This dynamic, fun-loving organization seeks a full time Executive Director to build on five strong years of growth. The position offers the opportunity to develop innovative programs for bicycling education and encouragement and to engage local and state government to promote sustainable transportation in one of America’s most beautiful, quirky and diverse cities.  

The Executive Director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign (SBC) is responsible for working with the engaged SBC board of directors to implement the vision of a better Savannah through bicycles. The Executive Director has a varied set of tasks:

• • Tracking local and state transportation bodies for relevant issues;
• • Developing and implementing strategy for policy changes in local government by working with city staff and elected officials;
• • Coordinating logistics and volunteers for educational programs, existing events such as the Midnight Garden Ride fundraiser and, together with the City of Savannah, the exciting new Play Streets Ciclovia series;
• • Directing, together with the board of directors, ongoing strategic plans for continued advancement including sound financial management.

The successful candidate possesses the following skills and characteristics:

• • Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience;
• • Ability to participate in bicycle events and demonstrate cycling proficiency and best practices in safety;
• • Ability to lead meetings and give presentations to large groups;
• • Creativity, energy and persuasiveness;
• • Strong attention to detail; and
• • A love for biking and fun times.

The position offers competitive compensation for similar organizations in the area. Sound financial management offers the opportunity for annual pay increases. The work schedule is flexible and day-to-day work variable. Savannah is a welcoming city with an active arts community and ample opportunity for outdoor recreation.

This is a unique opportunity – apply today! Resume and cover letter including your minimum required salary should be sent with three current references to the Selection Committee at jobs@bicyclecampaign.org. Applications must be received by Friday, February 15, 2013.  We can be reached for questions at 912-228-3096.

Attention Campaigners!

UPDATE: Not all the candidates were able to attend, and therefore, this candidate forum has been cancelled. We will be distributing surveys to candidates and will let you know what responses we receive from them.

Please join us for a
Chatham County Candidate Forum

Monday, October 15, 2012
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Coastal Georgia Center Auditorium
305 Fahm Street

Hosted by the Savannah Bicycle Campaign and
US Green Building Council–Savannah Branch

Forum questions will be framed around topics relating to transportation and sustainability.
All County Commission candidates, incumbents and newly elected commissioners have been invited to participate and join in the discussion.

The event is free and open to the public.

Midnight Garden Ride Raffle: the prizes are in and you can get your tickets now!

The Midnight Garden Ride raffle this year adds A THIRD BIKE to the mix. There will be three winning tickets, and a single $10 ticket gives you a shot at all three. You need not be present to win. Purchase your raffle tickets online* or at the ride! All proceeds benefit Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s efforts to build a better Savannah through bicycling.

The raffle grand prize is a 2012 New Belgium Fat Tire Cruiser. This Felt bike is produced in limited numbers and is not available in stores. Great style, beautiful lines. Nice rack!

Second prize, really a second grand prize, is provided courtesy of sponsor Quality Bike Shop. The Simple 3 will be available in the winner’s choice of men’s or women’s model – a 3 speed internal hub, fenders and carrying capacity in a beautiful package.*


A third winner will walk away with a choice of another Quality Bike Shop contribution, this one for the kids – your choice of a Giant GFR BMX or a Giant Bella*.

*If the bike you win from QBS is not exactly what you’re looking for, they are willing to apply the retail value of the bike toward another purchase! On the checkout page after billing information is entered, choose raffle ticket and then check out. The page can be used for ride entry or for raffle tickets alone. For online tickets, we will print your name and contact information on the ticket and place it in the drawing.

NEW WEST RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST PONDEROSA TO HEADLINE 2012 GOOD & EVIL PARTY

Savannah, Georgia: July 30th, 2012: Savannah Bicycle Campaign and MusicFile Productions (parent company of Savannah Stopover) announced today that New West Records Recording artist Ponderosa will headline this year’s Good & Evil Party in Telfair Square at 9pm on September 1st, 2012

The event is the culmination of the Midnight Garden Ride which takes place from 8pm-9pm. The ride is the annual fundraising event in support of Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s efforts to build a better Savannah through bicycling. All registered Midnight Garden Ride participants can attend. Tickets are available as follows:

–Midnight Garden Ride + Good & Evil Party: $35
($5 discount for registration before 8/18; additional $10 for SBC members)
–VIP Good & Evil Concert seating: $25
–VIP Good & Evil Concert Tables of 8: $150
–General admission Good & Evil Party: $10

Atlanta based Ponderosa will release their sophomore album Pool Party on July 31st on New West Records, home to John Hiatt, Steve Earle, The Old 97’s and many others. The new album was produced by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev and MGMT) and has garnered advance praise from Paste Magazine, NPR’s All Songs Considered, and Stomp And Stammer.

“Ponderosa is a band on the brink of great things and their new album takes them in fantastic new directions without losing their trademark southern feel” said Stopover founder Kayne Lanahan. “We’re thrilled they are coming back to play what has become the signature event of Savannah’s summer!”

Up and coming band This Mountain, who hail from Johnson City, TN will open. The unsigned band’s sound has been compared to My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and Fleet Foxes. The band’s self-funded debut album Future Ghosts will be released on August 22nd, 2012.

“The Midnight Garden Ride is a celebration of Savannah and the joy of bicycling – the streets cleared of cars and filled with bicycles, flashing lights, costumes and music. The Good and Evil Party is the perfect exclamation point to follow the rolling revelry of the Midnight Garden Ride” added Frank McIntosh, Executive Director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign. “The concert, featuring these great, emerging southern bands, is a perfect way to remind people how much fun cycling is and how it brings us all closer together.”

Costumes and Festive Table decorations are encouraged and will be rewarded with prizes.

More information and registration for the Midnight Garden Ride:

For non-ride concert tickets and more information on The Good and Evil Party.