Education Manager

Application deadline: April 5, 2024

About Bicycle Colorado

Bicycle Colorado is a membership-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1992. We envision a Colorado where all people and communities benefit from safe and accessible bicycling. Bicycle Colorado advocates for bicycle-friendly policies and infrastructure and provides educational support to help kids and adults ride bicycles safely and confidently. We also educate drivers on how to operate their vehicles safely and in harmony with bicycles on the road. Our team strives to build a movement that advocates for safe streets and more accessible biking. We collaborate with various constituent groups, including elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, other nonprofits, and companies in the bike industry.

Education Team

Bicycle Colorado delivers various education programs to people of all ages and abilities, from learning to ride a bike to safely operating a vehicle around bicyclists and pedestrians. Examples of high-demand classes include Learn to Ride, Safe Routes to Schools, and SHIFT Driving. In addition to our off-the-shelf courses, we offer customized education based on community needs and interests. Our education program is at an exciting point in its 20-year evolution: In addition to providing classes directly to students, a key focus moving forward is to expand access to educational programming across the state, especially to youth, by leveraging technology and providing resources and supports to partners (e.g., other nonprofits, schools, governments) across Colorado.

The Position

The Education Manager is responsible for all facets of Bicycle Colorado’s education program, such as leading strategy, developing educational products and services, attracting and retaining seasonal staff, attracting and retaining customers and partners, securing and managing grants, and strengthening Bicycle Colorado’s reputation by delivering high-quality products and services. The position manages part-time education staff, reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with all departments to achieve Bicycle Colorado’s Strategic Plan goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write curriculum and develop education products and services.
• Deliver synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences using multiple delivery mechanisms such as in-person classes, webinars, and self-directed digital learning tools.
• Collaborate with the membership and development team to secure public and private grants, fee-based contracts, and private donations.
• Manage the education department budget.
• Develop and deliver resources and supports (e.g., train-the-trainer programs) to build the capacity of education partners across the state, including growing and managing a statewide educator community of practice.
• Evaluate program quality and effectiveness and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure that the education department web content is current and supports department goals.
• Hire and support new educators and foster a positive, collaborative, performance-based culture.
• Help craft and implement a marketing plan, working with the marketing and communications manager to drive demand for education programs.
• In collaboration with other departments, build and maintain strong partnerships with other nonprofits, corporate partners, funders, and governments across Colorado.
• Help craft public policy in collaboration with the policy team to expand access to education programs.
• Ensure Bicycle Colorado’s education programs and partnerships advance our diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities.

Experience and Skills:

Required

• Passion for bicycling, active transportation, and safe streets advocacy.
• A minimum of three years experience in curriculum design and teaching and learning.
• Ability to craft and implement a plan to grow the impact of Bicycle Colorado’s education program.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Self-starter with project management experience.
• Ability to cultivate strong partnerships that support department and team goals.
• A confident and effective public speaker with excellent written communication skills.
• Experience applying equity and inclusion strategies to strengthen programs and partnerships.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Google Drive and general computer skills
• Ability to lift bicycles and gear weighing up to 40 lbs.

Desired

• Spanish proficiency.
• Familiarity with school systems and teacher/administration roles is a plus.
• Familiarity with bike, pedestrian, and public transportation policy.

Compensation

The starting annual salary for this position will range between $55,000 and $60,000, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and expertise. The compensation package includes health insurance, vision, dental, major holidays, four weeks of vacation, and a retirement plan match. Additionally, staff members who have worked for the organization for five years are eligible to participate in our sabbatical program.

Work Schedule

The ebb and flow of work may require some longer days or weeks, including some evenings and weekends. Staff are encouraged to take comp time as needed to achieve an average of 40 hours per week over a year.

Other

Our team uses a hybrid work model. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday in our offices in downtown Denver; additional in-person meetings are scheduled as needed. Accommodations can be discussed for people not living near our Denver office. This position requires weekly travel across the front range and monthly travel across the state during the Spring and Summer months. Bicycle Colorado is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. Bicycle Colorado and the Denver Streets Partnership prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.

How to Apply

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@guitarsphere.com with email subject line: First Name Last Name – Education Manager. We also invite all applicants to complete this optional and anonymous survey to help us learn more about who is applying for positions on our team:

Application deadline: April 5, 2024