Cycling is for everyone. Bicycles are a vehicle of equity, active transportation, mental and physical health. We’re here to make cycling easier and fun for everyone, especially those in underrepresented communities.
The Drive Side, we’re really a grassroots non-profit that is focussed on making cycling and cycling adventures more accessible to all folks. Our core pillars are: community, education, advocacy for active transportation, and environmental conservation. Bikes are fun, and have the power to change the world and we’re trying to do our part.
We’re currently a team of three and we believe in creating positive change. This is a hybrid work position with a 70/30 split of WFH and on site work in Toronto andHamilton. We focus on creating a collaborative, empowered working environment where creativity flows in the direction of progress….ride bikes, be nice, help makes bikes fun :)
So, what’s this job about anyways? We need your help to take things to the next level, we can’t keep up the projects and impact opportunities. If you’re ambitious and self-motivated then this will be a good fit for you. You will be engaging with collaborative partners expanding our impact across Canada, helping create educational resources, bike routes…BUT most importantly, bring the stoke on making bicycles and active transportation fun. Hope you like riding bikes btw :P
Logistics: This is a full-time, 9-10 week, 25-30 hours per week position. We’ll start in mid-June.
Skills you bring to the table:
- Video and photography. Capture and edit
- Instagram knowledge
- Basic website (wordpress) editing
- Academic research and writing (see: grant writing help)
- Love riding your bike
Attributes you bring to the table:
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Outgoing personality, willingness to appear in social media
- Optimistic
- Persistent
- Creative
- Organized
- Independent working style
- Love riding your bike
Requirements & Qualifications
- This job is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, you must meet the criteria in line with CSJ national objectives
- Must be between 15-30 years old
- Priority will be provided to youth who identify as black or racialized, indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ and youth with disabilities
Logistics:
- Starting pay of $18/hr
- 70% remote/WFH & 30% on site in Toronto, Hamilton and Scarborough
- 9-10 weeks for 28-32 hours/week
- Start date is mid-June
Deadline to apply is June 5th at 4pm. Email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 32.0 per week
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
