Join the Bike Santa Cruz County Board!

Are you passionate about safer streets, better bike infrastructure, and generally making it safer and more convenient for everyone in Santa Cruz County to get around on two wheels?

Bike Santa Cruz County (BSCC) is growing—and we’re looking for new voices to help guide our work for a safer, more bike-friendly community. If you connect with any of our recruitment priorities below, we’d love for you to consider applying for our Board of Directors.

Current Board Recruitment Priorities:

We are especially seeking candidates who bring one or more of the following perspectives or skills:

  • Treasurer / Financial Expertise – Experience with budgeting, accounting, or nonprofit finance

  • South County Representation – To ensure strong county-wide representation

  • People of Color and Women – To reflect the full diversity of Santa Cruz County

  • Bilingual / Bi-Cultural (Spanish Speaker) – To help strengthen outreach and inclusion

  • Legal and Contract Experience – To support organizational governance and partnerships

  • Grant Writing and Fundraising Skills – To help sustain and grow our programs

If you’re passionate about biking, community, and equity—and want to put your experience to work for a healthier, more connected Santa Cruz County—we’d love to hear from you.

Serving on the Board Involves:

  • Attending regular Board meetings (10 per year)

  • Participating in at least one sub-committee

  • Sharing your insights and experience to help guide strategic decisions

  • Rolling up your sleeves as part of a working board—helping move projects forward, supporting events, and engaging directly in the work

  • Acting as an ambassador for Bike Santa Cruz County and biking in our community

  • Committing to a 2-year term helping guide our work and direction

It’s a chance to connect with the community, contribute your expertise, and make a real difference for bike riding and safety, the environment, and community building in Santa Cruz County.

Why Join?

  • Learn to be an advocate for safer biking and sustainable transportation

  • Gain hands-on nonprofit experience and learn how a community organization runs

  • Build leadership skills in coalition building, fundraising, teamwork, public speaking, and more

  • Connect and work with local leaders in government, transportation, and environmental justice

  • Shape real projects from new bike lanes to community events that bring people together

Whether you’re a seasoned community leader or someone just beginning to find your voice, this is a place to learn, contribute, and grow alongside others who care deeply about Santa Cruz County.

Sounds Interesting to You?

Email director@bikesantacruzcounty.org if you have any questions or fill out our interest form here

Let’s make Santa Cruz County a place where biking works for everyone.

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