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Now we’re shaping its future.\nWe’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to transform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.\nWho We Are\nBird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.\nWe take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.\nOur award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.\nJob Summary\nThe Operations Partner role is a key partner to Bird’s Operations Team. The Operations Partner will work with our local City Operations Manager to manage our fleet of e-scooters in Columbus, Ohio to ensure it stays maintained and deployed to meet the transportation needs of the community. The ideal candidate for this partnership should have a “doer” attitude, excellent time-management and execution habits, and the ability to communicate clearly. As an Operations Partner, you will use our mobile technology to monitor, transport, rebalance, and maintain our vehicles to ensure a safe, environmentally friendly scooter is always available to ride nearby. This is a full-time contract role.\nResponsibilities\nDeploy vehicles to designated locations as directed.\nEnsure vehicles are parked safely, compliantly, and in approved areas.\nRecover vehicles for charging or maintenance as needed.\nRebalance vehicles by relocating them from low-demand areas to high-demand areas.\nMust Haves\nRegistered Business LLC\nGeneral liability insurance (ability to acquire within 30 days of onboarding)\nGeneral commercial auto insurance (ability to acquire within 30 days of onboarding)\nValid Drivers License\nAbility to commute to Columbus, Ohio\nAccess to a reliable vehicle for work-related duties\nStrong knowledge of the local geography\nFlexible availability and willingness to work daily, including weekends\nComfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new tools\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, walk, and stand for long periods of time.\nSelf-motivated, energetic and driven individual with the ability to learn new skills and build a team\nAbility to simplify difficult problems into actionable and solvable tasks\nMust have a warehouse space with sufficient electrical capacity to charge vehicles onsite\nMust Own/Rent Van\nImportant Details About The Role\n\nThis is an independent contractor position, not an employee role.\nYou are responsible for your own tools, equipment, and any associated expenses required to complete your work.\nAs an independent contractor, you manage your own schedule and workload to meet the operational needs of Bird.\nPay Range\n$500 - $2000/week\nWhy Bird Matters\nEvery time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:\nFreedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience-simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.\nExploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.\nCommunity: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.\nSustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.\nCulture at Bird\nWe're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.\nPerks Up!\nWe want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:\nPlenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.\nA work-from-home stipend.\nAn employer-paid healthcare package.\nOf course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!\nBird is the world\nBird stands for a culture ofinclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives -encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.\nFor these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.\nSound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. 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