MilWALKee Walks Internship - Wisconsin Bike Federation (SEJ Program)

Safe and Sustainable Streets Internship with Wisconsin Bike Fed & MilWALKee Walks

The City of Milwaukee faces a growing pedestrian safety crisis; people walking are hit and killed by drivers in increasing numbers. The pedestrian safety crisis disproportionately impacts Milwaukee neighborhoods of color. The City of Milwaukee has adopted a Complete Streets resolution, as well as Vision Zero resolution to eliminate all traffic fatalities. It is a critical time to be involved in the movement to make streets safer for vulnerable road users who walk and use mobility devices.

The Wisconsin Bike Fed seeks an intern to support the day-to-day operations of the MilWALKee Walks program during summer 2024. This program is focused on improving pedestrian safety in Milwaukee County through education and outreach. Additionally, this position will provide some support to the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s other programs, such as assisting during events like Ride Across Wisconsin, Wisconsin Bike Week, and youth programming.

Read more about MilWALKee Walks here: 

https://www.mkewalks.com/

This position will require some evening and weekend work. Candidates with a passion for sustainable transportation, community organizing, equity, and urban planning are encouraged to apply. The candidate will work closely with the MilWALKee Walks Program Manager and Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

• Researching applicable community events to attend such as festivals, school open houses, and safety meetings
• Attending community events with other MilWALKee Walks staff and assisting in educating the public about the program
• Joining MilWALKee Walks staff at program-led events such as Crosswalk Actions and Walk Audits, and bringing an engaging and curious attitude to these events
• Documenting events through photos and videos
• Assisting Program Manager in documenting program information for accurate grant tracking
• Contribute to MilWALKee Walks social media content
• Edit documents such as flyers and agenda 
• Accurately track work time
• Other projects as assigned, which may include research, writing, events, etc. The candidate is encouraged to design additional projects that support their career goals. 

Qualifications:

• A relaxed, fun, flexible attitude - we are a relaxed workplace, and your day-to-day will be ever-changing.
• Share a passion for Wisconsin Bike Fed mission and vision to support safer walking and biking across Wisconsin
• Be able to work independently and ask for support as needed
• Competence with Google products including Google Docs
• Professionalism when representing the Bike Fed and MilWALKee Walks
• Demonstrated organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graphic design skill set to design social media and/or documents, is a plus
• Interest in or demonstrated experience working in cross-generational, multicultural, inclusive settings
• Bilingual ability in any language, especially Spanish, is a plus

Physical Requirements: Sitting for prolonged periods, typing on a computer keyboard, lifting objects of 40 pounds or less. This position does require frequent movement within Milwaukee and transportation of materials such as yard signs, in collaboration with coworkers. Assistance with moving program materials such as yard signs, tables, and paper handouts is preferred. The candidate is not required to own or have access to a vehicle or driver’s license. A personal vehicle, transit, biking, and other modes are acceptable ways to meet the requirements of this position.

This internship is part of the Lawrence University Social & Environmental Justice Cohort, which provides an opportunity for Lawrentians to explore social and environmental justice impact careers, gain professional experience, and develop as leaders. Students complete a full-time summer 2025 internship with an identified social and/or environmental justice impact organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, while participating in ongoing reflection with fellow students, Professor Jason Brozek, the Career Center, community leaders and alumni.  Students may apply for as many positions as they are qualified for and interested in. Each student in the SEJ program will receive a $5k stipend to help cover housing and transportation costs and living expenses. For additional details and to see other SEJ opportunities, please see the SEJ Cohort webpage.

• Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center staff member for a resume review, or your resume must achieve green status in VMOCK.  If your resume does not meet professional expectations, you may be asked to resubmit your resume.  Please make an appointment with the Career Center here on Handshake.
• Once your resume is approved, you will then apply directly to one or more of the designated SEJ Internship options in Handshake by February 14, 2025 at 11:55 p.m. A separate application should be prepared for each position.
• Complete this form to indicate your transportation needs. The form only needs to be submitted once.