Come join The Crucible as a member of our Bike Shop for the opportunity to use your deep knowledge of bicycle mechanics in service to a community-based industrial arts school that is an iconic Oakland institution!
As a member of our Bike Shop faculty, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and contributing to the development of our Bike Shop programming and curriculum, helping to build a strong teaching program in bike maintenance, repair, and reuse, as well as serving the local community with bike service. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support for our regular community shop nights, repairing/refurbishing bikes for the community, outreach events such as our planned mobile bike shop program, and teaching bike-oriented classes offered by The Crucible, and other similar responsibilities. This is a great position for someone who enjoys teaching and interaction as an educator tied to bike riding, repair, and transportation equity, and working with youth.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Commitment to The Crucible’s vision and mission for and to the Oakland community.
Demonstrable full-service bicycle/technician mechanical experience required.
Full spectrum of service skills for common repairs, including but not limited to the following
maintenance skills:
o Wheel truing and tensioning; wheel building not required but beneficial.
o Full spectrum of skills to service a wide variety of bikes and components and installation tasks.
Experience as a Bike educator or experience with teaching or customer service;
o Commitment and ability to work with populations that are both economically and
ethnically diverse.
o Experience teaching either youth or adults in a comprehensive way with patience and understanding.
o Experience teaching or developing educational curriculum.
Familiarity with basic computer software systems (email, Google Workspace); Salesforce experience is welcomed.
Be a team player, a willing partner with development, communications, and studio leadership.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as this position may require approximately 2 to 4
evenings per week and one-to-three weekend days monthly.
Valid California Driver’s License with an insurable driving record
Ability to complete California DOJ LiveScan for youth-serving organizations.
Physical Requirements
This position is primarily located in an office and warehouse environment. Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:
Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of shift.
Able to operate standard office equipment including computers, keyboard, phones, POS machines, and printers.
Able to use tools involved in all aspects of bike maintenance and repair.
Traverse safely throughout the entirety of the facility including climbing stairs.
Safely lift, move, and transport items weighing up to 35 lbs.
Complete COVID-19 primary vaccination series and most recent vaccination booster available
Benefits & Compensation
This is a temporary, part-time non-exempt position based in Oakland, CA. Our work environment is casual, upbeat, professional, and fun. This position is scheduled to work approximately 12-15 hours/week during The Crucible’s business hours, which change seasonally. A successful candidate would have the flexibility to work 2-4 evenings per week and 1-3 weekend days per month.
The non-negotiable pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. Temporary non-exempt part-time employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to California law.
How to Join The Crucible
Apply for this position by submitting your cover letter and resume on The Crucible Careers Page. Your cover letter should include why you would be a good fit, what you’d bring to The Crucible and what appeals to you about this position. Due to the size of our team and the physical nature of our work, we are unable to respond to phone calls.
Note: The Crucible does not have the resources to sponsor visas, nor any open positions eligible for the H-1B program.
The Crucible fully and actively supports equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About The Crucible
The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming, hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative nonprofit hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community connections. A leader in the Bay Area arts community, The Crucible is recognized for exceptional learning experiences, rich and varied arts programs, skilled and committed faculty, and amazing educational facilities. The Crucible has more than 20 different classroom areas or studios. We serve over 10,000 students a year in hundreds of youth and adult classes, ranging from neon to blacksmithing with a wonderful faculty of over 150 artists and craftspeople.