Job Description

BikeWalkKC is looking for a GIS intern in our Community Planning program for the Fall 2024 Semester. This is a unique opportunity for a student of urban planning or related disciplines to gain work experience in the nonprofit sector with a mission-based social enterprise. 

 

Status: Part-time, temporary, exempt
Reports to: Director of Community Planning
Located at: 1106 East 30th Street in Midtown Kansas City, MO, hybrid, in person or virtual
Compensation: $12 per hour, number of hours to be determined with the selected intern based on their academic requirements.
Posted: August 30th, 2024 - open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible and to be determined with the selected intern.

 

Overall Description

BikeWalkKC’s GIS Intern will support a range of projects that support our vision for a connected network of city streets that provide people with public spaces for transportation, recreation, physical activity, access to nature, and connections between housing, jobs, and education. The GIS Intern will assist in building support for this vision primarily through making high quality maps and/or graphics that bring community engagement feedback to life. This position will report to the Director of Community Planning. 

 

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the fields of urban planning, community engagement, GIS, environmental science, public policy, advocacy, education, and more. The Community Planning program is currently engaged in a wide range of planning studies that the GIS Intern would provide support on. The most pressing need is for map making support for an Active Transportation Plan for a community in northeast Missouri. This individual would work with existing conditions analysis, survey data, and community feedback to help create maps that illustrate recommended locations for future improvements to the bicycle and pedestrian built environment. Examples of our recent planning products are online at . 

 

Things can change quickly as grants become available and/or BikeWalkKC receives a contract to perform work. There are opportunities for this role to expand beyond GIS work if that’s of interest to the candidate. 

You may be a good fit for this position if you are:

• A student or recent graduate in the study of geography, community/urban/regional planning, urban design, or other transportation and land use related fields. 
• Have moderate to advanced understanding of ArcGIS. 
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, organized, and passionate about walking and biking as ways to improve quality of life. 
• Eager to learn anything and everything about the diverse and exciting field of multimodal transportation.
• Curious about biking or walking for more of your daily trips, or perhaps already doing so in your day to day life. 
• We will consider both undergraduate and graduate level candidates for this internship.

 

Compensation and Benefits 

The Community Planning Intern will receive an hourly wage of $12/hour for the Fall 2024 semester. The number of hours per week can be negotiated with the selected intern based on academic requirements and qualifications. 

 

This position provides a free membership in our RideKC Bike share program and discounts on bike accessories and other outdoor equipment and apparel. In addition, this position provides a laptop, office supplies, a dedicated work space, and free snacks. 

 

Workplace
BikeWalkKC has an open plan office located at 30th and Troost in Midtown Kansas City, MO. Our office is one block from the Troost MAX bus line, has a bike share station on site, and is near the Gillham Road cycletrack. Our work culture is collaborative and supportive. The intern will report to the Director of Community Planning, but may also work with team members in Public Policy, Education, and Marketing/Communications.

Assistance with applying and interviewing
If you need assistance or accommodation to submit your application and/or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@bikewalkkc.org .

 

THE ORGANIZATION

About BikeWalkKC
BikeWalkKC is the region’s professional advocacy and education organization. We are a growing team of passionate and hard-working advocates, educators, planners, and social entrepreneurs making Kansas City a better place to live, work, and play. Our culture is collaborative and supportive, encouraging risk-taking, excellence, and constant learning. You will work hard, have fun, and make an impact on the community.

Commitment to Equity and Diversity
BikeWalkKC has a commitment to support diversity and equal opportunity in its services, administration, employment, research, and activities. As such we strive to foster a working environment that values contributions from team members regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation, sexual identity, mental disabilities, physical disabilities, or veteran status.

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