LOCAL MOTION JOB OPENINGS

Local Motion is Vermont’s nonprofit walk-bike advocacy organization. We have a very exciting year ahead of us as we grow into our new statewide role. If you share our belief that walking and biking should be safe and accessible for all Vermonters, and that Vermont can be the best state for biking on the east coast, then come and join the team. We have three new positions open as follows:

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A full-time, permanent Community Engagement Manager, who will lead our efforts to inspire people across Vermont to make their communities walkable, bikeable, livable places.

DESCRIPTION Are you a community organizer?  Do you love to walk or bike?  Combine your passions as Local Motion’s Community Engagement Manager!  You will work in communities across Vermont, supporting local groups as they develop their capacity to advocate for safer streets for everyone.  Use the cutting-edge tools of the NationBuilder community organizing platform to build local affiliates, train advocates, and support street campaigns.  Full-time, year-round position.  Compensation is $38-40K, with paid time off, medical, and retirement.

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A part-time, permanent Business Services Manager, who will help businesses and organizations across Vermont attract and retain talent and customers by becoming more bike friendly.

DESCRIPTION Are you a natural-born salesperson?  Do you love to walk or bike?  Put your business skills to work for a great cause!  Local Motion, Vermont’s walk-bike advocacy nonprofit, is seeking a Business Services Manager to help businesses and organizations attract and retain talent and customers by becoming more walk and bike friendly.  You will build our network of business members, assist them with Bicycle Friendly Business recognition, organize on-site bike workshops, and sell bike racks to businesses and other clients statewide.  Half-time job to start, with significant growth potential.  Compensation is $17-18/hour with paid time off.

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A part-time, seasonal Bike Ferry Operations Manager, who will work closely with our captains, crew, and 13,000+ yearly passengers to run our world-renowned Island Line Bike Ferry.

DESCRIPTION: Do you enjoy managing diverse teams and handling complex logistics?  Do you love to walk or bike?  Join the Local Motion team and spend April to October managing the Island Line Bike Ferry!  This unique service brings people and their bikes across “the Cut,” a 200-foot gap in the beautiful Island Line Rail Trail across Lake Champlain.  You will train, schedule, and supervise staff; develop and oversee operational procedures; coordinate with other Local Motion programs; and run special Ferry-related events. Position is 20-30 hours per week. Hours vary through the season. Compensation is $18/hour.

We welcome applications from people who are excited about our mission and who want to join our amazing team of 10 year-round and 20+ seasonal staff in Burlington, Vermont.  An overview of each position is below.  Full position descriptions are on our website at www.localmotion.org/about/jobs.  Applications with a cover letter and resume should be emailed to jobs@localmotion.org.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews start on February 22 and will continue until each position is filled.  Target date for having new staff on board is April 1.