Community Outreach Seasonal Intern - Bike Again

Ecology Action Centre•Halifax, NS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship focuses on providing programming support and delivery for the community-centered cycling repair program, Bike Again. The program aims to increase equitable access to cycling opportunities. The successful candidate should have a passion for mobility justice and active transportation, an interest in anti-oppressive community building, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks. The role involves community engagement, repair nights, communication, documentation, and professional development participation. The internship is full-time, 30 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work required. The position is based at the Bike Again space and the EAC office.

Requirements

Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada
LMDA eligible (details provided in job description)
Previously attached to the labour force for a minimum of 24 months
Aptitude for safe work practices
Experience working with volunteer groups and volunteer run programs
A passion for mobility justice and active transportation
Ability to effectively prioritize/manage multiple tasks in a busy work environment
Excellent communication skills: workshop facilitation, writing, speaking to the public
Commitment to high-caliber program delivery, development and evaluation
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 regular evenings Monday through Thursday and Sunday afternoons
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Nice To Haves

Interest in anti-oppressive community building

Responsibilities

Attend all Bike Again open hours and meetings
Attend Welcoming Wheels’ Tuesday Repair Nights and bi-monthly gifting sessions
Welcome and orient community members in the workshop
Assist community members with bike repairs (training provided)
Recruit community members to volunteer in the space
Maintain a safe, tidy, and comfortable workshop
Coordinate bike sales and other volunteer events
Communicate regularly with volunteers about the space and programs
Prepare training materials and sessional information as required
Keep accurate records and reports of sessional information, space usage engagement & activities
Collect stories, images & quotes for social media
Opportunity to participate in funding proposal applications
Participate in orientation, leader training and professional development opportunities as required
Participate in team and organizational meetings as required
Act as an ambassador for the EAC’s sustainable transportation programs