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Apply by August 27 for Advocacy Advance Bike/Ped Research Intern

Aug 13, 2012

Position 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 of federal transportation funding, outreach to member organizations, collecting best practices of bike/ped organizations, and tracking data to compile state profiles.

Specific tasks for the Advocacy Advance Intern:

• Develop and execute creative ways to accurately measure federal expenditures on bicycle and pedestrian projects by accessing and analyzing state documents
• Track relevant data including: Current project lists; Cycling and safety numbers; Policies; Funding history
• Gather examples of how advocates and agency staff have successful won and used public funding for bike/ped projects
• Administer survey of bike/ped coordinators
• Conduct data-mining and perform anecdotal research into state bicycle-related policies and practices
• Gather and compile photographs of completed projects
• Review grant reports and member activities to develop ways to share best practices among advocacy members
• Conduct outreach to member organizations on applicable issues, including writing blogs
• Coordinate database records and tools related to grants, trainings, and outreach
• Perform other administrative duties as needed including database entry

Skills and Knowledge to be Gained:

• Knowledge of federal transportation funding programs
• Knowledge of bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs nationwide
• Hands-on work with state and local advocacy organizations and agency staff across North America
• Specific experience working with national non-profit organizations

Requirements

Essential:

• Interest in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy
• Interest in national transportation policy / 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

Helpful:

• 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, samples of work (research, writing and/or design), & 2-3 references to Brighid O’Keane, Advocacy Advance Program Manager at Brighid@AdvocacyAdvance.org. Applications are due by August 27th 2012.

Anticipated dates of the internship are September 17 through December 14. This internship offers a flexible schedule with a fifteen-hour-a-week minimum commitment for a total of 180 hours (3 months). This position is based in Washington, DC. The position offers a small stipend. We can work with academic requirements you may have, to help you earn course credit, and give you a unique opportunity to connect to a growing network of organizations making significant community improvements. The internship will be administered by the Alliance for Biking & Walking.