duties and qualifications. A copy of the job posting has also been posted at

http://www.bicycleillinois.com/participantcoordinator.pdf

The amount of work will seasonally fluctuate according to business needs. Currently we have a significant amount of work that needs to get done for the 2011 season. We also anticipate having a significant amount of work beginning this fall (October/November) in preparation for our 2012 events.

You must be available to participate in all of our events. During our events you will either act as a full time paid staff member should our participation levels warrant it, or ride as a participant free of charge as part of your compensation and available to work as a contingency if needed. The dates for our 2011 events are July 9^th through 16^th and August 7^th. We may also need you a day or two before and/or after the events to help us prepare and/or clean up. It is our intent to have you become a full time paid staff member for our events in the long term.

This will primarily be a home-based position. Compensation will initially be paid on an hourly contract basis, changing to a commission basis in the future. You will need to be able to use your own computer (PC preferred) and provide your own bike and cycling gear. We will provide you with a cell phone, e-mail, all required software, and plenty of training.

How to Apply:

If you or someone you know might be interested in this position you must respond to us by e-mail at bicycleillinois@bicycleillinois.com by Sunday, March 27^th. Interviews will be conducted with selected candidates beginning Monday, March 28^th and once selected, training and work will begin immediately.

Please respond by providing:

• A description of why you are interested in this position overall.
• How you think your experience can specifically benefit Bicycle Illinois and our participants.
• What you would be looking to get out of the position other than just a paycheck.
• A current resume with highlights of your work experience as it relates to this position.
• Brief notes relating to each bullet point of the job duties and qualifications listed below (I don’t need or want an essay).

If you have any questions regarding this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to the opportunity for you or someone you know to join our professional, customer-oriented staff not only for this year but also for many years to come!

-Rob.

Robert S. Layton, Director

Bicycle Illinois

P.O. Box 8454

Chicago, IL 60680

(877) 868-7455

http://www.bicycleillinois.com/

Job Duties and Requirements:

Job Duties And Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Developing a relationship with people who have previously expressed an interest in our events via e-mail, phone, or any other means, understanding their needs, and convincing them to register
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Familiarity with our event logistics and policies and procedures as posted on our web site (training will be provided)
• Participation in all our events either working as a staff member or riding as a participant
• Event Specific Requirements (if necessary)
  • Driving support vehicles
  • Attending rest stop locations on the road
  • Loading and unloading bicycles and baggage
  • Nightly purchasing of food, supplies, and gear
  • Loading and unloading supplies and gear before and/or after the events
• Other duties as assigned

Future Job Duties And Requirements May Include:

• Generating additional names of people interested in our events by implementing marketing ideas and attending marketing events
• Developing partnership/sponsorship opportunities with other organizations
• Assisting with new event development
• Other business development opportunities as they come up

Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory Previous Qualifications and Experience:

• Participation in organized cycling and/or other endurance sports events, especially events of a significant endurance nature (event organizing experience preferred)
• Persuading people to purchase services and/or goods and/or participate in events
• Flexibility to contact potential customers at times when they are available
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to commute to the north side of Chicago for frequent meetings
• Drivers license and a clean driving record (driving records will be checked)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. (such as full 5 gallon water coolers)
• Personal computer, PC preferred (cell phone and software will be provided)
• Physical ability and proper personal equipment (bike, personal gear, etc.) to complete our cycling events

Other Experience and Qualifications That Are A Plus But Not Mandatory:

• Establishing partnerships and/or sponsorships with other organizations
• Mechanical ability to fix bicycles
• Coordinating volunteers
• Medical training (first aid, CPR, etc.)
• Food service
• GPS systems and/or mapping
• Lots of driving
• A great sense of direction!