Jobs

We are a start-up business, so all of the following positions require people who can wear a few hats, keep focused in chaos, and maintain a good sense of humor - team players rather than cowboys. A personal interest in our mission and customer base is essential. Below are several skeletal descriptions of positions we expect to fill in the next few months. College degrees and solid computer and communication skills are required. We will follow up in more detail to any qualified applicant. All inquiries will be held entirely confidential. References are welcome. Salaries are reasonable and carry an equity component and other benefits. If you fit one of the descriptions below, you can email a letter of interest and your resume to:jobs@publicbikes.com

Public Sales Director
As our first Public Sales Director, you will have the exciting opportunity to build a sales organization from the ground up. The Public Sales Director will be a key member of the management team, reporting to the President/CEO. He/she will be responsible for leading and managing three critical areas of our new business: Sales, Delivery and Service. This is a senior position with responsibility for creating the sales and service staff and infrastructure of the business prior to launch and for managing the business on an ongoing basis. We are looking for someone with 8-10 years experience who is highly entrepreneurial with excellent managerial, sales, and marketing instincts. Bike industry experience is not essential. The right person will have been an urban dweller with a good style and fashion sense as well as a dedication to the mission of the business.
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Public Volunteers
We are in need of people to test some of our bikes and gear and serve as models for our products. If you live in San Francisco and have an interest in bikes and are not camera shy, please drop us a note and a photo. Professional women rather than extreme cyclists are of special interest.

Public Agents
We are building a national US sales and service organization that will be comprised of friendly, like-minded people in urban areas across the country. Basic bike assembly, service skills and a familiarity with local bike shops are requirements. These will be part time jobs for people with flexible schedules. To apply: Please fill out our questionnaire.

Models
We are looking for models for our web and print photography.  We're looking for 'real people' (mortals) rather than super-models, but if you happen to inhabit both categories that's just fine. Men and women between the ages of 20 and 70 are ideal, but
as long as you have a friendly face, you're welcome to apply.  Our
photo shoots will be fun, not stressful; and we are committed to our models' physical and mental well-being. No lycra; no fasting. Upcoming photo shoots: Check out the websites Copenhagen Cycle Chic, Vélocouture, and The Sartorialist and you'll see what we're after. More information here. We are a start-up and on a frugal budget, so we'll be looking especially for models who support our mission of getting more people on bikes and are willing to trade work for merchandise. Shoots will be February/March in San Francisco Bay Area and May/June in New York City. To apply: Please send a brief letter of interest and photo (under 3 MB) in jpeg format to: models@publicbikes.com