Merced Bicycle Coalition Internship - POSITION FILLED

Merced Bicycle Coalition

UC Merced Student Internship

Spring Semester, 2017

Purpose of Internship

The Merced Bicycle Coalition, a local nonprofit organization, has need of temporary part-time staff to assist in carrying out projects as part of its mission to promote bicycling as a safe and normal means of everyday transportation and recreation.

This is a paid position. The intern will work 6 to 8 hours a week for 14 weeks, from January 30 through May 7, 2017 with $14/hour compensation.

Primary Duties

• Assist with planning and logistics for bicycling events such as Bike to Work and School Day

• Recruit local organizations, including U.C. Merced, to participate in Bike to Work challenges

• Assist with planning and logistics for Active Transportation/Safe Routes to School activities with school districts

• Learn how to fit bicycle helmets; recruit and train up to 6 volunteers to assist with helmet fitting and giveaway events

• Assist with planning and logistics for community bike rides

• Staff tables at community events to provide bicycling educational materials

• Create and distribute promotional materials using print and digital media

• Assist in energy reduction (GHG emission savings) calculations, data analysis and report writing

Secondary Duties:

• Form a cooperative, working relationship with students and staff

• Meet regularly with both supervisors to provide updates and discuss program development and implementation

• Give a presentation to high school students detailing your internship

• Create a poster highlighting your internship

The intern will report to:

• Lisa Kayser-Grant, Treasurer of the Merced Bicycle Coalition and League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor

• Justin Hicks, Vice Chair, Merced Bicycle Coalition

• Nick Conte, Sustainability Coordinator, UC Merced

Minimum Requirements

• Commitment to sustainability

• Strong communication skills

• Willingness to meet with members of the public

• Proficient with Word, Powerpoint, and Publisher, or comparable programs

• Demonstrate initiative and creativity

• Ability to work proactively and independently

• Self-motivated, organized, and efficient

• Ability to ride a bike, or the willingness and time to learn, is a plus.

How to Apply

• ‪Send your resume and a cover letter describing your skills and experience and why they’re a fit for the position to: nconte@ucmerced.edu with your first and last name in the subject of the email with “Merced Bicycle Coalition”

• ‪Applications will be screened for qualifications and experience, and all required application elements. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be offered an interview.

• ‪Deadline to apply: Until the position is filled.

Any further questions, please contact:

Lisa Kayser-Grant

lkaysergrant@yahoo.com

209-769-2233

Nick Conte

nconte@ucmerced.edu

206-949-4353