Community Outreach Seasonal Intern – Pop-up Bike Hub Mini

Ecology Action Centre•Halifax, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship focuses on providing programming support and delivery for the Pop-Up Bike Hub Mini, a mobile bike repair hub that serves 4-6 communities within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The role requires a passion for mobility justice and active transportation, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to travel by bicycle across the HRM. The position is hands-on, involving bike repairs, tool organization, and direct engagement with community members, including delivering bike safety education sessions to children and youth. The intern will also be responsible for building relationships with community partners, maintaining a welcoming environment, documenting activities, and acting as an ambassador for the EAC's transportation programs.

Requirements

Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada
Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) eligible
Previously attached to the labour force for a minimum of 24 months
To be LMDA eligible, individuals must meet one of the following: Have a current Employment Insurance (EI) claim; Have received benefits under the EI emergency response benefit within the previous 60 months; Have had an EI claim that ended within the last 60 months; Have been employed with gross insurable earnings of $2000 or higher annually, in at least 5 of the last 10 years
Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback
A passion for mobility justice and active transportation
Proven skills as a relationship builder; facilitator and leader
Able to work in a high-paced environment; can effectively prioritize/manage multiple tasks
Excellent communication skills: networking, facilitation, public speaking, writing
Commitment to high-calibre program delivery, development and evaluation
Experience as a leader delivering programs to young adults, youth and children.
Able to ride a bicycle on congested city streets and trails.
Willingness to learn basic bike mechanics
Persistent, diplomatic, creative, optimistic, with a team-oriented approach
Computer literate in Word, Excel, internet, email and file/data management
Willing to work some evenings and occasional weekends and travel within HRM
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Set up Pop-Up Bike Hub Mini
Travel by bicycle across the HRM for the various community partnerships
Maintain tool organization & material inventory
Repair /tune up bikes
Assist community members with basic bike repairs
Recruit community members to volunteer in the space
Deliver Making Tracks Sessions (bike safety education) directly to children and youth as required
Build strong relationships and liaise with community partners
Check-in with program and workshop participants
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and comfortable work environment
Keep accurate records and reports of sessional information, engagement & activities
Act as an ambassador for the Transportation Team programs and the work of the EAC in general
Collect stories, images & quotes for social media
Participate in orientation, leader training and professional development opportunities as required
Attend/support other Transportation Team events on evenings or weekends as required.
Participate in team and organizational meetings as required
Participate in EAC culture