Bike to Market is the Boston Cyclists Union's premier public health and service program. It is designed to be a social connector and affordable bike repair services for low-income communities in Boston and Somerville and also helps tie new cyclists in to the wider bike movement. The Bike to Market internship does not require bike mechanic skills—but does require an enthusiasm for learning those skills and interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. In Spring and Winter this intern is involved in planning, promoting and coalition-building. In Summertime they are out in the sun working on bikes, organizing new volunteers, talking to people about bike safety or otherwise having an amazing time. As with all internships at the Union—the responsibility for other office and event work is shared.**
Qualifications for all interns:
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- Commitment to the Union's mission of promoting the bicycle.
- Happy to work in a small tight-knit team for a rapidly growing organization.
- Organized and self motivated.
- Ability to solve problems and work without direct supervision when necessary
- Residence within the greater Boston area.
- Must be able to spend at least one full day (10am-6pm) in the office each week.
Bonus Points for:
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- Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Cape Verdean Crioulo, Haitian Kreyól, Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
- Sales, customer service, or fundraising experience.
- City planning or bike advocacy background.
- Experience or expertise in GIS
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jeff@bostoncyclistsunion.org. The information you send should include the internship for which you are applying, which period (spring, summer, or winter), your availability (hours per week and days, evenings or weekends available), your academic and career goals, the skills and experience you possess and their relevancy to the internship you are applying for.
Internships are unpaid but we are happy to help students earn academic credit for their work. Interns who leave the organization in good standing may request a letter of recommendation from our staff.
