Norte is Hiring - Community Liaison, Elk Rapids

Written By Brinley Bruton

Norte Community Liaison (Part-Time Position) - Elk Rapids, Michigan 

The community liaison role was created to ensure the mission and impact of Norte Youth Cycling carry forward in a consistent and impactful manner across northern Michigan. The community liaison will serve as an employee and direct representative of Note Youth Cycling. This individual will deliver Norte cycling-related programming and outreach initiatives in a manner that uniquely supports the needs of the specified community they serve. These efforts will support riders of all ages and abilities and encourage physical activity and social connectedness.  

Classification: Class 4 position - part-time, non-exempt  

Wage: $25 per hour

Norte Community Liaison -  Part-time Position Overview

  • Ensure all programs and outreach support within Elk Rapids align with the Norte mission, vision, and values

  • Engage and welcome volunteers, program participants, and coaches

  • Develop and strengthen relationships with community organizations

  • Maintain the Norte Chain Hub and equipment currently located at Rotary Park 

  • June, July, and August -approximately  6 hours per week

  • Approximately 70 hours total

Norte Community Liaison -  Responsibilities 

  • Bike Library - June 12- August 28th, 2025

    •  (10 sessions - None on July 5 & July 31)

    • Be present at the Norte Chain Hub from 10:00 - 2:00 pm Thursdays 

    • Welcome and inform visitors

    • Loan and accept Bike Library bicycles 

    • Maintain inventory of bicycles, helmets, general supplies, 

    • Notify Norte HQ of bike repair needs, supplies, or facility needs

  • Balance Bike Club - June 12- August 28th, 2025 

    • (10 sessions - Noneon  July 5 & July 31) 

    • Deliver  weekly Balance Bike Club meet-ups 

    • Thursday mornings from 10:30 am - 11:30 am 

  • Community Slow Rolls - June 12- August 28th, 2025

    •  (10 sessions - None on July 5 & July 31)

    • Lead weekly Community Slow Rolls

    • Thursday evenings from 5:45 - 7:15 pm

Structure - With the Norte Executive Director, the Norte Staff, and other Community Lisasions when appropriate:

    • Attend coach training

    • Attend an in-person spring, summer, and fall meeting at Norte HQ or in Elk Rapids

    • Attend bi-weekly 20-minute Zoom meetings to discuss programs & progress

    • Complete event and program assessments within 7 days

    • Most program and event communications to media outlets, schools, participants, and volunteers will come directly from  Norte 

    • This role may include other duties as assigned. Norte reserves the right to modify the position and/or the duties and responsibilities, as needed, to meet organizational and unique community needs best

Possible Additional Opportunities as requested/available

    • Coach Summer Bike Camp during the week of June 23 & July 21

    • Coach Spring and Fall (MBC or ABC) 

    • Learn to Ride Lessons - by appointment (June - August)

    • Provide an activity/engagement during Wednesdays on River Street

    • Help secure other lead and assistant coaches for Elk Rapids programs

Interested in becoming the Norte - Elk Rapids Community Liaison?  

Please email your resume and cover letter to Jill Sill. jill@norteyouthcycling.org 

Brinley Bruton
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