Operations Partner - New York City, NY

About this role

<p>Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future. </p> <p>We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to <strong>transform the way the world moves one ride at a time</strong>. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to <strong>move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future.</strong> To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.</p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p>Bird 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.</p> <p>We 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 <strong>shared mobility and climate goals</strong> and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.</p> <p>Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than <strong>eighty-seven million rides </strong>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.</p> <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> <p>The 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 New York City, NY 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.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deploy vehicles to designated locations as directed.</li> <li>Ensure vehicles are parked safely, compliantly, and in approved areas.</li> <li>Recover vehicles for charging or maintenance as needed.</li> <li>Rebalance vehicles by relocating them from low-demand areas to high-demand areas.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Registered Business LLC</li> <li>General liability insurance <strong>(ability to acquire within 30 days of onboarding)</strong></li> <li>General commercial auto insurance <strong>(ability to acquire within 30 days of onboarding)</strong></li> <li>Valid Drivers License</li> <li>Ability to commute to New York City, New York</li> <li>Access to a reliable vehicle for work-related duties</li> <li>Strong knowledge of the local geography</li> <li>Flexible availability and willingness to work daily, including weekends</li> <li>Comfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new tools</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, walk, and stand for long periods of time.</li> <li>Self-motivated, energetic and driven individual with the ability to learn new skills and build a team</li> <li>Ability to simplify difficult problems into actionable and solvable tasks</li> <li>Must have a warehouse space with sufficient electrical capacity to charge vehicles onsite</li> <li>Must Own/Rent Van</li> </ul> <p><strong>Important Details About The Role<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>This is an <strong>independent contractor position</strong>, not an employee role.</li> <li>You are responsible for your own tools, equipment, and any associated expenses required to complete your work.</li> <li>As an independent contractor, you manage your own schedule and workload to meet the operational needs of Bird.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range</strong></p> <ul> <li>$500 - $2000/week</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Why Bird Matters</strong></h3> <p>Every 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:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Freedom:</strong> We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.</li> <li><strong>Exploration:</strong> We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.</li> <li><strong>Community:</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Sustainability:</strong> 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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Culture at Bird</strong></p> <p>We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike…