Only for students based in Netherlands: BYCS is seeking an enthusiastic Bicycle Mayor Network Intern to join our Amsterdam team. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing our Bicycle Mayor Network, including handling relationships with cycling advocates in 140+ cities, facilitating collaboration sessions, managing onboarding processes, developing digital communication campaigns, and assisting in global projects within the Bicycle Mayor Network. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of grassroots activism and its significance in achieving cycling-centric cities worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Building and managing relationships with network members
- Fostering engagement and collaboration within the grassroots network
- Interfacing with Bicycle Mayors on social media
- Providing support for integral processes of the Bicycle Mayor Network, such as onboarding, offboarding, newsletter creation, and more.
- Assisting in running local campaigns to grow the network
- Tracking metrics and KPIs related to network quarterly goals
Learning Opportunities:
- Coordinating a grassroots network in the field of urban mobility
- Understanding how (I)NGO projects are developed, managed, and implemented
- Participation in strategic planning and forward-thinking meetings
- Critical thinking around project/program development
- Developing granular, process-oriented skills alongside strategy and critical thinking
Qualities We Seek:
- Educational background in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Geography, Anthropology, Administration, Communication Studies, or Business
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial spirit, always seeking new connections between people and opportunities
- Ability to establish and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Comfort in a dynamic working environment
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight
- Interest in urban cycling and sustainable development
- Experience (or ability to learn quickly) with digital tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, Airtable, Asana, WordPress, and Google Drive.
- Languages: Fluent English, Spanish is a plus
