After an extensive national search to find a visionary leader to help forge the next chapter for the organization, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Board of Directors was proud to realize we had such a leader within our own staff. We are excited to announce Janelle Wong as the organization’s next executive director!

Janelle Wong (she/her) has been on staff at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for eight years, working closely in operations and finance, and has most recently served as the organization’s Interim Deputy Director, further demonstrating her readiness for this new position and commitment to our mission. Over these eight years, Janelle has shown extensive skill and knowledge in growing the budget and team capacity of the organization, managing contracts, and increasing revenue to expand our programmatic work. 

When asked about the future of the organization, Janelle explained: “When I started working at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, there were only 11 staff — now we have 22! I am so thrilled to see how far we’ve come in the last few years, and am enthusiastic about our ability to grow and expand our work in the years to come.”

“As a woman of color, a biking parent, and a long-time resident of the westside, I am proud to represent and lead your San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. I look forward to connecting with more of our members that I have yet to meet, and ensuring that our work prioritizes the needs of residents, families, and meeting underserved communities where they are at. With all of that, I feel extremely confident that we will continue to create a more safe, just, and livable future for our city.”

With Janelle’s leadership, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Board and Staff look forward to embracing a spirit of change and harnessing the energy of the moment to continue the work of realizing the promise of a truly bicycle-friendly San Francisco. Get a chance to meet Janelle in her new role at our upcoming Bike Ride for Climate Action on car-free JFK Drive on Saturday, April 23. 

Position Summary 

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking energetic and organized individuals interested in providing first-class service to come be a part of our famous Valet Bicycle Parking team as Bicycle Valet Attendants. Candidates must have a flexible schedule, with availability on days, nights, and weekends. If you want to further the mission of the SF Bicycle Coalition by helping provide safe and secure bike parking at events all over San Francisco, we’d love to hear from you!

About the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition 

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition was founded in 1971 by a group of activists representing a coalition of environmental and neighborhood groups and is one of the oldest bicycle advocacy groups in the nation. For over 50 years, the SF Bicycle Coalition has furthered its mission – to transform San Francisco’s streets and neighborhoods into safe, just, and livable places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation – through its grassroots political organizing and broadening civic engagement. With its dual 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) structure and $2.5 million annual budget, SF Bicycle Coalition has grown to add community-based programs to expand access to bicycles, education programs on safe biking practices, and partnerships with other transit-focused organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Bicycle Valet Attendants oversee site-specific valet bike parking operations for events citywide. Bicycle Valet Attendants are responsible for representing the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, as well as our mission and policies, to event organizers, volunteers, and the general public. Bicycle Valet Attendants are also responsible for on-site volunteer training, care and management.

Job Components

A Bicycle Valet Attendant:

• Arranges drop-off/pick-up of supplies at event site
• Sets up and breaks down events
• Ensures appropriate location signage and banners are displayed, all parked bikes are tagged, donation box is out and visible, outreach materials and signage is displayed on table, when available
• Troubleshoots issues and resolves problems facing the Valet Bicycle Parking Program and SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteers
• Is sensitive to opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition work
• Maintains an effective manner and demeanor and sets an example for others
• Is a proactive problem solver dedicated to ensuring a high-quality experience for all
• Keeps track of the membership envelope, any membership forms and any donations and arranges their secure return to the SF Bicycle Coalition
• Attends SF Bicycle Coalition’s Bicycle Ambassador Training at least one time per calendar year and is effective in explaining current SF Bicycle Coalition policies, goals, objectives, programs and activities.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing a top-quality Valet Bicycle Parking experience for all guests
• Ability to train and manage volunteers
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds required
• Ability to lift bikes and gently place them about 4 feet off the ground
• Ability to use bike to pull trailer of supplies weighing approx. 70 pounds (trailer provided by SF Bicycle Coalition)
• Must have own bike and be comfortable biking in San Francisco.

