Summer 2014 Bicycle Friendly America Internship: Washington, DC

The League of American Bicyclists, a Washington DC-based advocacy organization representing the interests of the nation's 57 million cyclists, is seeking a summer intern to assist with the Bicycle Friendly America program.

 Each year, through its Bicycle Friendly America program, the League evaluates hundreds of applications from across the country, and designates Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly States, Communities, Businesses, and Universities. Learn more about the Bicycle Friendly America program at http://bikeleague.org/bfa.

Position Overview
The BFA Intern will gain firsthand knowledge of the League’s Bicycle Friendly America programs, and best practices in helping communities, businesses, universities and states become great places for people of all ages and abilities to bicycle. Work includes production of promotional materials, data entry, organization, analysis and maintenance, writing, website updates and general administration. This internship offers a flexible schedule with 12-20 hours/week commitment for up to 12 weeks, based in Washington, DC. We are happy to work with any academic requirements you may have to help you earn course credit for your efforts.

Skills and Knowledge to be gained:

• Experience working with database and web content management systems (CMS)
• Knowledge of effective bicycle planning and policymaking for communities, businesses and universities
• Academic credit, by working with your academic program

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with Excel, content management systems, and databases
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Cheerful, friendly, upbeat outlook
• Ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm for creating a more Bicycle Friendly America

Helpful:

• Experience with InDesign a plus 

Hours: 12-15/week minimum, 20/week maximum

Length/Availability: 10-14 weeks

Start Date: June 2, 2014 (flexible)

End Date: August 29, 2014 (flexible)

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to bill@bikeleague.org with Summer 2014 BFA Intern Application in the subject line. Applications are due by May 23, 2014. Start of work will be June 2, 2014.

Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2014