State College consistently ranks among the best college towns of Pennsylvania and the U.S. With a borough (city) population of just over 40,000 and a metropolitan statistical area population of around 160,000, the home of the Pennsylvania State University, aka “Penn State,” feels like a small town, yet offers a range of outdoor and cultural amenities to residents and visitors alike.

Located in rural, central Pennsylvania, the pedestrian and bike commuter-friendly State College is surrounded by a tremendous amount of easily accessible public lands. In a short 10-15 minute drive or a slightly longer pedal, you’ll be outside of town and at the edge of the 96,975-acre Rothrock State Forest, a year-round venue for outdoor recreation lovers. Go a bit further, and you’ll get to enjoy another gem: the 194,602-acre Bald Eagle State Forest. No less than eight Pennsylvania State Parks lie within close proximity (30-minute drive) of State College.

Whether you love to ride your bike on quiet, tree-lined, paved town streets or country roads, crush miles of lightly traveled gravel, or shred singletrack mountain bike trails filled with renowned East Coast Rocks, you can’t go wrong riding a bike in Centre County and other adjacent counties. It’ll take you years to explore its abundant network of local roads, greenways, and trails.

Into outdoor pursuits besides riding a bike? Central Pennsylvania boasts countless opportunities for hiking, trail running, bouldering, golfing, camping, and backpacking. Hunters flock to nearby Pennsylvania State Forests and State Game Lands each year in pursuit of deer, pheasants, grouse, and turkey. World-class trout fishing entertains anglers along many local spring-fed creeks. And water sports enthusiasts spend summer weekends kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, or swimming in local lakes and creeks. Even moto and dual sport riders enjoy numerous on and off-road riding opportunities in the region.

With its unique position deep in the midst of what locals affectionately call “Happy Valley,” State College sits at the geological intersection of the Appalachian Plateau and the Ridge and Valley portion of the Appalachian mountains. Its endless ridges and valleys and generally higher elevations make it more consistently cooler, cloudier, and greener than many parts of Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic.

In fact, State College’s humid continental climate brings four distinct seasons and an average 40 inches of annual rainfall. In spring, a brilliant, fresh green appears in every fertile, farm-filled valley and marches inexorably up adjacent mountainsides. The area’s mostly deciduous forests then turn into a lush, dense Appalachian green for the summer. Fall brings cool, crisp temperatures and a colorful annual display of changing red, orange, and yellow leaves. Finally in winter, the views open up for miles and miles as the trees lose their leaves, although even in the depths of winters, patches of mountain laurel, rhododendrons and hemlocks create reassuring oases of green. Most winters bring snow suitable for consistently carving turns at the local Tussey Mountain ski hill, just minutes from downtown State College, or for occasional backcountry exploration on skis or snowshoes thanks to ~45 inches of average annual snowfall.

As the home to the main campus of Pennsylvania’s largest state university with more than 40,000+ students, the population of State College skews young, with ~25% between 20 and 30 years old. Immediately surrounding the university, you’ll find a vibrant, college town atmosphere, especially during the academic year, with a plethora of casual bars, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bike shops, and cafes and a surprisingly lively arts and music scene. By contrast, townie summers are conspicuously quiet and peaceful, with an annual mid-summer, five-day Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts interspersed to liven things up. And, of course, with the fall comes a half dozen big home football game weekends that draw tens of thousands of enthusiastic Penn State Football alumni and fans from all over.

With its highly educated population, area residents enjoy excellent local public schools and family-friendly activities. State College is a generally safe community with low crime rates. Its cost of living is in line with the national average. Metro area median household income was $66,789 in 2021 (the most recently available data), and as of the spring of 2023, both the median listing and sold home prices were ~$485K for an average home price per square foot of $196. The largest ethnic groups in State College are Non-Hispanic White (~85%), Asian (~6%), Black or African American (4%), and Hispanic (3%).

Located within four hours of New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC, city lovers have several options for weekend-long, big city excursions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Technical Field Demo and Event Representative to join our team. At Stan’s, in addition to creating some of the world’s most innovative cycling products and technologies—we’re building a team that moves our company forward. In this role, you will represent Stan’s at events, trade shows, and retail locations, providing customer engagement, compelling product demonstrations, supporting marketing initiatives, and helping us showcase our innovative cycling products, technologies, and foster connections with our customers. This roleoffers a flexible schedule, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment and is comfortable traveling to various locations.

CORE ATTRIBUTES – Who You Are

• Culturally Aligned to Stan’s: You embody Stan’s core values through a focus on customer satisfaction, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring your actions contribute to a culture of growth, excellence, and shared success.
• Brand Ambassador: You are passionate about representing the Stan’s brand and take pride in sharing our story with others.
• Gear-savvy: You’re mechanically inclined, with a knack for fixing things. Whether it’s repairing wheels, performing sealant refreshes, swapping freehubs, fixing a broken tent frame, or solving last-minute product issues – you have what it takes to solve the problem.
• Communication: You know how to clearly communicate the value and technical details of our innovative products to consumers and cycling enthusiasts.
• Adventurer: You’re a road warrior who loves to travel, ready to hit the road with a well-organized van and a can-do attitude.
• Flexible: Adaptability is second nature to you. You’re ready to work in diverse conditions, varying hours, long days, unpredictable weather, or tight deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES – What You’ll Do

• Travel and Event Coordination - Travel to/from a schedule of events located east of the Rocky Mountains, setting up and tearing down event tents, displays, and equipment while maintaining and organizing supplies.
• Technical Product Support - Perform basic repairs and maintenance - including wheel repairs, tubeless sealant refreshes, and anything else required to keep people riding and enjoying bikes.
• Consumer Engagement - Coordinating appearances or involvement of athletes/brand ambassadors at events including meet-and-greets, product endorsements, or live demonstrations by athletes/ambassadors.
• Brand Representation - Represent the brand at events by educating consumers, answering questions, and showcasing products in a professional and upbeat manner.

REQUIREMENTS – What it Takes

• At least two (2) years of proven experience as a demo van driver and mechanic, technical product support and maintenance or a related role.
• Passion for events, branding, and connecting with athletes, fans, and other people passionate about cycling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Expected to travel (70%) per week based on event schedule, including weekends and travel days.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport demo equipment to various locations.

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is between $53,000 and $58,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, Stan’s offers competitive benefits that include healthcare, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, an attractive vacation and time off policy, and an investment package that includes retirement and a Roth 401(k) with employer contribution. As part of the Stan’s team, you’re qualified for many outdoor industry employee purchase programs.

TO APPLY

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@stans.com with “Technical Field Demo and Event Representative” as the subject line.

OUR COMPANY

Our commitment to You 

Your success is our success. At Stan's, real support means more than standing behind our products. It means supporting those who use those products, trails, roads, courses, routes, and causes that matter to them. We value our employees and are committed to their success and growth. We are committed to our team, customers, and community.

We are also advocates for employing a diverse workforce. Interested and qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact jobs@stans.com or (607) 562-2877.