Pedal People - Job Description and Application

Job Description and Application

We're not hiring right now. Here's the job information from the last time we hired:

riding a bicycle in Northampton, hauling a trailer with up to 300 lbs of weight; riding all year long in all weather conditions
sorting trash, recycling, and food scraps
using a computer at least 15 minutes per day of work
lifting at least 30 lbs chest high
attending collective meetings once a month and participating meaningfully in the ownership of the business
doing some administrative work, with more available for extra pay by the hour

a belief in human power as a viable option to motorized vehicles
a commitment to doing what is best for the whole collective
an ability to ride a bicycle safely and legally in traffic (additional training can be provided as needed)
enjoyment of physical labor
easy to get ahold of via phone, email, or in person
reliable, initiative-taking, invested in the business
able to work independently as well as in a group
open to giving and receiving constructive criticism

Part-time: 5 to 10 hours/week to start, eventually working up to as many hours as you want as work becomes available.
Most pay is by the job, and works out to between $15 to $20 per hour, depending on your speed. Most work can be done independently and at your own pace, with some flexibility in the hours.
We're looking for someone able to make at least a one-year commitment.

ability to fix bicycles and trailers
accounting skills
computer programming skills
an interest in diversifying and expanding the business
secretarial and public relations skills, ability to return phone calls and emails and communicate with customers and the general public

Pedal People is entirely owned and run by its workers. New workers go through a 9-month apprenticeship period, which must include 3 months of winter. After that, if all of the current full members agree, you'll become a full voting member of the cooperative. We use a consensus process to make decisions.
There are many opportunities to develop other aspects of a human-powered business (yard care, moving jobs, deliveries).
All workers must invest $100 in the cooperative, which can be paid in installments, which will be returned upon leaving.

All trailers and related equipment are provided. Most people use their own bicycles and are responsible for their own maintenance.
Pedal People does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation. No CORI checks.

Name:
Contact Info: (Phone, mailing address, email)
Why are you interested in becoming a member of Pedal People?
What skills and interests will you bring to the collective?
Do you currently use a bicycle? If so, how often and for what kinds of activities?
What repairs/maintenance, if any, do you know how to do on a bicycle?
How do you feel about being part of a worker's cooperative? Have you had experience with worker coops in the past?
How long will you be in the area and able to work for Pedal People?
What days and times are you currently available?
What is the best way to reach you? How long does it normally take you to return messages?
Please give names and contact info of at least two people who have had a working relationship with you.
Please attach a resume or write a description of your past work experiences.