*Advocacy and Special Event Intern* *Job Description*
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (Bike Fed) seeks an Advocacy and Special Event Intern to assist the Associate Director in moving bicycling forward in Madison and across the state. The Intern will help coordinate special events such as the Wisconsin Bike Summit, Bike To Work Week and the Wisconsin Bike Challenge, in addition to assisting with bicycle advocacy efforts in the Madison area. The Advocacy and Special Event Intern’s responsibilities include: - Assisting in various areas of planning for the Wisconsin Bike Summit - Recruiting participants for the 2012 Wisconsin Bike Challenge - Coordinating commuter stations and other events during Bike To Work Week - Attending bicycling meetings in the Madison area - Writing articles for Madison area publications The ideal candidate is a team player with strong interpersonal communication skills who is passionate about improving Wisconsin bike opportunities. Candidates will be detail-oriented and able to work during normal business hours. The position is 8 – 10 hours/week and will be based out of the Madison office. The internship will run from January 15 – May 31 (these dates are a bit flexible). We are not able to monetarily compensate for the position, but the candidate will gain strong experience in special event planning, communication, and working inside the bicycling community. *Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest and resume to: * Amanda White, Director of the Madison Office Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin [email protected] *The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (Bike Fed) is a statewide bicycle advocacy organization* representing thousands of members across Wisconsin. Members of the Bike Fed receive safety education, vibrant events to encourage biking, updates on opportunities to voice bike support, and helpful tools to make biking fun and convenient. For more information on the Bike Fed visit www.bfw.org. -- ________________________ Amanda White Associate Director Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (608) 251-4456 [email protected] www.bfw.org**
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