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Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement

 Position Summary 

The Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement will leverage BBP’s empowering programs and community impact to promote access to safe cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; and will work to drive public involvement in the process through grassroots organizing, inclusive community events and educational opportunities. 

Job Responsibilities 

Bicycle Advocacy Organizing, Outreach, and Education

  • Build and mobilize a coalition made of grassroots community members and organizations BBP works with, ensuring that advocacy campaigns center the voices and needs of those most often impacted and marginalized 

  • Organize educational advocacy campaigns, data collection, and community and stakeholder engagement while operating within 501c3 requirements 

  • Drive community participation at ACHD, ITD, City of Boise, and other local decision-making agencies to increase safe and equitable bicycle infrastructure and policies 

  • Maintain an Advocacy Committee of volunteers, BBP Members, Board Members, business leaders, and like-minded organizations to help drive civic conversations, make public impact, and collaborate on engagement activities 

  • Host impactful pop-up events and community outreach year-round including bike month events, candidate forums, tabling opportunities, bicycle safety events, and more

Open Streets Boise

  • Lead role in planning and execution of Open Streets Boise, overseeing implementation of all permitting, organization and event logistics 

  • Coordinate with key stakeholders including City of Boise, neighborhood associations, and other partners 

  • Adhere to budget - managing all expenses related to contracted vendors, entertainment, and advertising 

  • Identify and manage all necessary vendor and volunteer support for Open Streets Boise and related outreach efforts ensuring a safe & successful event 

  • Proactively engage with neighborhood associations to spread awareness about the Energize Grant application process, and ensure community involvement with Open Streets Boise 

  • Track all expenses and demographic data collection for Energize Grant reporting 

Organizational Leadership

  • Serve as a member of the Directors team; provide high-level input and support on organizational needs, challenges, and opportunities 

  • Support BBP flagship events like the Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway, Idaho Gives, Bike Prom, 4 the Love of BBP, and other duties as assigned 

Key Performance Metrics

  • You meet work deadlines on time 

  • You meet or exceed quarterly goals (created with the Executive Director) 

  • You adapt to feedback and follow through on performance changes within 2 weeks 

Job Skills and Requirements 

  • Commitment to the BBP’s mission, core values, and belief that “everyone is welcome and all bikes belong” 

  • Significant experience supporting and engaging grassroots communities in advocacy campaigns that center their voices and experience

  • Experience with event management and execution at a large scale

  • Experience and success in building relationships with elected officials, local leaders, community organizations, and stakeholders

  • Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to think creatively and flexibly

  • Commitment to collaborative organizational culture that encourages healthy feedback and accountability

  • Experience in grant writing and budget management 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Flexibility, teamwork, and hustle

This is a 40 hour/week full time/exempt position located in Boise Idaho. 

Compensation: $57,000 - $62,000. Benefits include 100% employer funded health insurance, simple match IRA with employer contribution, generous PTO package, EAP, and bike commuting incentives alongside all sorts of shop discounts. 

Posting date: 6/2/25 - Priority will be given to applications received by 6/13/25. Job will remain posted until it is filled. 

To apply, please submit a resume and a PDF with your response to the questions below to devin@boisebicycleproject.org. A formal cover letter is optional and welcomed, but not a replacement for completing the questions below. Please limit your responses to one or two paragraphs each: 

  • What community organizing, advocacy, or campaign-related work are you most proud of and why? 

  • What is your experience organizing and executing community events at a large scale? 

  • Describe your experience working with, empowering, and centering marginalized communities.