Sea Kayak Program Field Internship

~ Environmental Traveling Companions (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-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for disadvantaged youth.

Position Overview

The Sea Kayak Field Intern will be trained to staff one to three day sea kayak trips on San Francisco Bay and Tomales Bay for people with disabilities and youth and adults from under resourced backgrounds. The intern will be a consistent presence throughout the season who supports volunteer guides and trip leaders and assumes positions of leadership whenever possible.

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
• Aid with trip logistics including but not limited to food preparation, equipment preparation and maintenance, and cleaning storage facilities and overnight locations
• Occasionally assist with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, trip preparation and follow up, and communication with agencies, participants and volunteers
• With the help of the program manager develop and carry out an Intern Project to help improve Sea Kayak Program trips

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with youth or special needs programs preferred
• Experience with environmental education or leading outdoor trips preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certified (WFA or WFR are preferred)
• Previous experience with sea kayaking preferred
• Have access to a vehicle to transport self to Sausalito, CA and Inverness, CA for trips 

Training

• Sea Kayak Guide Training (if applicant is available): March 21-22, 2015 and March 27-30, 2015 and two weeknight classroom sessions
• Disability Awareness Training: May 30-31, 2015
• Ongoing skills development throughout employment

Term & Commitment

• Minimum three-month duration between June 1 and November 15, 2015. Start dates flexible
• 12 days per month scheduled at the beginning of each month.  Field Interns will be asked to work on weekday and weekend days and on overnight trips 

Compensation

• Complimentary sea kayak guide training and disability awareness training
• $500 monthly stipend
• 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 

To Apply

Please use the email address below to submit cover letter, completed application, and resume with references via email, fax, or post to Oren Frey, Sea Kayak Program Manager by March 6, 2015. 

Environmental Traveling Companions
ATTN: Oren Frey
Fort Mason Center, Building C385
San Francisco, California 94123