Volunteer experience with our Valet Bicycle Parking program is a plus.

Hours: Flexible, part-time to full time, seasonal work. Includes days, nights, and weekends

Reports to: Valet Bicycle Parking Program Coordinator

Compensation: Pay is $21/hour for all events.

To Apply: please use the form to submit a resume and a PDF with your answers to the below three questions. A formal cover letter is not required. Please make your answers roughly one paragraph each:

• What makes you excited to work at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition?
• What does transportation justice mean to you and how do you see it fitting into your career?
• What skills and/or experiences do you have that would make you a good fit for this role?

Commitment to Equity and Justice

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and acknowledges the harm biking culture and inequitable access to transportation have inflicted upon marginalized communities — including people of color, people with disabilities, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and people with LGBTQ+ identities. We believe that these communities must be centered as leaders in the work we do; therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with relevant lived experience. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Position Summary

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is excited to announce an opening for an experienced leader with a background in advocacy, community organizing, or public policy. 

The Director of Advocacy will build upon our successful history of advancing and winning support for bicycle safety and infrastructure, while also supporting us as we advance our mission with a deepening focus on equity and radical inclusion. Candidates will be excited to amplify our vision of a truly bicycle-friendly San Francisco by developing, implementing, and engaging staff, board, membership, and key community partners in advocacy and campaign activities that raise awareness and create public and political support for safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation options and infrastructure. 

About the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition 

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition was founded in 1971 by a group of activists representing a coalition of environmental and neighborhood groups and is one of the oldest bicycle advocacy groups in the nation. For over 50 years, the SF Bicycle Coalition has furthered its mission – to transform San Francisco’s streets and neighborhoods into safe, just, and livable places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation – through its grassroots political organizing and broadening civic engagement. With its dual 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) structure and $2.5 million annual budget, SF Bicycle Coalition has grown to add community-based programs to expand access to bicycles, education programs on safe biking practices, and partnerships with other mobility-focused organizations.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Advocacy will report to the Executive Director and will oversee a talented team of community organizers, including one senior community organizer. 

Our ideal candidate will be mission aligned, sharing our core values of transportation justice, sustainability, people power, and joy. They’ll be excited by the opportunity to engage with us in our work to center the voices and needs of those most harmed by inequitable transportation and infrastructure decisions.

Advocacy Activities and Strategy  

• Lead and set strategy for advocacy activities, campaign development and management, and community and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and execute a range of advocacy tools and approaches to advance priorities tied to our current and future strategic plan.
• Collaborate with our board of directors and agency leadership to strategically align and integrate our advocacy and policy campaign strategies for maximum impact. 
• Ensure advocacy and policy campaigns are member-driven and center the voices and needs of those most often impacted and marginalized. 
• Engage with and build new partnerships with grassroots communities who share our goal of equitable transportation infrastructure and access.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, elected officials, board and commission members, and transportation-related alliances and coalitions.
• Organize advocacy-related actions and events, and mobilize turnout and support.
• Research and lead policy analysis for local, regional, state, and federal legislation relevant to the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
• Craft compelling written content including fact sheets, policy briefs, position statements, calls to action, blogs, and related messaging with support from our Director of Marketing and Communications. 
• Represent the organization at press events, on panels, and in mutually beneficial spaces. 
• Work with the Executive Director and board members to facilitate political endorsements for local elections.
• Track and report advocacy and lobbying activity as required to comply with 501(c)(4) regulations. 

Staff and Team Management

• Oversee a team of talented community organizers and advocates through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and personnel management.
• Invest in and nurture their individual development through thoughtful coaching and supervision; identify leadership and growth opportunities and support the coordination, development, and efficacy of their work and reach. 
• Regularly check in with the team about their professional growth; encourage them to reflect on their work; create a culture of continuous learning and introduce new community organizing techniques/ideas/perspectives from the field.
• Ensure advocacy staff build and nurture relationships with a broad range of city stakeholders, including community-based organizations, civil rights groups, neighborhood associations, and merchants groups.
• Promote practices that support individual wellness and retention.

