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Program Specialist & Bike Shop Service Manager Positions Now Open
Program Specialist
Imagine channeling your love for teaching and hands-on STEM learning into a dynamic, nontraditional environment where kids get excited about real-world problem-solving, mechanical thinking, and personal growth. If you’re a passionate educator who thrives on facilitating engaging, project-based learning, building meaningful connections with students, and watching them light up as they master tangible skills, we want you at Bearings Bike Works.
Bearings is a faith-based, mission-driven youth development organization in Atlanta that uses bicycles as a powerful tool to help neighborhood youth build confidence, character, technical skills, and a strong work ethic. Our flagship Skills for Life program is a vibrant drop-in after-school space where students learn bike mechanics through immersive, project-based experiences—disassembling, troubleshooting, building, and riding. It’s education at its most practical and rewarding: no desks in rows, just active learning, collaboration, and the pride of fixing something with their own hands.
JOB SUMMARY:
Bearings is looking for an energetic, passionate person to join our team and play a vital role in supporting student learning through Bearings programming. The Program Specialist is a key member of the Bearings’ Team and serves as the operational backbone of Skills for Life and on-the-streets connector, consistently looking for ways to let community members know about our program offerings and getting kids into the shop. If you are outgoing, relational, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth in the city of Atlanta, this direct service role is rewarding and meaningful in so many ways.
This position is perfect for someone who:
Craves facilitating experiential, STEM-rich learning outside a traditional classroom
Loves connecting deeply with kids and teens while helping them develop resilience and real-world competence
Wants to design and run engaging programs that feel more like a dynamic makerspace than a standard after-school activity
Is ready for a purposeful, high-impact career that still centers on youth growth and mentorship
JOB SUMMARY:
We’re seeking an energetic, relational, and pedagogically strong Program Specialist to serve as the heart of our Skills for Life program. You’ll design and deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences, build strong relationships with students and families, and help grow participation through authentic community outreach. This is direct-service work with real teenagers who need consistent, caring adults in their lives—ideal for someone who wants to keep teaching and facilitating growth in a more flexible, creative, and community-embedded setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Skills for Life Program Design Implementation:
Lead and continuously improve our best-in-class after-school bike mechanics program, creating a welcoming, well-organized learning environment with excellent flow from arrival to project work to reflection and wrap-up.
Collaborate with the team to build an engaging weekly programming calendar focused on progressive skill-building (mechanics, safety, physics of bikes, teamwork, and life skills), high student engagement, and repeat attendance.
Train, support, and empower volunteers so they can effectively facilitate hands-on activities and connect with youth (think co-teaching or mentoring student teachers).
Maintain thoughtful records for program evaluation, student progress, and grant reporting while continuously refining processes and documentation.
Develop communication rhythms with students and families and partner with our marketing lead on outreach.
Inspire participants to engage in Bearings’ broader programs and opportunities.
Student Relationships & Outreach
Build authentic, supportive relationships with youth and their families so they feel seen, valued, and excited to show up consistently.
Guide students through our skill-mastery pathway, celebrating growth in technical abilities, confidence, and character—while helping the program exceed goals for enrollment, dosage, and impact.
Lead creative, grassroots recruitment efforts to bring in new students who would benefit most from this kind of hands-on, empowering experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years experience in teaching, mentorship, youth development, summer camp leadership, program coordination, or similar educational roles. Current or former classroom teachers (especially elementary, middle, or high school with STEM interest) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Passion for hands-on, experiential learning and comfort facilitating practical skill-building (bike mechanics experience is a bonus but not required—we value teaching mindset and mechanical curiosity more).
Strong relationship-builder who connects easily with urban youth and families.
Growth-oriented, organized, and detail-focused with good writing and creative problem-solving skills.
Comfortable with outreach, data tracking, and learning new tools.
Alignment with our faith-based mission and high standards for youth character development.
OTHER KEY INFORMATION:
Schedule: Full time, in-person (no work from home option). In order to serve our students well, the work schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday 9:30am - 6:45pm and 9am-3pm Fridays. Scheduled based on a 1-hour unpaid lunch break schedule. The Bearings team also has a generous Holiday Time Off schedule, including 4-day summer holiday weekends, a week at Thanksgiving and two weeks at Christmas. Starting team members also have 7 PTO days to use as desired.
Specific programs or events may occasionally operate outside of weekly scheduled hours. In these few cases, the successful candidate will be able to take a regularly scheduled workday off. (Subject to adjustment based on program needs.)
Title & Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000; Salary and Title will commensurate based on experience.
Benefits: Bearings offers health, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching.
WHY JOIN US?
If you’ve ever wished for a setting where your teaching gifts could shine in a more relational, project-based, and community-transforming way—without standardized testing pressure—this is it. You’ll join a tight-knit, mission-driven team that values excellence, creativity, and real results in the lives of Atlanta youth. This isn’t just another job; it’s a chance to keep doing what you love—facilitating powerful learning and connection—while helping break cycles of poverty through skill, character, and opportunity.
