Job Opportunities
OFFICE ASSISTANT/CLERICAL SUPPORT PERSON
We currently seek office/clerical support from someone with the following qualities:
Organized • Self-motivated • Team player • Enthusiastic • Good work ethic • Willing to learn • Good communicator
Duties:
Track accounts receivable • Sales entry • Data entry • Write letters • Maintain lodging calendar • Prepare rooming lists • Set up files • Daily filing • Run office errands • Maintain office machines • Order office supplies • Handle incoming and outgoing mail • Support marketing team
You must have experience or education in the following:
Typing/keyboard skills • Computers • Word processing, such as Microsoft Office or similar program
Preference will be given to those with experience or education in Mac computers (especially FileMaker Pro) and solid clerical/office skills.
Education:
Must be a high school graduate or have office experience.
To apply, please attach your resume to an email, and send it here: biadventures@qwest.net
*Please note that our main office is located in Olympia, Washington.
TOUR LEADERS
If you are interested in leading trips in 2008 and beyond, please fill out our online job application. Applicants must be educated, mature, outgoing people who are self-motivated and enjoy helping people get the most from their vacation. Leaders also must live within a two-hour drive of Olympia, Washington. Medical and dental benefits are available.
Skills and Job Requirements Needed: Click here and please read carefully
Our hiring process starts with the submittal of resumes in January and February and continues with interviews in February and March. Finalists are invited to one of 2-3 hiring weekends in April. Upon the completion of a short training period, guides begin working in June or July.
If you are interested, we encourage you to apply. To be Eligible for Employment the following documents must be received before being considered.
1st Step (January-March)
Complete, email and/or post mail the following documents.
Fill out: Online job application
Mail: 4 piece written application App 1, App 2, App 3, App 4
Email a resume & cover letter summarizing relevant experience to: leaderjobs@bicycleadventures.com
2nd Step (February-March)
Once this information has been received, the operations manager will contact you for further discussions. After a brief phone interview, you may be asked to attend one-on-one in-person interviews.
Interview weekends:
Seattle:
Date: Monday, March 17, 2008
Location:
Hotel Andra, 2000 Fourth Avenue
Portland:
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Location: Heathman Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway
Olympia:
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Location: Bicycle Adventures warehouse
San Francisco:
TBD
3rd Step (March-April)
After interviews, potential employees will be invited to attend one of the two hiring weekends in late March and early April. Your attendance at one of these weekends is REQUIRED to be eligible for employment.
Hiring weekends:
April 5 & 6, 2008
April 12 & 13, 2008
You will be responsible for your transportation to Olympia and your accommodations. This is not a paid interview.
On Saturday we will all go for a 50-60 mile bicycle ride near Olympia. In the evening BA will take you out to dinner at a fine restaurant in Olympia. On Sunday you will be reviewed on a number of items, including bike maintenance, vehicle operations, teamwork and a few other fun scenarios.
After both hiring weekends, the reviewers will compare your performance against a number of people. You will be notified within a week if we would like for you to consider working at Bicycle Adventures. Good luck! Please make sure you can clear your schedule of one of these weekends.
4th Step (April-May)
Once you have been asked to become an employee, you will need the following items before you are eligible for employment. You are required to submit a copy of these items in a timely fashion.
- Passport
- Driver's license
- Proof of Vehicle Operator Liability Insurance to operate a vehicle
- Current Driving Record:
- Food Handler's Permit:
- Adult CPR & First Aid Certificates:
- I-9 Form (U.S. Employment Eligibility):
- W-4 Form (Tax Withholding):
- Agreement to Not Compete:
- Employment Agreement:
5th Step (April 26 & 27, 2008)
After your paperwork is submitted you will be REQUIRED to attend the training weekend April 26 & 27, 2008. This is a paid assignment.
All new staff will need to pass our equipment training, vans & trailers. This also is a paid program.
Guiding can be a fun and rewarding career. We look forward to hearing from you!