Community Engagement Specialist

Organization Overview
Freewheelin’ Community Bikes provides accessible bicycles and teaches youth life and leadership skills that improve their physical and mental well-being.

We connect a very vulnerable population of youth (ages 8-18) with skills for life over a shared passion for the bicycle. Youth gain hands-on mechanic skills while learning social skills that help them navigate their lives at home, at school, and in the community.

Employment Type: Part-time/hourly, seasonal, Non-Exempt

Role Overview
The Engagement Specialists assists with creation and implementation of the strategy to engage 
individuals and businesses in advancing Freewheelin’ mission.

With a focus on volunteers and stakeholders, the coordinator incorporates cultivation and stewardship, 
to build a strategy which includes a robust array of opportunities that engage as diverse community of supporters. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works as part of the Freewheelin’ Team.

Essential role functions:
1.) Stakeholder Relations
• Weekly communication to new and existing supporters
• Annual Nancy’s ride promotion and communication
• Assist with donor tours, event outreach and support, and other engagement strategies.
• Assist with special event fundraising communication and efforts.

2.) Volunteer Management
• Assist with the recruitment, screening, and training of interested volunteers.
• Facilitate the volunteer screening process of interested stakeholders through communication techniques.
• Oversee the training and onboarding of volunteers into Freewheelin’ spaces and programs.
• Follow up with volunteers regarding their experience and interest level for continued support.

3.) Participation in organizational events
• Staff meetings, team meetings, 1:1s, other strategy sessions.
• Email management
• Professional development, trainings, and special presentations
• Special Events (donation days, build nights, Community Rides, Nancy’s Ride, etc.)

Qualifications
• Comfortable asking for financial support from external partners.
• Proficiency with MS Office and donor databases; 
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in writing, 
by phone, or in person.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while staying 
organized.
• Comfort pivoting between high-level, strategic work and smaller tasks. 
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, 
handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment.
• Sense of humor, curiosity, and love of continuous learning.

Conditions of employment
Freewheelin ’does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national 
origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 
expression, or marital status. All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who we are:
• collaborative team players
• passionate educators
• bike riders, bike mechanics
• community enthusiasts
• energetic and hard workers who manage time and risk
• self-starters with growth mindsets
• personable and humorous

Resumes, cover letters, and inquiries can be directed to LaNisha Clark, Executive Director, lanisha@freewheelinbikes.org.