We’re Hiring: Valet Bicycle Parking Attendants
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking energetic and organized individuals interested in providing first-class service to come be a part of our famous Valet Bicycle Parking team as Bicycle Valet Attendants. Candidates must have a flexible schedule, with availability on days, nights, and weekends. If you want to further the mission of the SF Bicycle Coalition by helping provide safe and secure bike parking at events all over San Francisco, we’d love to hear from you!
Hours: Flexible, part-time to full time, seasonal work. Includes days, nights, and weekends
Reports to: Valet Bicycle Parking Coordinator
Bicycle Valet Attendants oversee site-specific valet bike parking operations for events citywide. Bicycle Valet Attendants are responsible for representing the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, as well as our mission and policies, to event organizers, volunteers, and the general public. Bicycle Valet Attendants are also responsible for on-site volunteer training, care and management.
Job Components
A Bicycle Valet Attendant:
- Arranges drop-off/pick-up of supplies at event site
- Sets up and breaks down events
- Ensures appropriate location signage and banners are displayed, all parked bikes are tagged, donation box is out and visible, outreach materials and signage is displayed on table, when available
- Troubleshoots issues and resolves problems facing the Valet Bicycle Parking Program and SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteers
- Is sensitive to opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition work
- Maintains an effective manner and demeanor and sets an example for others
- Is a proactive problem solver dedicated to ensuring a high-quality experience for all
- Keeps track of the membership envelope, any membership forms and any donations and arranges their secure return to the SF Bicycle Coalition
- Attends SF Bicycle Coalition’s Bicycle Ambassador Training at least one time per calendar year and is effective in explaining current SF Bicycle Coalition policies, goals, objectives, programs and activities.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to providing a top-quality Valet Bicycle Parking experience for all guests
- Ability to train and manage volunteers
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working outdoors
- Ability to lift 25-35 pounds required
- Ability to lift bikes and gently place them about 4 feet off the ground
- Ability to use bike to pull trailer of supplies weighing approx. 60 pounds (trailer provided by SF Bicycle Coalition)
- Must have own bike and be comfortable biking in San Francisco.
Volunteer experience with our Valet Bicycle Parking program is a plus.
Pay is $18/hour for all events.
How to Apply:
Write a compelling cover letter and resume, and submit using the form. Be sure to mention where you saw the position advertised. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political orientation.