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Job Openings
Political Program Intern
Cascade Bicycle Club’s (Cascade) department of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs seeks a Political Program intern who will work to support increasing the capacity of Cascade’s political program. This includes identifying and reviewing best practices from similar political programs in Washington and across the country, developing case studies of effective political programs that can serve as examples for Cascade, supporting the implementation of Cascade’s endorsement process, and making recommendations regarding how to increase the capacity of Cascade’s political program.
Cascade Bicycle Club, a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, serves more than 14,000 members and the Puget Sound bicycling community. Our mission is to create a better community through bicycling. Cascade is operated by an eleven-member volunteer Board of Directors, 22 professional staff, four AmeriCorps members, and thousands of volunteers.
Cascade’s department of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs (PPGA) seeks to significantly expand and improve infrastructure that facilitates safe and convenient cycling.
This position presents an exciting opportunity to build on the strong foundation that Cascade has established to help expand the capacity, effectiveness and power of the political program. It will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain best practices research, program development and political advocacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and reviewing best practices from similar political programs in Washington and across the country;
- Developing case studies of effective political programs that can serve as examples for Cascade;
- Supporting the implementation of Cascade’s endorsement process through helping to coordinate the questionnaire and interview process with candidates; and
- Making recommendations regarding how to increase the capacity of Cascade’s political program through a presentation at an all-staff meeting and a written report.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public relations, communications or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 1-2 years’ experience working on political campaigns or related advocacy efforts.
- A basic understanding of relevant laws applying to 501(c)(4) and PAC political efforts.
- Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal, research and writing skills.
- Ability to identify, collect and synthesize information into coherent program recommendations.
- Strong interest in supporting the election of bike-friendly candidates.
Logistics
This unpaid internship will require 15-20 hours of work per week with flexible availability; academic credit is available. Cascade’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager will supervise the intern through a weekly 1 hour meeting and availability as necessary. The intern will be welcome (and encouraged) to participate in weekly PPGA team meetings on Monday mornings at Cascade’s Magnuson Park office. The intern will be expected to conduct most of their work independently and off-site. Cascade is accepting applications through February 17th. The internship will begin on February 27th and last until at least June 11th, with the possibility of extension.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to Cascade’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager, Craig M. Benjamin at craig.benjamin@cascadebicycleclub.org. Applications are due by February 17th.
Questions
Call or email Cascade’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager, Craig M. Benjamin, at (206) 713-6204 or craig.benjamin@cascadebicycleclub.org.
Political Communications Intern
Cascade Bicycle Club’s (Cascade) department of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs seeks a Political Communications intern to help develop and drive a powerful narrative regarding bicycling. This includes identifying and reviewing best practices from bicycle communications in Washington, across the country and around the world; developing case studies of effective bicycle communications and narratives that can serve as examples for Cascade; identifying, reviewing and analyzing bicycle related communications research (polling, focus groups, etc.); supporting the development and implementation of Cascade specific communications research; collecting personal stories regarding bicycling; creating videos, info-graphics and other innovative products to tell the story of bicycling; and making recommendations regarding how to increase the effectiveness of Cascade’s political communications.
Cascade Bicycle Club, a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, serves more than 14,000 members and the Puget Sound bicycling community. Our mission is to create a better community through bicycling. Cascade is operated by an eleven-member volunteer Board of Directors, 22 professional staff, four AmeriCorps members, and thousands of volunteers.
Cascade’s department of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs (PPGA) seeks to significantly expand and improve infrastructure that facilitates safe and convenient cycling.
This position presents an exciting opportunity to support the development and implementation of a powerful narrative regarding bicycling. It will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain experience in best practices research, video/graphic development, communications research, storytelling and the latest and greatest techniques in political communications.
Responsibilities
- Identifying, reviewing and analyzing best practices from bicycle communications in Washington, across the country and around the world;
- Developing case studies of effective bicycle communications and narratives that can serve as examples for Cascade;
- Identifying, reviewing and analyzing bicycle related communications research (polling, focus groups, etc.);
- Supporting the development and implementation of Cascade specific communications research;
- Collecting personal stories regarding bicycling;
- Creating videos, info-graphics and other innovative products to tell the story of bicycling; and
- Making recommendations regarding how to increase the effectiveness of Cascade’s political communications through a presentation at an all-staff meeting and a written report.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, political science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 1-2 years’ experience working on political communications or related advocacy efforts.
- A basic understanding of political communications frameworks and best practices.
- Ability to make videos, info-graphics and other innovative communications products.
- Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal, research and writing skills.
- Ability to identify, collect and synthesize information into coherent communications recommendations.
- Strong interest in helping to develop and drive a powerful narrative regarding bicycling.
Logistics
This unpaid internship will require 15-20 hours of work per week with flexible availability; academic credit is available. Cascade’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager will supervise the intern through a weekly hour-long meeting and availability as necessary. The intern will be welcome (and encouraged) to participate in weekly PPGA team meetings on Monday mornings at Cascade’s Magnuson Park office. The intern will be expected to conduct most of their work independently and off-site. Cascade is accepting applications through February 17th. The internship will begin on February 27th and last until at least June 11th, with the possibility of extension.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to Cascade’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager, Craig M. Benjamin at craig.benjamin@cascadebicycleclub.org. Applications are due by February 17th.
Questions
Call or email Cascade’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager, Craig M. Benjamin, at (206) 713-6204 or craig.benjamin@cascadebicycleclub.org.
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