• For six weeks during mid-season, supervise one or two Junior Ambassadors (trained high school students who work with the Bicycling Ambassadors).
• Describe how to bicycle safely in traffic (to adults and children) and on sidewalks (to children).
• Describe to motorists how to drive safely alongside bicyclists in traffic.
• Promote safe road sharing to bicyclists and motorists at publicity events.
• Provide, both orally and in literature form, bicycling information at street festivals, shopping and commercial areas, public parks, and schools throughout Chicago.
• Give classes, demonstrations, and presentations in formal and informal settings.
• Bicycle to, from, and at events and presentations.
• Work with community groups, aldermanic staff, teachers, police officers, business associations, volunteers, sponsors, and other city organizations.
• Speak to newspaper, radio, and TV reporters about bicycling.
• Evaluate (in written reports) presentations given and events attended.
• Market the program to event organizers.
• Assist with program administrative tasks as necessary.

  Emily Willobee
  Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors
  Chicago Department of Transportation
  30 North LaSalle, Suite 500
  Chicago IL 60602
  phone (312) 744-8417
  fax (312) 742-2422
  e-mail emily.willobee@cityofchicago.org

Through Early September 2007 (with the possibility of extension through the end of September)

The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (CBF) works to make conditions better for people who bicycle, thereby making Chicagoland a better place to live, work, and play. CBF believes that whether people bike for exercise, to work, or for fun, they should do it enjoyably. But each day, the region’s bike riders contend with problems such as heavy traffic, limited bikeways, and careless drivers. Since 1985, CBF has worked to attack not only these problems, but the policies that favor automobile transportation at all costs. A non-profit corporation, CBF has its headquarters in downtown Chicago.

The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation manages a city-funded program called Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors.  The Bicycling Ambassadors teach motorists and bicyclists to better share city streets. They do this by speaking face-to-face to members of the public. Teams of Ambassadors deliver bicycling expertise personally in demonstrations and conversations in public places and at events.

The Bicycling Ambassador will work in a team of two to four ambassadors, reporting to the Program Director. The Bicycling Ambassador will also:

The Bicycling Ambassador will have these duties:

The candidate should have the following qualifications.

We require candidates selected for interview to successfully complete a bicycling road test prior to the interview. Candidates must bring their own bicycles and helmets.

Candidates should write (a) why they consider themselves suited for the job, and (b) a list of qualifications and/or relevant experience. Provide to:

  Emily Willobee
  Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors
  Chicago Department of Transportation
  30 North LaSalle, Suite 500
  Chicago IL 60602
  phone 312/744-8147
  fax 312/742-2422
  e-mail emily.willobee@cityofchicago.org

More information can be found at www.bicyclingambassadors.org.
We thank all applicants; we will contact only those selected for interviews.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 30, 2007

Full-time, dependent upon annual funding renewal.

The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (CBF) works to make conditions better for people who bicycle, thereby making Chicagoland a better place to live, work, and play. CBF believes that whether people bike for exercise, to work, or for fun, they should do it enjoyably. But each day, the region’s bike riders contend with problems such as heavy traffic, limited bikeways, and careless drivers. Since 1985, CBF has worked to attack not only these problems, but the policies that favor automobile transportation at all costs. A non-profit corporation, CBF has its headquarters in downtown Chicago.

Since 2001, CBF has managed a city-funded program called Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors (MDBA). The Bicycling Ambassadors teach motorists and bicyclists to better share city streets. They do this by speaking face-to-face with members of the public. Teams of Ambassadors deliver bicycling expertise personally in demonstrations and conversations in public places and at events. The direction of the program changed for the 2005 season. The new focus is peer to peer bicycle safety education at Chicago Park District day camps. Safety education is performed by a team of two Junior Ambassadors (JA) and a full time Ambassador who acts as the manager of the team. This six week period is referred to as the Junior Ambassador season.

The Junior Ambassador Coordinator will:

The Junior Ambassador Coordinator will

• Manage the After School Matters – Junior Ambassador (ASM-JA) training program. 
• Recruit and hire staff for the ASM-JA program.
• Create training plan for the ASM-JA Instructors. 
• Supervise four After School Matters Instructors from January to June.
• Manage the ASM-JA program budget, purchase necessary supplies, investigate and secure sponsorships, maintain inventory of all equipment.
• Edit and update ASM-JA job training curriculum.
• Work with partners After School Matters, Chicago Park District, Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, and participating schools’ administrators to insure that all interests of the program are met.
• Help assemble staff training materials for the MDBA and JA programs.
• Assist the Program Director in the hiring of the full time Bicycling Ambassadors.
• Assist the Program Director with Bicycling Ambassador training that covers bicycle handling, bicycling and traffic safety, media relations, and conflict resolution.
• Assist the Program Director with the supervision of the six Bicycling Ambassadors from May to September.
• Schedule events and create and distribute schedules for the six week Junior Ambassador season.
• Manage and coordinate the Junior Ambassador summer work program.
• Supervise 16 Junior Ambassadors from June to August.
• Work with community groups, aldermanic staff, teachers, police officers, business associations, volunteers, sponsors, and other city organizations.
• Speak to newspaper, radio, and TV reporters about bicycling. Function appropriately as the city’s bicycle safety spokesperson

• Experience working with diverse communities which includes, but is not limited to, the capability to communicate well with people of all ages, abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses, and sexual orientations.
• Experience teaching bicycling safety. Candidates who are experienced with the Bicycling Ambassador campaigns and materials and expertise delivering Ambassador messages are preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Prompt and punctual.
• Can get work done in an unstructured and informal environment, and with limited supervision.
• Works well managing a team, and fosters team spirit.
• Good at solving problems, thinking creatively, and self-motivation.
• Writes and speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate manner.
• Owns a bicycle in good working condition, and an approved bicycling helmet.
• Very experienced in bicycling in urban traffic.
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications. Familiarity with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Experience managing staff.

$25,000 – 30,000 per year depending upon experience and skills.  The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation offers a progressive benefit program that includes health, dental, and retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer; women, persons with disabilities and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: This position is open until filled.

We strongly suggest that applications are submitted before March 16, 2007, although the position may be filled prior to that date.  Email only: resume and cover letter to Emily Willobee, Program Director of Mayor Daley’s Bicycle Ambassadors.