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Community Engagement Director

Posted September 30, 2025

Position Overview

The Community Engagement Director provides strategic leadership over Bike East Bay’s community outreach and engagement efforts, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships. This role directs the planning and execution of Bike East Bay engagement events, including two large-scale annual events, Bike to Wherever Day and Biketopia, while developing relationships with sponsors, community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission. The Community Engagement Director also oversees our bike valet and volunteer programs. The Community Engagement Director will report to the Co-Executive Director of Development and Engagement, supervise the Engagement Coordinator, and lead the Engagement Team.

Bike East Bay works in a collaborative, team-based goal-setting and accountability structure. This position is part of a dynamic team with a strong culture of celebrating success, accountability, and mutual support. Bike East Bay is committed to equity, social justice, and building leadership at all levels of the organization.

Ideal Start Date: January 5, 2026

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Community Engagement (15%)

Lead initiatives to increase community participation across all programs and events
Implement measures to improve event accessibility, including transportation options, childcare, and inclusive pricing
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations throughout the East Bay
Develop strategies to engage geographically, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities in our work
Drive email list growth with a goal of adding 10,000 people to the list annually
Lead planning and execution of Ladder of Engagement initiatives

Event Strategy & Execution (50%)

Direct planning and execution of all engagement and development events including Bike to Wherever Day, Biketopia, community engagement events, and donor engagement events
Oversee logistics, marketing, and day-of execution for all events
Create and manage event budgets and resources to ensure financial targets are met
Evaluate event performance and implement improvements

Partnership & Development (20%)

Cultivate and manage corporate, government, and community partnerships aligned with our mission
Develop and implement strategies to increase sponsorship revenue and benefits
Create compelling partnership opportunities that provide value to both partners and our community
Additional fundraising tasks not associated with events that will be determined based on the Community Engagement Director’s experience and interests, like:
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward a small portfolio of donors
- Write fundraising appeals
- Secure foundation grants

Staff & Organizational Leadership (15%)

Directly supervise the Engagement Coordinator and oversee the Bike Valet team and volunteers
Oversee the Engagement Team, including organizing and leading meetings and developing overall engagement strategy
Develop and manage strategy for the Bike Valet program
Participate in Leadership Team meetings and drive organizational strategic development
With the leadership team, help set organizational priorities, measure and evaluate progress, and respond to emerging opportunities
Create and manage the annual engagement, events, and valet budgets in collaboration with the Engagement team
Prepare presentations for the board and stakeholders as needed, and coordinate with board fundraising committee on event planning and promotion

Desired Skills and Experience

We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. If you are passionate about Bike East Bay’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. The ideal candidate brings many of the following qualifications:

5+ years of event planning and/or project management experience, including experience with large and/or complex events
An excellent supervisor who sets clear goals and expectations, encourages a healthy work-life balance, and promotes both personal and professional growth
Commitment to social and racial justice and familiarity with Bike East Bay’s mission to build bike-friendly cities and a more just and equitable transportation system
Experience in creating, managing, and tracking multiple program budgets
Strong written communication skills including event, sponsorship, and fundraising emails
Strong organizational and time management skills, including working with databases, using task management systems, scheduling events/meetings, and following up with partners and volunteers
Outgoing, dynamic, and flexible personality with strong oral communication skills
Willingness to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends
Experience in drafting, reviewing and fulfilling partner agreements and contracts
Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management platforms
Fundraising experience
Familiarity with event and city permitting systems in the East Bay
Graphic design skills, ideally including Canva
Familiarity with the geography (actual and political) in the East Bay
Experience working with and among diverse communities
Passion for bicycling and improving East Bay communities
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Valid California drivers license

Physical Demands: Needs to be able to operate a computer for most of the working hours.

Location & Hours

This position is based out of our office located in Jack London Square in Oakland, CA and staff are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This position also requires other periodic in office and on site work, including occasional evenings and weekends, leading up to and following events.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $90,000-$98,000, depending on depth of experience. Bike East Bay provides a competitive benefits package including health and dental plans, match to retirement contributions, paid time off, and holidays.

Bike East Bay is proud of our passionate, positive, and supportive workplace. We care deeply about each other as co-workers and as full people. Mobility justice is an essential part of our work and we are committed to working for equity and social justice. By sharing leadership, making decisions collaboratively, supporting each other through challenges, and loudly celebrating our successes, we are stronger as individuals, as an organization, and as a community.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Bike East Bay Co-Executive Director of Development & Engagement at Rebecca@BikeEastBay.org. Please include “Community Engagement Director” and your name in the subject line.

Priority deadline for applications is October 28 with a desired start date of January 5, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Bike East Bay values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.