Agency-Wide Collaboration

• Provide regular updates to other internal teams; explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing advocacy goals and initiatives. 
• Serve as a member of the Directors team; provide high-level input on organizational needs, challenges, and opportunities. 
• Contribute to a culture of camaraderie and teamwork to ensure our collective sustainability and success.

Experience and Qualifications of Our Ideal Candidate. While no one person will embody every quality, our ideal candidate will bring many of the qualifications and attributes listed below:

• Commitment to the SF Bicycle Coalition’s mission and core values of transportation justice, sustainability, people power, and joy. 
• Significant experience supporting and engaging grassroots communities in advocacy campaigns that center their voices and experience. 
• Proven ability to build meaningful partnerships that center equity and accountability to those most impacted.
• Experience with advocacy and policy change tools and approaches.
• Knowledge of legislative and administrative processes.
• Knowledge or experience in transportation policy, urban planning, or related fields.
• Previous management and supervision experience.
• A team-builder able to thoughtfully engage, support, and develop people and teams of varied backgrounds and experience levels with grace and skill.
• Experience and success in building relationships with elected officials, local leaders, community organizations, and system stakeholders.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to think creatively and flexibly.
• Commitment to contributing to a collaborative organizational culture that encourages healthy work-life balance. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally, occasionally state-wide or nationally. Willingness to attend evening or weekend community events and/or meetings. 

Commitment to Equity and Justice

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition acknowledges the harm biking culture and unequal access to transportation have inflicted upon underserved communities — especially people of color, people with disabilities, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and people with LGBTQ+ identities. We believe that these communities must be centered as leaders in the work we do; therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities.

Compensation: The starting annual salary range for this exempt position is $85,000 – $95,000 annually depending upon relevancy of experience. Full-time benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance; 10 days paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks PTO annually, with PTO accruals increasing in subsequent years. Other benefits include a telecommuting stipend, a flexible work arrangement policy, and 100% match of an employee’s contribution to their 401K up to 3% of an employee’s annual salary.

Location: Hybrid — San Francisco Bay Area. Staff and their supervisors will work together to determine the appropriate work arrangement based on the nature of the individual’s role, and in alignment with organizational policies and departmental needs and activities. We strive to be as flexible and fair as possible while ensuring in-person accessibility when needed to interface with our volunteers, membership, community, and each other.

To apply, please submit a resume and a PDF with your response to the questions below. A formal cover letter is optional and welcomed, but not a replacement for completing the questions below. Please limit your responses (one to two paragraphs each):

• • What makes you excited to lead the advocacy team at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition? 
  • What does transportation justice mean to you?
  • What community organizing, advocacy, policy, or campaign-related work are you most proud of and why?
  • How have you actualized equity and justice values in your previous work?

  APPLY HERE

In less than 24 hours the Board of Supervisors will be discussing the idea of a city-owned and operated bike share system. This is our first opportunity to support a municipal bike share system that is affordable and accessible to all San Franciscans.

Since it was first introduced, the SF Bicycle Coalition has supported bike share. Most importantly, we believe a successful bike share system is one that is accessible and affordable to all. In 2015, the SF Bicycle Coalition started the Bike Share for All campaign to push for a more equitable bike share system. In partnership with other bicycle advocacy organizations across the Bay Area we won low-income membership programs, equitable geographic service areas, and local hiring commitments written into the contracts with bike share companies.

Today, Lyft is the sole company operating bike share in San Francisco and the original vision for Bike Share for All is far off.

As we continue to see prices go up and ridership decline under the current for-profit bike share model, it is imperative to support bold ideas like a city-owned and operated system.

A municipal bike share system can make biking accessible to all San Franciscans, compliment public transportation, and get us closer to our climate change goals of 80% sustainable modes by 2030.

