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BikeForce Project Director - Equiticity Racial Equity Movement

Job Title: BikeForce Project Director 
Report To: Director of Programs 
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, salaried with competitive benefits; funded by Cook County Grant Location: Chicago, focused on North Lawndale- 100% in-person 
Schedule: 9:30am - 6:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities 
Total Compensation: $70,000 annual salary with competitive benefits 
Date Posted: 6/6/23 
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org with CC to remel@equiticity.org 
Important submission instructions: Include in the email subject line: “BikeForce Project Director” 

Read the full job listing here.
About Equiticity: 
Become a part of The Equiticity Racial Equity Movement. Equiticity is a racial equity movement, operationalizing racial equity by harnessing our collective power through research, advocacy, programs, Community Mobility Rituals, and social enterprises, to improve the lives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in our society. 

Equiticity is more than an organization, we are a movement working to wholesale transform our society and create liveable neighborhoods and cities for racially marginalized communities. We are delivering both innovative programming and transformative policies at the local, regional, and national levels to achieve our vision and realize our mission. 

Equiticity is a place to explore inherent potential, crush perceived boundaries, and achieve what others consider impossible. Our movement is looking for people who are ready to grow, think, collaborate, dream, create, and lead. Our culture thrives by embracing creativity, innovation, and imagination. Our team seeks leaders, visionaries, and boundary pushers. At Equiticity, we value each person bringing their authentic selves and their sharpened skills, along with their passion for challenging the status quo in our society. 

About the Position: 

BikeForce: E-Bike Technologies Workforce Development Program targets students in their late teens and provides training around a wave of technologies ushering in a transportation revolution in our society, inclusive of electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, e-bikes, and e-scooters. The program will focus on emerging transportation technologies, such as e-bikes, e-scooters, battery systems, and electric motors and will apprentice teens and young adults in the North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago to gain the skill sets leading to living wage and career oriented- and/or entrepreneurial opportunities. The next iteration of this program will be a summer program in North Lawndale. 

Position Overview: As the Project Director for a youth workforce development program with a focus on e-bike, e-scooter, and other e-mobility equipment technology, mechanics, and repair, you will be responsible for overseeing the program's execution, reporting, and overall success. Your role will involve managing a team, coordinating partnerships, developing curriculum, and ensuring the program aligns with the goals and objectives of the organization.