PUBLIC Jobs

PUBLIC’s mission is to encourage everyone to think more intelligently about the way we get around and to improve the quality of living in our cities and communities. We think that bikes offer one great solution. We’d like to change the world in our own modest way, and we need like-minded individuals with high standards to help us achieve our goals. A passion for our mission is essential for anyone interested in working at PUBLIC.

We’re motivated by the excitement and challenge of building a new, nationally-recognized brand known for quality bikes. We are growing quickly, and we are recruiting for several positions listed below. Additionally, we always have projects that need to be managed by self-directed part-time employees. If you have a friendly demeanor, curiosity, a college degree, solid computer skills, and a desire to change the world, please send us a note of interest and resume to: jobs@publicbikes.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential, and we will follow up in more detail with any qualified applicant.

Sales Associates - Part-Time

We're looking for Bay Area based part-time sales associates to work 20-25 hours in our San Francisco and Oakland retail stores. Ideal candidates have a taste for design, a friendly demeanor, engage customers - and must be able to work on weekends. We are particularly looking for a strong sales person to work at our Oakland store near Jack London Square on weekends, plus work in San Francisco on other weekdays. No need for a technical background in biking, although this is always helpful. Candidates simply need to enjoy riding bikes and be excited to help people get on bikes. Qualifications include experience in a sales, a retail environment, and an eye for merchandising. Pay is $14-$17/hour, depending on your level of experience, with bonus for exceeding sales objectives. Full job description here.

Bike Assembly Mechanics

If you have experience assembling bicycles, particularly with a reputable bike shop, we need help assembling our bikes at our 205 Allice Street warehouse in Oakland. These part-time positions are based in Oakland near Jack London Square. Attention to detail essential. Team players highly encouraged. Pay is $12/hour.