In order to make it happen we need your support today! Write a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors by 5pm today or call in to the Government, Audit, and Oversight committee this Thursday (2/17) at 10 AM to give public comment.

WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT NOW

To call in for public comment on Thursday:  

• Dial 1-415-655-0001
• Meeting ID is 2491 038 2305 ##
• Municipal Bike Share is agenda item #2
• When public comment opens, press *3 to enter the queue

 

The staff administrators of the recent SF Bicycle Coalition board elections congratulate the winners: Jean Kao, Allison Arieff, Jason Ford, Marie Jonas, Karen Wiener, Sarah Barnes, and Lisa Ratner. 

Members in good standing by January 14 cast a total of 456 tallied online ballots. Eight abstentions were also submitted.

Voting and tabulation was administered using third-party vendor ElectionBuddy to meet the ranked-choice voting rules added to our bylaws by the board in 2017. Most members were able to vote without any assistance from the election administrators. However, as expected with any vendor that provides ranked-choice voting services, a small subset of members required assistance to vote due to issues with email deliverability into their inbox. With significantly increased support from election administrators and other staff, all members who sent an email to boardvoting@sfbike.org were assisted and able to vote.

Details on the entire 2022 Board of Directors election process are available here. And details on this election’s round-by-round results are here. For more information about multi-winner ranked-choice voting, click here. This election was conducted using Meek’s Single Transferable Vote method.

We are delighted that every declared candidate was able to be seated on the board. 

The first board meeting with the newly elected members will be held on February 22, 2022. We look forward to working with the winners, who will serve terms of two years on our board of directors alongside the eight existing board members whose terms have not expired. And we thank you, our wonderful members, for participating in this election.

We also want to express our gratitude to outgoing board members who chose not to run for re-election: Constance Cavallas, Stephen Braitsch, Manoj Madhavan, and Tyler Morris. Thanks for your years of service.

Not yet a member or need to renew? Join or renew today to support our work for better biking all year long.

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking a passionate, highly motivated individual to help power our work focused on San Francisco’s diverse population of young people and families, encouraging and empowering them to incorporate active and sustainable transportation into their lives. This full-time Program Coordinator position is currently temporary and funded through November 2022, with possible ongoing employment pending continuation of funding.

You will have the opportunity to help transform the lives of countless SF families, working with our dynamic staff of over 20 and an active membership of thousands of passionate people who bike. The SF Bicycle Coalition works in collaboration with several city and regional agencies to promote biking and other sustainable transportation modes to get to school, through the SF Safe Routes to School Partnership and other programs. The Program Coordinator will help identify barriers facing families from diverse backgrounds across the city. Based on this information, you will create and execute strategies to reach students and school communities at SF’s public schools. You will also organize community events open to all families to deepen the impact of school-related outreach and encouragement activities.

You will support our organization’s programmatic work to align with our core values of Transportation Justice, Sustainability, People Power, and Joy, as articulated in our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. This position will collaborate with a dynamic Programs Department consisting of five full-time and three part-time staff, focused on youth and family biking, adult bicycle education, Bike It Forward, and valet bicycle parking. 

APPLY HERE

Commitment to Equity and Justice

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and acknowledges the harm biking culture and inequitable access to transportation have inflicted upon marginalized communities — including people of color, people with disabilities, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and people with LGBTQ+ identities. We believe that these communities must be centered as leaders in the work we do; therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with relevant lived experience.

