Jobs for Rick Wagoner

By Yokota Fritz


Now that Rick Wagoner is the ex-CEO for General Motors, here are some openings in the bicycle industry he might look at. He's probably not qualified, but Cyclelicious readers are most certainly qualified for all of these jobs.

Specialized Bicycles is hiring an executive assistant to the president in Morgan Hill, California. Specialized's world headquarters in Morgan Hill is south of San Jose.

If you are alive and kicking, a passionate, bicycle-riding, retail-experienced, resourceful event planner, do-what-needs-to-done kind of person interested in a long-term rewarding career and long-term ride in the bicycle industry, Specialized wants to meet you. Bring us your skills!

This position requires resourcefulness and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Event planning skills required and a grace-under-pressure-demeanor is an asset. Requires impeccable written and verbal communication skills with serious attention to detail; must have the ability to communicate effectively, manage changing priorities, and have previous experience providing Executive level support.

Need a can-do, never-give-up-attitude with uncharted multi-tasking talents and computer skills. Coffee drinkers and dog lovers welcome to apply.

Vocabulary may include but is not limited to: Ned, Stumpjumper, Paris-Roubaix, Alpe d’Huez, Gerolsteiner, domestique, single track, Giro d’Italia, FSR, Tarmac, S-Works, and innovate or die.

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition in San Jose, CA seeks a program assistant.

The San Jose Downtown Improvement District wants bike riding safety ambassadors who know downtown San Jose well and be a information resource for visitors as well as provide security patrol services.

Palo Alto Bicycles needs a Sales Manager.

San Francisco: Part time marketing / PR for an active lifestyle agency.

San Francisco: bike mechanic for bike rental company at Fisherman's Wharf.

San Francisco: newspaper delivery; "bicycle is possible" they say.

Lancaster (Los Angeles Area), CA: traffic technician to count bicyclists and other traffic.

Lake Mead, Nevada: environmental education and outreach specialist.

Park Ranger in Castlewood Canyon State Park, Colorado.

Chicago bike shop needs legal help in exchange for a bicycle. They had to leave their leased property because of constant flooding. Court date April 2.