INTERNSHIPS

WABA appreciates the assistance of dedicated interns and believes that the intership should be beneficial both to the organization and to the intern.  We will work with interns to structure interships whenever possible to qualify for course credit or to ensure the creation of a work product that will be useful in the search for future paid employment.

Bike Shop Outreach Intern

WABA seeks a full- or part-time, unpaid intern with skills in the field of marketing and branding to play a vital role in the organization’s outreach to local bike shops in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  The internship will involve a combination of office work and field work.  Scheduling is flexible.

This internship will is targeted toward candidates with some basic, existing knowledge of bicycle retail (i.e. knowing the major brands, types of bikes, etc.) and an interest in entrepreneurship, retail, small business, marketing, sales, and branding.  
 
Duties:

• Visit and build relationships with local bike shops;
• Encourage shop support of WABA membership and programs;
• Develop a directory and database of shops, their offerings, and services;
• Assist in the rollout of WABA’s enhanced brand and membership package.

Membership Intern

WABA seeks a full- or part-time, unpaid intern to become part of our Membership team.  The internship will involve primarily office work, and is geared toward candidates with interest in nonprofit management, membership management and strategy, and grassroots advocacy.  Scheduling is flexible.

Duties:

• Assist in managing member data and communications;
• Assist in development of member benefits and outreach strategy;
• Assist with membership fulfillment;
• Assist with various membership and development reporting.

VOLUNTEER FOR WABA

WABA is always looking for volunteer to help with events, office tasks and our bike safety education efforts. Learn More>>