Primary responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:

• Working directly with parents, teachers, and school administrators to develop and implement locally appropriate, culturally competent outreach and education campaigns and projects that encourage and promote walking, biking, and transit to school and that develop a school-wide culture of sustainable transportation;
• Collaborating with city agencies and non-profit partners to develop strategies for and execute the deliverables of the SF Safe Routes to School program;
• Co-leading the organization of the annual Bike & Roll to School Week, engaging at least 100 schools annually;
• Organizing and/or leading outreach, trainings, and events for families and youth of many backgrounds to encourage sustainable transportation;
• Coordinating with Youth and Family Biking programs across the region that are offering encouragement and education events;
• Helping identify and secure additional opportunities and resources to encourage family biking;
• Working collaboratively with fellow Program Team members to ensure that efforts in Adult Bicycle Education, Bike It Forward, and other programs complement and augment each other;
• Further developing the SF Bicycle Coalition’s family biking program offerings, to reach more families more effectively;
• Assisting our members and the general public with family-oriented questions and other inquiries;
• Executing contract administration related to the program.

We recognize that this position encompasses a number of different responsibility areas. We are committed to training and supporting our staff to strengthen their abilities in each area and we encourage applications from people who may not have all of the qualifications listed below.

• A deep commitment to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s mission;
• Interest in and passion for equity, community development, and anti-racism;
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills;
• An ability to work individually and as part of a team;
• High degree of cultural competence (the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and build relationships with people of differing cultural backgrounds, and to understand that your and others’ cultural contexts will inform different needs, perspectives, and values);
• At least two years of experience as a community organizer or educator, preferably working with youth and/or families;
• Experience planning and implementing programs, events, or complex projects;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills; 
• Bilingual language skills in English and another language, especially Spanish and Cantonese;
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving responsibilities;
• Skill and experience with Google apps, MS Office, and other common office applications;
• Strong familiarity with walking and biking education curriculum for parents and children;
• Experience with Transportation Demand Management (TDM), behavior-change work, or community-based social marketing;
• Experience with data analytics and Salesforce (or other CRM);
• Experience working in or with a school system, preferably within the SFUSD;
• Experience managing grant and/or contract deliverables;
• Experience managing project budgets;
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights and weekends; this position may require approximately three to seven early mornings per month and one to three weekend days monthly.

Salary and Benefits: This is a temporary full-time position that will run through November 2022 (with the possibility of ongoing employment, pending funding confirmation and based on performance). The full-time equivalent (FTE) annual salary for this exempt position is $58,500-$60,000 depending on depth of experience. Full-time benefits include excellent medical, vision and dental insurance, paid holidays, 10 days paid sick leave (pro-rated) and 3 weeks PTO (pro-rated) annually, 401k plan with match, a telecommuting stipend, and flexible and remote work arrangement policies.

Reports to: Director of Programs

Location: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employees have been working remotely. As restrictions are lifted and a return to office and community work is increasingly possible, staff and their supervisors will work together to determine the appropriate work arrangement based on the nature of the individual’s role, and in alignment with organizational policies and departmental needs and activities. We strive to be as flexible and fair as possible while ensuring in-person accessibility as needed to interface with our volunteers, membership, community, and each other.

To apply, please submit a resume and a PDF with your answers to the below three questions. A formal cover letter is not required. Please make your answers roughly one paragraph each:

• What makes you excited to work at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition?
• What does transportation justice mean to you and how do you see it fitting into your career?
• What skills and/or experiences do you have that would make you a good fit for this role?

Applications will be reviewed starting on Feb 9, 2022, and interviews will be scheduled soon after. The posting will remain open and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

APPLY HERE

 

Position Summary

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is thrilled to announce an opening for our next Director of Development (DoD) to lead us in crafting and implementing a dynamic, multilayered development strategy. This is a highly collaborative position supported by a skilled staff and board who will work in close partnership with the DoD to achieve our collective vision, revenue, and membership goals. 

About the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition 

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition was founded in 1971 by a group of activists representing a coalition of environmental and neighborhood groups and is one of the oldest bicycle advocacy groups in the nation. For over 50 years, the SF Bicycle Coalition has furthered its mission – to transform San Francisco’s streets and neighborhoods into safe, just, and livable places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation – through its grassroots political organizing and broadening civic engagement. With its dual 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) structure and $2.5 million annual budget, SF Bicycle Coalition has grown to add community-based programs to expand access to bicycles, education programs on safe biking practices, and partnerships with other transit-focused organizations.

