Seeking bicycle delivery crewmembers to distribute the San Francisco Public Press, a quarterly newspaper, to homes, offices, stores and community centers throughout San Francisco.
We have an immediate need for bicycle delivery crewmembers to work one or more days from Tuesday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 1.
Ideal availability: four to eight hours per day. Delivery assignments must be completed within two days. Timing of deliveries is generally flexible, though some must be completed during business hours.
The San Francisco Public Press is a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization that publishes local public-interest news online at sfpublicpress.org and in a quarterly print newspaper. Funding for this pilot bicycle delivery program was raised through our Pedal-Powered News campaign on Kickstarter.
Requirements
You must:
- supply your own bike.
- have experience riding a bike on the streets of San Francisco.
- be able to ride — with some combination of panniers, baskets and/or cargo trailer — at least three miles carrying 40 lbs. of newspapers.
- be committed to safe cycling and obeying traffic laws.
- document deliveries and communicate professionally with store managers about their needs related to selling the newspaper.
- be a friendly, knowledgeable ambassador for the San Francisco Public Press.
Preferred
- strong knowledge of the San Francisco street map, landmarks and topography
- previous experience as a bike messenger
- interest in and knowledge of local news
- previous customer service or sales experience
- experience working or volunteering for a nonprofit organization
Pay is $15 per hour.
We will hire for additional delivery assignments throughout August. Delivery for the fall issue will take place in October.
Ongoing opportunities are available for individuals interested in working with the Public Press in sales, billing and retail account management as we expand our distribution network throughout San Francisco.
TO APPLY: Call 415-495-7377 or send an email to [email protected]. If applying by email, please include the following:
- Name
- Phone number
- Your availability for delivery work Tuesday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 1
- Tell us why we should hire you for our Pedal-Powered News pilot program.
- Do you own a cargo bike, or is your bike equipped with baskets, panniers or a cargo trailer?