TO APPLY:
If this resonates with your heart for teaching, mentoring, and hands-on learning, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter (tell us about your teaching background and why this nontraditional path excites you) to info@bearingsbikeworks.org.
We look forward to meeting educators ready to make a lasting difference in a whole new way.
We’re Hiring!
Bike Shop Service Manager
Comprehensive Benefits + Real Impact Bike techs consistently tell us the best part of working at Bearings is our unusually strong benefits package for the industry: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous time off, and a comprehensive bonus system that rewards team leadership and goal achievement. On top of that, you’ll join a mission that truly changes lives — turning donated bikes into renewed hope, economic opportunity, and lasting workforce skills for young adults across Atlanta.
We’ve built a brand new Bike Shop on the Beltline — a beautiful, purpose-built space that is already expanding. With proven systems already in place (streamlined refurbishment workflow, Frameworks Career Accelerator curriculum, service operations, and donor-to-inventory pipeline), you won’t have to reinvent the wheel. We’re looking for a passionate, skilled leader ready to step into a well-run operation, elevate it, and dramatically grow our impact, income, and lives transformed.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a visionary Bike Shop Service Manager who will champion excellence in our full-service bike shop while turning every workday into powerful, real-world training for teens and young adults. This unique role blends retail leadership, mechanical mastery, and youth mentorship to deliver strong financial results and profound community transformation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage and Expand Service Department Results and Income
Run the Service Department to exceed monthly and annual budget targets while delivering outstanding customer experiences that build loyalty.
Manage the complete flow of all service work orders — from intake to completion — ensuring excellence, efficiency, and timeliness (initial estimating handled by the Bike Shop Manager, with you providing frequent backup).
Uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and professionalism on every repair and refurbished bike.
Consistently meet target service time frames while proactively communicating with customers and balancing service work, refurbishments, and training priorities.
Train, supervise, and develop a high-performing team of service technicians.
Maintain and improve records and reporting systems.
Ensure Excellent Mechanical Program Implementation
Collaborate with the Frameworks team to manage and evolve the mechanical skills training curriculum in a live retail environment.
Lead hands-on training and mentorship for Frameworks job trainees, building both technical skills and positive developmental relationships.
Create and manage daily/weekly/monthly schedules for the full Service Department team, balancing curriculum, shop targets, and meaningful training experiences.
Track and report program progress so the whole team can celebrate wins and support Fellows.
Refurbs as “Real World” Training While Creating Inventory
Set and achieve monthly and yearly refurbishment goals that deliver hands-on training while meeting inventory needs.
Optimize back-of-house processes for donations, intake, detailing, refurbishing, and inventory flow.
Other
Oversee inventory control and parts ordering for service and back-of-house.
Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces.
Collaborate with program leadership on Frameworks personnel decisions (selection, retention, discipline as needed).
QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of professional bicycle mechanic experience with strong expertise in repairs, refurbishing, and assembly (service manager experience a plus).
Proven leadership or training experience, ideally entry-level technicians.
Deep passion for youth workforce development and community impact (nonprofit or educational background is a plus).
Strong organizational, scheduling, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance customer service, production goals, and training priorities in a dynamic environment.
Wholehearted commitment to Bearings Bike Works’ mission of using bicycles to build skills, character, and economic mobility for young adults in Atlanta.
OTHER KEY INFORMATION:
Schedule: Full time, in-person. The current schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 9:30-6:45 and Saturdays 10:00-5:15pm with an hour lunch break M-TH, 30 minutes on Saturdays. Subject to change. The Bearings Holiday Schedule includes 4-day weekends on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, a week at Thanksgiving and 2 weeks at Christmas. Team members also have 7 days PTO when they begin
Specific programs or events may occasionally operate outside of weekly scheduled hours. In these few cases, the successful candidate will be able to take a regularly scheduled workday off. (Subject to adjustment based on program needs.)
Title & Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000; Salary and Title will commensurate based on experience.
Benefits: Bearings offers health, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching.
Schedule
The current schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 9:30-6:45 and Saturdays 10:00-5:15pm with an hour lunch break M-TH, 30 minutes on Saturdays. Subject to change. The Bearings Holiday Schedule includes 4-day weekends on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, a week at Thanksgiving and 2 weeks at Christmas. Team members also have 7 days PTO when they begin.
Benefits: Bearings offers health, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching. This role also includes a robust bonus pay plan.
WHY JOIN US?
This is a hands-on leadership role that offers competitive nonprofit compensation, excellent benefits, and the deep satisfaction of hitting ambitious shop goals while watching young people discover their potential — one pedal stroke and one repaired bike at a time.
TO APPLY:
If this sounds like your next step, lease send your resume and a brief cover letter (tell us about your mechanical skills and why you’re a fit for this position) to info@bearingsbikeworks.org.
We look forward to meeting you!