The Role 

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the DoD will spearhead development and membership efforts as the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition continues to deepen and grow its impact and reach. While the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has established diverse revenue streams and healthy finances, opportunities exist for even greater growth and diversification of our revenue and membership base. The DoD will play a leading role in designing, guiding, and supporting the execution of a comprehensive development strategy to facilitate achievement of annual revenue and membership goals. 

The DoD will bring to this work excellent donor and funder cultivation and project management skills; a creative, optimistic approach; and significant experience in supporting organizational sustainability and growth. 

Our ideal candidate will be mission aligned, sharing our core values of transportation justice, sustainability, people power, and joy. They’ll be excited by the opportunity to engage with us in our work to center the voices and needs of those most harmed by inequitable transportation and infrastructure decisions.

Key Responsibilities

The DoD will craft, guide, and oversee the implementation of a multilayered annual revenue and membership development plan to maintain and increase annual operating funds towards greater impact, growth, and sustainability. 

The DoD will guide and oversee the work of two talented managers (development and membership), and will be supported by a professional events contractor as needed. The DoD will ensure that direct reports and their teams have opportunities to develop their skills and capacities while also promoting practices that support individual wellness and retention. 

The DoD is a key member of our Directors team. The Directors team facilitates shared knowledge and team cohesion, development of practices and policies that support organizational efficacy and alignment as well as staff wellness and retention. 

Fund Development Activities and Strategy  

• Review and analyze the efficacy and efficiency of existing fundraising activities; bring a fresh lens to the work. 
• Drive the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and existing major donors and grants. Manage the assignment of prospects and partners to ensure that fundraising activity is well-considered, distributed, and coordinated.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward new opportunities and relationships with individual donors, potential foundations, business partners, and others.
• Review, strengthen and oversee sponsorship program. Manage sponsorship campaigns for events to meet or exceed budgeted fundraising goals. Build rapport with sponsorship partners, write appeals, and ensure stewardship for contributions in partnership with the communications team.
• Determine best ways for the executive director, board members and key staff to plug into development and membership cultivation campaigns and activities; orient staff to practices that build their confidence and capacity as fund-raisers.
• Develop materials for donor cultivation and fundraising campaigns, in collaboration with our marketing and communications team.
• Ensure effective workflow; ensure CRM and Salesforce tools and data are used consistently and effectively.
• Evaluate fundraising and membership development strategies to measure return on investment; utilize data to improve and/or build on key activities; and produce fundraising dashboards and reports. 
• Oversee planning of three annual signature events with support from a professional events contractor, key staff, and volunteers. 
• Attend and participate in meetings and events geared toward networking with donors, members, small business, and foundations. 

Membership Development

• Establish and oversee the implementation of strategic activities and campaigns that focus on membership retention and growth with a focus on building an organization whose membership better reflects San Francisco’s demographics.
• Support the team in stewarding members to renew at higher rates, become monthly givers, and/or become major donors through thoughtful, targeted relationship building and direct cultivation of gifts.
• Introduce and experiment with new ideas and approaches to membership growth, retention, and engagement. 

Staff Management and Agency-Wide Collaboration

• Invest in and nurture the development of direct reports through thoughtful coaching and supervision; identify leadership and growth opportunities and support the coordination, development, and efficacy of the membership and development team.
• Collaborate with staff across the organization on the alignment and implementation of revenue and membership growth activities. 
• Serve as a member of the Directors team providing high-level input on organizational needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Contribute to our culture of teamwork to ensure our collective success. 

