Sea Kayak Program Associate, CA
POSITION:Sea Kayak Program Associate
Organization: Environmental Traveling Companions
Description of Organization
ETC is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting, and Cross Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-resources backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for disadvantaged youth.
Position Description
The Sea Kayak Program Associate will assist with the administrative aspects of program operation as well as guide or lead one to three day kayak trips on San Francisco Bay and Tomales Bay for people with disabilities and youth and adults from under resourced backgrounds.
Duties & Responsibilities
Seek to provide meaningful outdoor experiences for ETC participants
Work within a team of guides to ensure trips are operated in a safe manner
Facilitate activities focusing on group development, kayak instruction, environmental education, and human and natural history
Assist in managing program logistics including but not limited to gear preparation, maintenance and transportation, ensuring program facilities are clean and well stocked, developing menus, conducting food buys and meal preparation, and other tasks agreed upon with the Sea Kayak Program Manger
Communicating with individuals and agencies to book, prepare for, and follow-up on trips
Communicate with volunteers to sign up and confirm on trips
Conduct general office work including but not limited to answering phones, data entry, filing, and other tasks agreed upon with the Sea Kayak Program Manger
Qualifications
Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds
Strong organization, communication, and problem solving skills
Able to work independently and comfortable working on multiple projects at one time
Experience with environmental education or leading outdoor trips
Experience working with youth or special needs programs
CPR and First Aid Certified (WFA or WFR are preferred)
Previous experience with sea kayaking strongly preferred
Mac computer and Microsoft Office skills
Have a valid drivers license and be willing to adhere to ETC Driving Policies
Have access to a vehicle to transport self to San Francisco, CA, Sausalito, CA, and Inverness, CA for office work and trips
Training
Sea Kayak Guide Training: April 13-14, 2013 and April 19-22, 2013 and four weeknight classroom sessions.
Disability Awareness Training: May 18-19, 2013
Ongoing skills development throughout employment
Term & Commitment
Part time June 1, 2013-June 30, 2013
Full time July 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013
Up to 20 office hours per week and up to 12 field days per month
Possibility for unpaid time off during the season if desired
Compensation
$1000 per month
Complementary sea kayak guide training and disability awareness training
The ability to check out ETC sea kayak equipment for personal use (subject to ETC boat use policy)
Access to ETC’s pro purchase programs with various outdoor equipment manufactures
CONTACT:
Submit cover letter and resume with references via email, fax, or post to Riely White, Sea Kayak Program Manager, by March 1, 2013.
Environmental Traveling Companions
Email: kayak@etctrip.org
ATTN: Riely White Phone: 415-474-7662 ext. 13
Fort Mason Center, Building C Fax: 415-474-3919
San Francisco, California 94123 Web: www.etctrips.org
