Do you love social media, like to write, handy with still and video cameras? Can you make awesome flyers for events? The Union is the second most liked Boston bike organization of any kind on Facebook (even we like Hubway!) and maintains a Twitter account, a blog, and puts out the well read Union Rider newsletter once a month or more. In the spring of 2013, the Union plans to begin publishing a print version of the Union Rider. Skills learned will include how to write as a reporter, the use of social media and Hootsuite, Wordpress, Adobe InDesign, and more. Of course, skills in all these areas as well as a good eye for photos/videos and Photoshop are preferred. 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.