Experience and Qualifications of Our Ideal Candidate. While no one person will embody every quality, our ideal candidate will bring many of the qualifications and attributes listed below:

• A strong commitment to the SF Bicycle Coalition’s mission and core values of transportation justice, sustainability, people power, and joy. 
• Significant experience in leading successful highly collaborative development and membership teams and campaigns .
• Prior experience engaging members, donors, and other funders who represent a wide range of giving capacities. 
• A team-builder able to thoughtfully engage, support, and develop people and teams of varied backgrounds and experience levels with grace and skill.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to think creatively and flexibly. 
• Ease with CRM and Salesforce or related programs; experience developing and presenting data and dashboards.
• Commitment to contributing to a collaborative organizational culture that encourages healthy work-life balance. 
• Grant writing and grants management experience a plus. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Commitment to Equity and Justice

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition acknowledges the harm biking culture and unequal access to transportation have inflicted upon underserved communities — especially people of color, people with disabilities, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and people with LGBTQ+ identities. We believe that these communities must be centered as leaders in the work we do; therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities.

Compensation: The starting annual salary range for this exempt position is $95,000 – $115,000 depending upon relevancy of experience. Full-time benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance; 10 days paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 3 weeks PTO annually, with PTO accruals increasing in subsequent years. Other benefits include a telecommuting stipend, a flexible work arrangement policy, and 100% match of an employee’s contribution to their 401K up to 3% of an employee’s annual salary.

Location: Hybrid — San Francisco Bay Area. Staff and their supervisors will work together to determine the appropriate work arrangement based on the nature of the individual’s role, and in alignment with organizational policies and departmental needs and activities. We strive to be as flexible and fair as possible while ensuring in-person accessibility when needed to interface with our volunteers, membership, community, and each other.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, which includes where you heard about the position, that addresses your alignment with our mission and values; why you are moved to apply; relevant experience you would bring to this role; and how you actualize equity and justice values in your work.

APPLY HERE

 

It’s time for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition annual election of our all-volunteer Board of Directors. Here you will find information about the process, statements by the candidates, and links to questions you may have.

The timeline is:

• Online voting begins on Jan. 24, 2022 and ends Feb. 2, 2022 at 9:59 pm PST.
• Members will each receive an individual e-mail on Jan. 24 with a code and link enabling them to vote. This code will be sent to the e-mail address on file through which the member receives communications from the SF Bicycle Coalition. Please add invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com to your contacts. If you do not see your invitation in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
• Opportunities to meet and hear from candidates will be available at our virtual candidate forum on Jan. 26.
• Only current SF Bicycle Coalition members as of Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at 11:59 pm PST may cast a ballot.
• Results will be announced in the Biker Bulletin email and on our website.
• If you have technical questions regarding voting, please contact our election administrators at boardvoting@sfbike.org.

About SF Bicycle Coalition Board Elections

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Any SF Bicycle Coalition member can run for the board. The board is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial health and achievement of its mission. The 15-member board is elected by the membership. There is a board election each year and terms are two years. Seven seats on the board of directors will be elected by the membership this year for the term beginning at the first board meeting following this election until the new board is seated following the 2022 board elections. A full timeline and detailed description of the process can be found here.

This will be our fifth board election using ranked-choice voting, giving members the chance to rank their votes in order of preference. Our board of directors adopted ranked-choice voting in the hope that it will encourage increased member participation in our elections and our work. For more information about multi-winner ranked-choice voting, click here.

If you are a member who is interested in learning more about board service in future years, please contact us at boardnomination@sfbike.org.

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Candidate Statements

All candidates completed an online questionnaire to declare their interest in running for the board.  You can view all candidate questionnaire responses here. 

All candidates participated in the board interview process.

Allison Arieff

she/hers

My name is Allison Arieff. I’m a longtime resident of San Francisco and I believe it should be a walking/biking/transit-first city. I’m frustrated and saddened by the battles over Safe Streets, the Great Highway and Car-Free JFK. But I’m also emboldened by these challenges. We can and must do more—much more—to make our streets safer and more equitable for all people.

I’ve spent the last decade advocating for better streets both through my work at the urban planning think tank, SPUR, as well as in my New York Times column, where I have regularly addressed the need for more thoughtfully designed, walkable neighborhoods. (I also wrote a piece called “Cars Are Death Machines” and I stand by it).

