Bicycle and Pedestrian Research Intern – Washington, D.C.
Organization: Alliance for Biking and Walking
Position Title: Advocacy Advance Research Summer Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: 15 hours/week over 3 months. Flexible schedule. $500/month stipend.
Position Dates: Three month commitment. Start date in early June.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2013.
Posted On: May 9, 2013.
Organization Overview:
The Alliance for Biking and Walking creates, strengthens, and unites state/province and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations.
Description:
The Advocacy Advance Intern will gain knowledge and skills related to federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects and the advocacy efforts to secure and utilize this funding at the state and local level nationwide. Work includes research on federal transportation funding, collecting best practices of bike/pedestrian organizations, and tracking data to compile state profiles.
Responsibilities:
- Pilot original and innovative research to accurately measure federal expenditures on bicycle and pedestrian projects by accessing and analyzing state documents
- Conduct data-mining and perform anecdotal research into state bicycle-related laws, policies, and practices
- Track relevant data including: Current project lists; Cycling and safety numbers; Policies; Funding history
- Gather examples of how advocates and agency staff have successfully won and used public funding for bike/ped projects
- Collect data on bikeway networks from US cities
Qualifications:
- Interest in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy
- Interest in national transportation policy and federal funding
- Strong research skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong oral and writing skills
- Track record of working well on team projects
- Cheerful, friendly, upbeat outlook
Preferred:
- Graphic design and/or data presentation skills
- Familiarity with the web, content management, and databases
- IT skills
- Familiarity with biking and walking issues
How to Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, one sample of work (research, writing and/or design, and 2-3 references to Brighid O’Keane, Advocacy & Programs Director at [email protected].
Contact Information:
Alliance for Biking and Walking, http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org
