Coordinator, Driver

Job Details

Location: Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation – Oakland, CA 94621

Position type: Full Time

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.96 hourly

• Operate BCZ vehicles — including the box truck, shuttle, and low speed vehicles (LSVs) — safely and in compliance with the California Vehicle Code and applicable local regulations
• Conduct thorough daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, documenting vehicle condition, mileage, fuel levels, and maintenance needs to ensure fleet longevity and passenger safety
• Provide high-touch hospitality during every transport interaction, warmly connecting passengers to BCZ resources, upcoming Hub events, and community programs
• Maintain a professional, clean, and welcoming vehicle environment that reflects the excellence of the BCZ brand and the dignity of every passenger
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, fuel logs, mileage, and maintenance schedules in alignment with BCZ’s Fleet Management and Safety Policy
• Provide scheduled and on-demand transport for community members, team members, and materials across BCZ Hub locations, partner sites, and community activation events
• Support the logistical coordination of community events and Hub activations by transporting supplies, equipment, and materials as directed by the Facilities team
• Model BCZ’s C.R.E.A.T.E. values and the Ubora Experience in every community touchpoint and team interaction

• Holds a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record (no major violations within the last three years)
• Brings a minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a driving, logistics, transportation, or community-facing role
• Has demonstrated ability to operate large vehicles, including box trucks and passenger shuttles, safely and in compliance with applicable regulations
• Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage warmly and professionally with a diverse range of community members, guests, and team members
• Is physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, securing heavy cargo, and performing the physical demands of fleet operations
• Is able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by community activations and organizational needs
• Must pass a standard background check and holds or is willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification, Food Handler Certification, and BCZ University Internal Certification within the required time frames
• Preferred:
  Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement; experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization; familiarity with East Oakland’s community landscape; bilingual in English and Spanish or another community language

We are a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with various shifts Monday–Saturday, schedule subject to operational and event needs. Compensated hourly $20.00-$23.96. You will be part of a collaborative culture guided by our C.R.E.A.T.E. values and the Sankofa Journey Approach, learning from the past to build a thriving, liberated future for East Oakland.