CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS: 2021-2023 Term
Founded in 2003, Bike Easy (formally the Metro Bicycle Coalition dba Bike Easy) is a small nonprofit based in Greater New Orleans. We are a fast-paced, grassroots organization hard at work making sure that bicycling is easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans.
Bike Easy is a volunteer-driven organization guided by a Board of Directors and energized by the participation of our ever-growing community of members. Through hands-on outreach, advocacy before government agencies, and collaboration with diverse local organizations we’re helping to make bicycling an integral part of New Orleans life.
We advocate for bikeable and walkable neighborhoods, produce community events like Bicycle Second Lines and Scavenger Hunts, and host safety workshops to engage diverse audiences and encourage bicycle riders, new and experienced. We also empower community advocates and foster confident bicycling through our education programs.
During your 3-year tenure, the organization has big plans to:
- Expand equity and inclusion planning
- Support programming and advocacy campaigns
- Implement 2021-2024 strategic plan
- Increase membership and revenue
- Build a sustainable organization
As a grassroots organization, we need your expertise and support. You’ll be working with our Executive Director, talented staff, and the rest of our active board, to help shape this dynamic and innovative nonprofit.
In order to join our team, we ask that you are willing to work as a team and share ideas openly. Additionally, we seek candidates with any of the following attributes:
- Networking and connections within the community, especially in low-wealth and communities of color that have traditionally been left out of transportation planning and advocacy.
- Ability and desire to be part of our fundraising and development strategy, including seeking sponsorships and other sources of general operations/unrestricted funding.
- Public engagement, fundraising, finance/accounting, political strategy, human resource and/or management experience.
Bike Easy is committed to improving the diversity of the bicycle movement and building greater social equity through our work, and we are looking for board members representing a broad range of backgrounds and communities across the New Orleans region. We encourage all interested persons to apply for this position regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, age, or political affiliation.
Availability: Our board members serve on rotating terms. This three-year appointment begins on January 1, 2020.
Commitment Details: Includes about 10 hours per month on tasks such as attending monthly board meetings, participation on a committee or task force, fundraising responsibilities, bringing your networking resources, and becoming a champion of our shared cause.
Benefits: We are an all-volunteer board. Give back to the community while gaining excellent experience working hand-in-hand with like-minded folks. Become familiar with current urban planning issues in Greater New Orleans and network with local civic leaders.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply for this position, please submit a resume or equivalent and a short intro letter to info@bikeeasy.org.
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