the recyclery

There will be no Volunteer Hours Friday May 27, 2016. Please join us for Critical Mass! We’ll meet at the shop at 4pm to head down to Daley Plaza. It will be a beautiful summer cycling celebration!

Starting April 6th we will sell bicycles at our shop Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm in addition to our regular Saturday 10am-noon hours. We’ve got a lot of great bikes in stock! Learn more about Used Bike Sales.

Recyclery Coffee is back this April! We partnered with Resistance Coffee to offer a delicious, fair-trade, organic roast. For every pound of coffee you purchase a portion will support our mission! The coffee is family farmed in Uganda and delivered by bike to your door.

The process is simple. Just email mail@chicorycenter.org and say how much coffee you want, and it will be delivered to you! Generally but not necessarily on Fridays. You can pay by cash or by Paypal.

The cost is:
$15 per pound;
$13 per pound for three or more;
$12 per pound for five or more; and
$10 per pound for ten or more.

We’ll also have it here during Open Shop or Bike Sales. Grab some for your morning commute!

About Resistance Coffee
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For over ten years Resistance Coffee has brought some of the finest fair trade organic coffee to Chicago, and raised funds for organizations ranging from Radios Populares, to Cafe Chicago to the Chicago Women’s Health Center and many many more.

Resistance Coffee started out roasting beans from Zapatista communities in resistance in Chiapas, but supplies got thin, so with great support from friends at Just Coffee up in Madison, we switched to roasting the beans grown by the women of La FEM cooperative in Nicaragua. Supporting La FEM also means supporting Nicaraguan women’s ability to acquire and own land and thus take fuller control over their fates.

Now, we are roasting beans brought to us by Chicago’s own Crop to Cup, which works to address critical gaps and to eliminate exploitative middlemen in the coffee supply chain.

UPDATE: ALL PAID POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY FILLED.

We are looking to hire for two positions: a Bicycle Mechanic plus a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. Job descriptions are below.

This summer we will also have paid internships for youth ages 14-19.  Learn more about our TRAIN program and apply here.

NOW HIRING Bicycle Mechanic

The Recyclery Collective: The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills and opportunities for collaboration.

Job Description: The Recyclery Collective is hiring a bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles for sale. The mechanic will work 20-30 hrs per week with a semi-flexible schedule. Position starts at $11 per hour. Working with one or more collective members, the mechanic will be responsible for:

• Evaluating bicycle donations for repair or scrapping
• Making necessary repairs to used (sometimes abused) bicycles in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet The Recyclery’s standards
• Helping to transport bike donations
• Reporting work to the Collective
• Maintaining records of bikes fixed and repairs made
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of our shop and storage spaces.

Schedule: This position will continue through September 2016 with a possibility of continuation.

Working with the Collective: The Recyclery is run by a Collective which meets twice a month to decide issues impacting the direction of the organization and operates using a consensus process. These meetings are unpaid, and while the mechanic will not be required to attend, attendance is strongly encouraged.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year’s mechanical experience (in bike shop or equivalent experience)
• Experience working on a wide range of bikes dating back to the 1970s
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-motivate, and a willingness to ask for assistance
• Interest in furthering the mission of The Recyclery and upholding our safe space guidelines

Additional Skills Preferred

•  Valid drivers’ license and ability to drive vehicle with manual transmission

The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Please drop off resume and cover letter at our shop, located at 7628 N Paulina, or email to info@therecyclery.org, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

NOW HIRING Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

The Recyclery Collective: The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills and opportunities for collaboration.

Job Description: The Recyclery Collective is hiring a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator (VOC) to manage a large and growing volunteer base. The VOC will work 20 hrs per week with a semi-flexible schedule. The position starts at $12 per hour. Working with one or more collective members, the VOC responsibilities include:

• Recruit, coordinate, and communicate with new and existing volunteers for all Recyclery programs
• Keep track of volunteer skills, interests, and availability
• Match volunteers to organization needs
• Lead volunteer appreciation and retention efforts
• Seek out innovative sources for long- and short-term volunteer support
• Schedule outreach events and ensure that all volunteer roles are filled
• Foster relationships with new and existing partner organizations

Working with the Collective: The Recyclery is run by a Collective which meets twice a month to decide issues impacting the direction of the organization and operates using a consensus process. The VOC is expected to attend these two evening meetings as part of communicating effectively with core volunteers.

• Necessary Qualifications:
• Experience organizing and motivating volunteers on an individual and group basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Mailchimp
• Experience with social media
• Interest in furthering the mission of The Recyclery and upholding our safe space guidelines
• Minimum of 2 years work experience or equivalent

Personal Characteristics

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse groups
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, dedicated, and highly organized
• Flexible and creative. Adept at working in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Commitment to producing quality results
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-motivate, and a willingness to ask for assistance

The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.

Please drop off resume and cover letter at our shop, located at 7628 N Paulina, or email to info@therecyclery.org, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE