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AmeriCorps · 2 months ago

Skowhegan Outdoors Gear and Bike Tech

positionSkowhegan, ME
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

AmeriCorps is seeking a Gear & Bike Technician to support Basecamp's operations. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining bikes and other gear while also teaching basic maintenance skills to participants and collaborating with staff and volunteers.

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Responsibilities

Build and maintain Basecamp’s bike service workflow
Perform routine inspections, tune-ups, and repairs on all gear and fleet bikes
Keep accurate service logs, manage parts inventory, and recommend cost-effective replacements/upgrades
Support programs with fit checks, safety inspections, pre-ride/river briefings, and on-site troubleshooting
Teach short, beginner-friendly workshops (e.g., “fix-a-flat,” “pre-ride safety check,” “how to dry and store a tent,” “PFD fit 101”); create one-page take-home guides
Track usage/repair patterns and share insights that improve program scheduling, fleet spec, and replacement planning
Assist with gear transport, event staging, and post-event turnaround
Support pre-program logistics and post-program debriefs/data entry
Collaborate with staff/volunteers to align monthly program calendars, vehicles, and permits

Qualification

Bike maintenanceTeaching workshopsParts inventory managementSafety inspectionsPublic SpeakingFirst AidTeam WorkLeadership

Required

High school diploma/GED
Minimum age of 18
Teaching/Tutoring skills
Team Work skills
Environment skills
Trade/Construction skills
Communications skills
Public Speaking skills
Community Organization skills
First Aid skills
Computers/Technology skills
Youth Development skills
Leadership skills
Public Health skills
Ability to perform routine inspections, tune-ups, and repairs on all gear and fleet bikes
Ability to keep accurate service logs and manage parts inventory
Ability to support programs with fit checks, safety inspections, pre-ride/river briefings, and on-site troubleshooting
Ability to teach short, beginner-friendly workshops
Ability to track usage/repair patterns and share insights
Ability to assist with gear transport, event staging, and post-event turnaround
Ability to support pre-program logistics and post-program debriefs/data entry
Ability to collaborate with staff/volunteers to align monthly program calendars, vehicles, and permits

Benefits

Living Allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Childcare assistance if eligible
Health Coverage
Training

Company

AmeriCorps

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AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering.
dateFounded in 1994
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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https://www.nationalservice.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Smith
Chief Executive Officer
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Michelle Hernandez
CEO Immediate Office
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