INTERNSHIP – PLANNING CHICAGO’S BIKEWAYS
APPLY BY JUNE 15, 2011!
Help plan innovative on-street bikeways in Chicago! Be part of the team
implementing the Bike 2015 Plan and Mayor Emanuel’s plan to make Chicago a
leader in the creation and expansion of separated bike lanes. Help plan these
bikeways and upgrade existing bikeways to encourage bicycling as a practical,
non-polluting, and affordable mode of transportation. Work will be carried out at
the Chicago Department of Transportation's downtown offices and in the field
throughout Chicago.
STARTING SALARY: $10.00 - $14.00/hour contingent on level of education.
TASKS: Coordinating with elected officials on proposed innovative bicycle
facilities, preparing documents and graphics for public meetings, conducting
detailed field surveys and collecting data to plan new bikeways and ensure that
existing bikeways are well maintained; assisting the bikeways team with other
tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Enrolled in an accredited urban planning program or related field.
• Enthusiasm and initiative to improve bicycling in Chicago.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and cooperatively.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills; high attention to detail.
• Comfortable, able, and willing to bicycle on Chicago streets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with GIS software
and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
HOURS & TERM: Starting: Summer 2011
Full-time employment over summer break; possibility for continuing part-time
employment during fall/spring semesters.
INTERESTED? E-mail a resume with cover letter to Mike Amsden, the
consultant to the Chicago Department of Transportation on this project,
(michael.amsden@tylin.com) by Wednesday, June 15, 2011. We thank all
applicants. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu