We’ve got two internships available right now at Cascade:

Political Communications Intern

The Political Communications intern will help Cascade 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.

See full Political Communications Intern position description and application procedures.

Political Program Intern

The Political Program intern 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.

See full Political Program Intern position description and application procedures.

With thousands of people throughout the greater Puget Sound region who are passionate about creating a better community through cycling, we know you’re out there. We’re looking for the right firm (or the right team or the right individual) to help us update and forge ahead with a strategy for developing our next website.

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Current bike commuter; future track racer.

Ah, Friday night racing at the track. It’s a great place to have a picnic with the family and see bike racing up close. Dreams of glory are dashed and fulfilled. And that’s just the Kiddie Kilo!

Of course, the Marymoor Velodrome Association is much, much more, including races, camps and classes. If you think you’ve got what it takes to help the MVA programs be successful, throw in your helmet for the  new Program Director position. While the Director does not have to be a bicycle racer, the MVA says that a working understanding of track cycling is a big plus.

All interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume by 9/26 to admin@velodrome.org. Here are the details:

The Program  Director (“Director”) will be the Chief Program and Operational Officer of the Marymoor Velodrome Association (“MVA”), a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides track cycling educational and racing opportunities for the public. As such, the Director will  be responsible for managing the safe and professional operation of these educational and racing programs.  This position requires an individual with a  “can do” attitude who will demonstrate inititiative and take ownership of projects.  This position has a wide range of responsibilities, including (but not limited to):

●     Managing Nightly Event Managers to ensure that summer racing programs are running well, adjusting and fine-tuning for a safe and rewarding race experience  (spring and summer)

●     managing educational staff to ensure safe and consistent implementation of the MVA’s children’s and adult cycling programs

●     leading the charge in fundraising by seeking out grants to support programs (educational, children’s development, or racing) and/or corporate sponsorship

●     working with the annual auction chair to help put on the Spring MVA auction

●     Coordinating and communicating duties with the MVA’s extensive volunteer network.

●     Coordinating facility up-keep with King County Parks and maintaining a healthy relationship with them.

●     Point-of-contact and manager of the MVA facilities at the track. Identifiying problems or needed repairs, managing their completion.

●     Working with the Treasurer to ensure timely payment of financial obligations & reports to Board.

●     Working with and attending MVA monthly board meetings.

●     Being the face of the organization to the media and public.

Finally as the Chief Operational Officer, the Director  will work with the  MVA treasurer to prepare financial reports and budgets for the board and prepare 990’s for the IRS. This position will report directly to the member-elected MVA Board.

While the Director  does not have to be a bicycle racer, a working understanding of track cycling is a big plus.  An understanding of how a night of bike racing progresses in terms of event planing and time management is a plus.

Compensation – DOE