Pedalers Express Seeks Apprentice
Pedalers Express, also known as PedX, the bicycle messenger cooperative, is seeking an apprentice. Essentially, an apprentice is someone who is willing to make a three month commitment to PedX in order to learn the business. Full membership/ownership can be obtained after three months. An apprentice must be able to envision becoming a full-fledged member down the line, which entails at least a one-year commitment and full responsibility for the business. Becoming an apprentice is not making this commitment yet. It is a trial. We are trying you out and you are trying PedX out, but the possibility must be there. If you are leaving town, going back to school full-time, etc. the apprentice role is not for you, although other roles might be.
PedX will provide: at least 15 hours of work and first dibs on any more available hours (there's always more work); wages starting at $11.00; and a work place where your opinions and ideas matter. You provide: working bike with low gears and good brakes; ability/willingness to give 4 hours volunteer time per week to learn about the business; the chance to become a member / equal partner of PedX within 6 months.
Commitment and care for the earth and each other are what we need as a company and a community.
To apply: write us a letter of interest that explains:
- Why you want to do bicycle advocacy
- Any experience you have working for a healthy planet
- Any experience as an entrepreneur, organizer, or coop member
- Other skills you can contribute: accounting, computer graphics, mechanics, sales/marketing, welding, facilitation, whatever
- Please include 3 references with contact information
Bring your letter by the Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Transportation at 703 Pacific Ave. (@ Spruce St), downtown Santa Cruz. Call dispatch first (831-426-BIKE) to make sure someone is in the office to greet you.