UPDATE APRIL 2017 - WE'RE HIRING!
POSITION AVAILABLE:
BICYCLE MECHANIC
We're excited to bring on another member of our small, but rapidly growing local bike shop team! As a bike shop that warmly welcomes everyone and has a special focus on serving families, women, trans and gender non-conforming riders, we encourage folks of all gender expressions to apply. Folks with bicycle mechanic certification and previous bike shop experience are strongly encouraged to apply as well.
Please send all inquiries to dashingneworleans@gmail.com with the title "Mechanic Application" in the title of the email and resume of work experience attached.
Position Details:
This position will be responsible for working directly with customers in regards to floor sales & bicycle repair. We're in search of a great person who has technical proficiency in bicycle assessment and repair procedures, attention to detail, and most importantly the ability to act welcoming, friendly, and be an approachable ambassador of Dashing Bicycles.
Key Duties:
*Engage costumers in a retail setting
*Assess and repair a wide range of bicycles
*Assemble stock bicycles from the box
*Keep up to date with current stock in store of both components and accessories
*Stay up to date with emerging trends and new products in the industry
Qualifications:
*2 years experience as a mechanic in a professional bike shop
*Knowledge of and willingness to learn more about both emerging and older bicycle technologies
*Experience in bike fitting
*Consistent attention to detail and methodical approach to service
*Willingness to accept guidance and feedback related to job duties
*Effective and open communication skills
*Commitment to creating a welcoming and engaginc space for people of all gender identities, races, shapes, sizes, ages and riding styles
Initial Employment Term: May - September, 2017, with option for year round employment
Hours per week - 27 (with option for more)
Benefits:
*Fun, flexible, and innovative work environment in which all workers' voices are equally heard and appreciated
*Employee purchasing rates on all products
MORE ABOUT OUR SHOP IN THE PRESS:
June 2017, Featured Broad St Business, Broad Community Connections
October 2016, "This is My Job", Glamour Magazine (print version only)
June 24th, 2016 - "Cool and Innovative Businesses in the U.S.", BOSS Magazine
Dec 21st, 2015, "Top 50 Coolest New Businesses in America", Business Insider
November, 2015, "Bike Shop, New Orleans' Dashing Bicycles & Accessories", Momentum Mag
June 11, 2015, "Best of Boutiques: Standout Small Businesses of New Orleans", Racked.com
May 19, 2015 "Meet Business Owner, Bike Advocate, & General Badass Marin Tockman", Go Invade
March 2, 2015, "The 27 Coolest New Businesses in New Orleans", Business Insider
DASHING BICYCLES IS MORE THAN A LOCAL BIKE SHOP - WE AIM TO FOSTER THE COMMUNITY WITH FUN WORKSHOPS AT OUR SHOP AND BE A PART OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED EVENTS THROUGHOUT GREATER NEW ORLEANS.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S ON OUR CALENDAR AND COME HANG OUT!