Bike Bus Coordinator

Location East Portland, Oregon Compensation $63K-$65K annually Schedule M-F 9-5; occasional work before 9am, after 5pm, and weekends required Term Grant-funded through 6/30/2028, with the possibility of extension

The Bike Bus Coordinator is the backbone of Bike Bus PDX’s emerging East Portland bike bus programs! This position will work closely with families,school staff, school districts and community-based organizations to plan,implement and evaluate bike buses.

• Collaborate with school staff (social workers, counselors, principals), Bike Bus Champions (compensated school-based coordinators) and the PTA to build relationships with families and deliver a community-responsive bike bus program
• Recruit and train Bike Bus Champions and volunteers at each school
• Develop culturally-responsive student engagement programming
• Design and ride each bike bus route regularly, working with Champions to address issues, relaying safety concerns to city and state stakeholders
• Coordinate with the Bike Bus Liaison to develop and deliver school and family outreach materials such as flyers, newsletters and digital materials.
• Collaborate with PE teachers and school admin to deliver bike education bicycle fleets
• Maintain ride supplies and gear
• Organize and execute biannual school-based bike swaps and fairs
• Integrate best practices into an open-source ‘Bike Bus Toolkit’

• Equity-Focused Organizer:Your heart is in coordinating programs that center families and/or school communities that have been historically underserved. Evidence matters more than job titles.
• Experienced Cyclist:You are confident assisting with group bicycle rides that include children and designing routes within urban settings.
• Creative Problem Solver:You anticipate bumps in the road, and know what and who to collaborate with to get the job done in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
• Punctual Morning Person:You are an early bird who ensures that everyone arrives where they needto be by the ring of the first bell. You bring your all to early morning weekday programs, in addition to occasional weekend events.
• Detail-Oriented:You are adept at tracking project details, expense reimbursements, and equipment logistics.

Bilingual in English/Spanish, lived experience in the communities we serve;experience with Safe Routes to School or active transportation, bike mechanic skills;
First Aid & CPR certifications. We expect strong candidates to bemissing some of this.
If the core of the role fits you,

We will be accepting applications through September 15, 2026
. This posting will remain open until filled.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the roleand is not a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities.

Cascadia Action is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at alllevels of the organization. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds,identities, and lived experiences to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, flexibility, collaboration, and a willingness to support evolving organizational needs are expected.