Job Duties

The Metro-Area Advocate works for better bicycling facilities in the Portland metro area, and assists BTA members across Oregon. Primary areas of activity include:

• Identifying which projects and processes are strategic priorities for the BTA
• Creating strong relationships with decisionmakers and bureaucratic partners
• Engaging members and the bicycling community through grassroots organizing and offering them ways to participate in creating positive change for bicycling
• Communicating to BTA members about current BTA initiatives and successes
• Creating a strong sense of community among BTA members

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Experience in political advocacy and issue or electoral campaigns
• Experience testifying and presenting to groups and elected officials
• Experience with grassroots organizing and getting people to take action
• Knowledge of bicycle planning, engineering, and facilities design
• The ability to create a sense of community with an organization’s members and supporters
• Experience working with the media, both friendly and adversarial reporters
• The ability to write clearly and fluently
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage many tasks at one time and meet deadlines
• Experience supervising and working with volunteers
• Understanding of the inner workings of the City of Portland, Metro, and other local governments
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, FileMaker Pro, blogging)
• A sense of humor and the ability to work as a part of a team
• A strong belief in the benefits of bicycling for the environment, public health, and community livability

Salary

$30,000-$36,000/yr depending on experience and qualifications. 40 hour work week. Benefits include health and dental, retirement, vacation.

Application Procedure

Mail a copy of the standard BTA application (download below), resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to:

Metro-Area Advocate Search
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
PO Box 9072
Portland, OR  97207

Applications due September 12 at 5pm. Applications may also be dropped off in person at 1979 SW Fifth Ave or faxed to (503) 226-0498. Applications may NOT be e-mailed.

Download standard BTA application by clicking on one of the two links that follow:
editable .DOC or PDF