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, unless you're applying for the Operations or Store Manager position. All inquiries will be kept confidential, and we will follow up in more detail with any qualified applicant.

Sales Associates - Full-Time & Part-Time

We're looking for San Francisco based full-time and part-time sales associates to join our new store on Valencia Street in the Mission. Ideal candidates have a taste for design and fashion, a friendly demeanor, engage customers, - and can work on weekends. No need for a technical background in biking. 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. Sales associates will work both in our new Valencia Street store and in our current South Park store. Pay is $13/hour with bonus for exceeding sales objectives. Full job description here.

Interns Wanted

We always have a list of projects for interns. Some of these are require being in our office, and others could be done from Tokyo or Melbourne. We are in need of people in managing systems, operations, and logistics. We also need creative talent who can help us with improving our related to marketing, event planning, social media, and other areas. We also need creative talent who can help us with improving our web overall, guerilla marketing tactics, video work, photography, and creative design projects. If you are self-directed, have project management skills, and some free time, give us a shout.

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.