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Route Leader Intern

Bike the US for MS
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Internship for a Cross Country MS Charity Ride - Summer 2025 

Looking for a unique internship? Travel the U.S., and make it a better place. If you are passionate about exploring the open roads through America's scenic parks and cities, helping those with multiple sclerosis, assisting cyclists achieve their dream, and having an incredible life experience while gaining great work experience, we would love to have you as one of our Route Leader Interns in 2025!

Bike the US for MS is a nonprofit charity that organizes cross country bicycle tours to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis assistance, and to volunteer for individuals living with MS. To learn more about the organization, routes, and teams please visit www.biketheusforms.org. 

An internship opportunity is available for anyone interested in gaining work experience in group management, outdoor leadership, public relations, marketing, social media marketing, event planning, communications, hospitality and non-profit management. Interns will assist in the coordination and leading of a cross country bicycle tour while traveling across the United State. Ready to ride into your future?

 

As a Route Leader Intern, you will be able to develop your skills by covering the following responsibilities.

  • The primary responsibility of the Route Leaders is to care for the team by looking out for their safety, keeping them well informed, and keeping team morale high.
  • MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP: Work with your management team of 4 people to coordinate a well run trip and lead the team of 20-30 people.
  • COMMUNICATION: Provide clear communication with your co-leaders and the cyclists throughout the day concerning route logistics, safety, services available at the end of the day, and how to prepare for the following day. 
  • PUBLIC RELATIONS: Represent the organization in a positive way while traveling through a variety of communities, working with local businesses, and coordinating with MS support groups.
  • EVENT PLANNING: Follow through on the set schedule of multiple stops throughout the day and staying in a new location every night. Sharpen your problem solvings skills when adjustments need to be made on the fly.
  • NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT: Keep multiple sclerosis at the front of everyone's mind  and lead the team in improving the lives of people living with MS by promoting awareness, fundraising, direct assistance and reaching out to various organizations across the country to encourage support.
  • MARKETING: Promote the ride and interact with followers on various social media apps by sharing the incredible photos and videos of scenery and team camaraderie.
  • HOSPITALITY: Ensure all church, community center, and campground hosts feel welcomed for opening their dors to the team. Deliver an incredible trip for cyclists who are striving to complete a lifelong goal.

 

How this is achieved:

  • The primary positions of the 4 person Route Leader team is to alternate between one day on the BIKE, and one day in the Rest Stop Van (RSV) or the Lead Van & Trailer (LVT).
  • RSV: Stop every 20-30 miles to provide water, rest and encouragement for the team and to keep track of everyone's progress through good communication.
  • LVT: Drive the route to ensure it is safe, and head directly to the end point to meet with our host, and provide clear communication for what the team can expect at the end of the day.
  • BIKE: Provide support for the cyclists, and assist your fellow Route Leaders.
  • Navigation of support vehicles, map reading, and helping develop detours if necessary.
  • Prior to the trip, one hour a week assisting with securing accommodations and 1 or 2 monthly Zoom meetings from home.
  • Pre / Post trip there will be additional training days or vehicle transportation.
  • Must be able to commit to the full duration of the trip, be able to lift 50+ pounds, enjoy camping, traveling, and generally being outside for 30-70 days, be able to work outside in a variety of quickly changing weather conditions and environments, work well as a team member and leader, if you do enjoy biking you will have ample opportunity to alternate days with the Route Leader team between driving support vehicles and riding your bike with the team, and have a valid US driver’s license.

Perks of the Position:

  • The chance to have a trip of a lifetime while improving the lives of others.
  • Free transportation for you and your bike to the beginning of the trip and home.
  • Free team accommodations for the entire trip.
  • Free classes on First Aid & CPR, and bike maintenance.
  • The is an unpaid volunteer position, but there is reimbursement for additional personal expenses up to $3,250 for the Cape Cod / Northern Tier combo trip and $1,650 for the Olympic Peninsula / Pacific Coast combo trip.

We have two opportunities in 2025.

  • NORTHERN TIER - May 28th to August 16th. Start in Boston, MA for a one week training tour around Cape Cod before starting your Cross Country adventure in Bar Harbor, ME and traveling west through Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, Minneapolis, Glacier National Park, and the Cascades before finishing in Seattle, WA.

https://www.biketheusforms.org/cycle-across-america-northern-tier-bike-route/

https://www.biketheusforms.org/boston-to-cape-cod/

  • PACIFIC COAST - June 22nd to August 1st. Starts in Seattle, WA for a one week training tour around the Olympic Peninsula, and finishes in San Diego, CA while passing through Tillamook, the Oregon Coast, Redwood Forests, San Francisco, Malibu, Santa Monica, and so much more.

https://www.biketheusforms.org/pacific-coast-bike-route/

https://www.biketheusforms.org/olympic-peninsula-bike-tour/

How to Apply:

  • Send a cover letter telling us about yourself and why you would like to join a team to travel across America and why you think this opportunity would be a good fit.
  • Send your resume or classes you have taken that are relevant, or leadership experience that you have, and two professional references.
  • All of this should be emailed to info@biketheusforms.org

Thank You!

  • If you believe you have the ability to demonstrate leadership consistently, go above and beyond when needed, and ensure the welfare of cyclists and the organization, please send us a message so we can set up an interview, or answer any additional questions!