Summer Student - Transportation & Climate Action

City of Vernon•Gaylord, MI

8d•$22

About The Position

Reporting to the Specialist, Climate Action, this position carries out a variety of general duties associated with the City’s Climate Action Plan and the new Transportation Plan.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and returning to post-secondary studies.
Related work or volunteer experience.
Valid BC Drivers’ License Class 5.
Comfortable riding a bike or other active modes of transportation in an urban setting.
Knowledge of Vernon’s community with experience participating in COV activities or community events that provided opportunities to interact with the public.
Solid organizational and planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including speaking in group settings.
Ability to independently coordinate several projects at one time.
Experience with volunteerism.
Basic awareness of the new Transportation Plan and the Climate Action Plan
Competency with Microsoft 365 and Google Suite.
Aptitude for generating social media content (e.g., photo, video, and written posts).
Available to regularly work evening shifts, as well as some weekends and statutory holidays.
Capable of lifting a maximum of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 20lbs.
Participate in a creative team setting and in group problem solving.
Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat and rain, within reasonable safety precautions.
Enjoys working with the public and demonstrates strong customer service abilities
Enthusiasm for active transportation and climate initiatives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, promote, and attend the City of Vernon’s (COV) bike valet service to provide safe bike storage in downtown Vernon, Polson Park, and at community events.
Organize the bike valet schedule for staff and volunteers.
Train, schedule and coordinate volunteers for the bike valet.
Store and transport bike valet equipment, such as bike racks, tent, table, signage, etc.
Source program materials, such as bike valet tickets and signage.
Support the development and delivery of communications and marketing materials.
Communicate with the public and promote the Transportation and Climate Action plans.
Support the creation and delivery of transportation and climate action community workshops.
Help facilitate GoByBike Week activities.
Assist with the promotion and coordination of the social bike rides.
Collect transportation data by helping with traffic and cycling counts.
Collaborate with the Youth Climate Corps BC Vernon team.
Assist with other related outreach activities, such as the safe street initiative.
Develop knowledge of related COV plans and programs (e.g., Official Community Plan).