The Cyclist:
Julian Montague, 38. I’m an artist and a graphic designer (Frazer/
Montague Design). My family moved to Buffalo when I was 11. I was away
for college and a little while after that. I have now continuously lived here
since 1998....
Welcome to Green Options Buffalo
Green Options Buffalo (GO-Buffalo) works to create healthy, environmentally sustainable, community friendly transportation in the Greater Buffalo Region. Through advocacy, infrastructure improvements and community programs, GO-Buffalo strives to make positive impacts in our environment, community, personal health and economy by enhancing Buffalo’s quality of life attracting others here to live, work and play.
Here's the latest news from Green Options Buffalo:
Green Options Buffalo to Hire a Street Team Leader
January 27, 2012
Green Options Buffalo, through a shared federal grant with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and Buffalo Carshare, is hiring a temporary, full-time Street Team Leader to facilitate a canvassing project designed to increase local employment and commuting by active transportation around the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. See the job description included here.
Street Team Leader - Job Description
Green Options Buffalo, in partnership with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) and Buffalo CarShare, is looking to hire an individual to be part of a team working on a project that is targeted to the area surrounding the BNMC and seeks to improve residents’ lives by facilitating and promoting a range of transportation options that will aid access to employment while enhancing and reducing the costs of mobility.
Goals: Determine both the general and individual transportation needs of the target population through door to door canvassing and informational meetings with residents.
Desired Skills:
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Ability to work well with a team
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Must be able to report effectively to management team
- Strong commitment to economic, social, racial, and environmental justice
- Must be able to work effectively under deadlines
- Proficient in word, publisher/or photoshop, excel, and database management
- Willingness to work unconventional hours
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing day to day operations of canvass, including managing 6 part time canvassers
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Train canvassers in the following
- Effective data management and entry
- Messaging and communication
- Material development
- Ability to create walk sheets and turf maps daily
- Organize transportation informational meetings for contacts made through canvass
- Assisting TDM coordinator in conducting follow-up meetings and maintaining contact with neighborhood residents.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of canvassing experience
- At least 2 years of management in any capacity (preferably over a canvass)
- Must have experience working with underserved populations
Hours:
40hrs/wk, 39 weeks
Pay:
$12.75/hr
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2012
Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Justin Booth, Green Options Buffalo
640 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, 14203
justin@greenoptionsbuffalo.org
Green Options Buffalo is a nonprofit organization working to create healthy, environmentally sustainable, community friendly transportation options in the greater Buffalo area.
Winter Bike Workshop Redux
January 23, 2012
Back by popular demand, we've hosting the Winter Bike Workshop just in time for the snow. Prepare to be guided through refurbishing a used bicycle and customizing it for use during the winter. You can expect to gain hands-on experience in building and maintaining your winter bike, as well as a few safety tips from our veterans. Attendees may choose one of our used bikes to work on or bring a bike of their own.
Cost: $75 using a bike from the shop
$50 if you bring your own bike
Class Size: 8
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When: Saturday January 28th 11pm-5pm
Register online only by Thursday January 26th.
Questions: contact adam@greenoptionsbuffalo.org or stacy@greenoptionsbuffalo.org
Ladies Night at the Green Options Buffalo Community Workshop
January 18, 2012
