About the Community Cycling Center

We believe that a bicycle is a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. The Community Cycling Center is a 501(c) 3 that broadens access to bicycling and its benefits through our hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and neighborhood shop.

About the Guest Mechanic Program

Our Guest Mechanic Program is set up to give you the training and support you need to learn more about bike repair. Working with our skilled staff mechanics, you can learn about refurbishing bikes, building new bikes from the box and building wheels. In turn, you will help us build bikes for our programs! Once you’ve mastered the skills at one level, you can get certified and explore higher-level opportunities.

General Position Summary

The Community Cycling Center operates a full-service professional bike shop. All the bikes in our shop have been donated, and our professional mechanics refurbish them to ensure a safe and snappy ride. Proceeds from the shop benefit our year-round bicycle education programs for low-income youth and adults.

We are looking for volunteers to come in on Thursday afternoons to support the shop with wheel processing. Every week, we process dozens of new and donated wheels to be used for bikes in our programs and for sale in our shop. Through this position, volunteers will gain extensive experience with wheel processing and building.

Duties

• Process new wheels; true, tension, adjust with a detailed eye for quality
• Clean and repair used wheels for sale in shop or use in programs
• Cull irreparable wheels from inventory
• Assist with regular inventory and stock checks, as arranged with supervisor
• Keep detailed and accurate records
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace
• Accept constructive feedback from, and offer suggestions to, our staff mechanics

Qualifications

• Certification as a Holiday Bike Drive Mechanic (more info here)
• General knowledge of and experience with wheel-building preferred
• Must be dependable, punctual, and willing to commit to a schedule
• Have respect for shop space and cleanliness
• Flexibility towards workspace environment in a dynamic non-profit

Staff Supervisor

Wheel Production Coordinator

Position Details

Benefits: Learn about wheel truing, rounding, dishing and tensioning. Gain experience working on a wide variety of wheels via comprehensive training and ongoing support from our talented mechanics.
Length of commitment: 3 month minimum
Estimated hours: 3-4 hours per week
Schedule: Thursday, 2-5pm
Location: Community Cycling Center Shop

How to Apply

Email Brian at Volunteer@CommunityCyclingCenter.org to express your interest or request more information.

Women and people of color encouraged to apply.