What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern (Public Health) (Bicycle Parking Infrastructure) position at City of Bloomington?
Summer Internship Full-Time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Temporary Position-will begin the end of May and run for 12-15 weeks.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The City of Bloomington is seeking 3 individuals to support the implementation of Bloomington’s Energy Action Plan and Active Transportation Plan by collecting bicycle parking data for a GIS mapping project. The project will span across the cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina with each intern being responsible for one city.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- Travel throughout Bloomington, Edina, or Richfield to collect data on bicycle racks and parking infrastructure (e.g. take measurements, photos, and add data into a GIS map via an iPad)
- When out in the field, take photos of active transportation infrastructure and vehicles to be used in presentations (e.g. residents biking, walking, taking transit, etc.)
- Ability to work outside in various summer weather conditions
- Ability to use a measuring tape and an iPad to import data into a GIS map
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Driver's License or the ability to ride a bicycle and take public transportation
- Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)
- Academic courses related to sustainability, climate change, public health, transportation, and GIS
- Work experience related to field data collection, photography, and GIS
This position does not supervise others.
Anticipated 2025 Hiring Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Temporary/Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible (except for PTO)
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects
the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also
encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Salary : $21 - $23