I want to live in a place designed for people not cars. I believe the Bike Coalition can be instrumental in making that happen and I’d be honored to be part of the effort. Thank you.

 

Sarah Barnes

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I am a deeply optimistic individual working on the future of urban mobility, and in particular bike-riding and bikeshare. Since moving to San Francisco in August 2020, I have become an active member of SFBC’s Women and Non-Binary Coffee Club and have volunteered at events throughout the year, including Volunteer Nights, Winterfest, and Bike to Anywhere Day.

On the board, I would leverage my years working in bikeshare in the UK and US to help advance the organization’s mission. In particular, my years of experience working with governments through procurement of bikeshare systems has given me a detailed understanding of how to successfully work with diverse constituents to meet shared goals and lower barriers for riding.

I also have extensive expertise in urban and transportation planning, holding degrees in human geography and city design. I share my thoughts on the future of transport in a weekly transportation + technology newsletter.

I appreciate your consideration!

 

Jason Ford

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Jason’s goal is to connect and expand San Francisco’s car-free and slow street network so anyone ages 8 and up can ride safely. He is best known for his Safe Routes Map.

Father to two boys, his family’s primary transportation is a pair of cargo ebikes. School, groceries, work, fun… you name it, the bikes are how they get around rain or shine everyday. This is why Jason is passionate about San Francisco’s safe routes.

A lifelong cyclist, he knows firsthand the bike’s power to transform physical health, mental health, and the earth’s health. No one should feel at risk in pursuit of these benefits.

Car-free and slow streets enable all San Franciscans young and old to bike, run, walk, stroll, or use a mobility device comfortably to any destination in the city.

I would be honored to have your support!

 

Marie Jonas

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I’m an active member, volunteer, and incumbent board member, ready to serve this organization for a third term. SF Bicycle Coalition helped get me on the bike and keep me there – I want to pay it forward, building a strong, resilient, inclusive organization.

What I bring critical is experience and perspective, having served on the Executive Committee and Transition Task Force (overseeing our Executive Director search). My professional experience as an attorney  who represents nonprofits supports our oversight role. This unique moment presents challenges and opportunities, which I can help take on.

Supporting our community is one of my priorities: like sharing my joy of riding by co-planning pandemic rides.  You’ll also find me at our Women + Non-Binary Bike SF coffee club. This year, I’m participating in AIDS/LifeCycle for the third time, fundraising and forging connections with an amazing crew.

I would be honored to have your support!

 

Jean Kao

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I’ve been a member and volunteer for 15 years and I’m honored to serve as the current Board President. What I’m most excited about at the SFBC is the continued development of our bicycle education programs and bringing the joy of bicycling to more people in our community.

For my next – and last – term my goals are to guide the organization through the process for our next strategic plan and build up a leadership pipeline on the board. My skills include strategic thinking, project management, team building, and group facilitation. In my time on the board I’ve served on the finance, board development, and personnel committees.

Outside of the board I work at Populus.ai helping cities provide safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation options. I also love bike camping when I can. If you see me around town on my green vintage mixte be sure to say hi!

 

Lisa Ratner

 

Karen Wiener 

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I am a biking mom and co-owner of The New Wheel, an electric bicycle shop in Bernal Heights. My life’s work is to increase the ease, joy, and utility of using bicycles in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

I bring a deep understanding of the practical requirements of bicyclists, an appreciation for the role of small business in our community, and direct connections to key decision makers in the bicycle and electric bicycle industry. I have a focused interest in the success of bicycles as transportation.

I will work to help support the Bicycle Coalition to both advocate effectively for current cyclists and to support an increasingly large and diverse constituency of San Franciscans as they discover the joy, efficiency, and practicality of cycling as transportation.

I would be honored to be your representative on the Board and will work hard to be an effective advocate!