Sea Kayak Program Intern

Environmental Traveling Companions 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 under-resourced youth.

Position Description

The Sea Kayak Field Intern will be trained to be an adaptive sea kayak guide on one- to five-day sea 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
• Take initiative to 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
• Be able to transport self to Sausalito, CA and Inverness, CA for trips 

Training

• Complimentary participation in ETC’s Sea Kayak Guide School and Inclusion Trainings in May, if available
• Individual training from Sea Kayak Program Manager and Program Associate
• Ongoing skills development throughout employment 

Term & Commitment

• Ideally six-month duration between May 1 and October 31. Start and end dates somewhat flexible, with a minimum three-month commitment.
• 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.  However, we are willing to work with you to accommodate your schedule and availability.

Reports To

• Sea Kayak Program Manager 

Compensation

• $600 monthly intern 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 manufacturers

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email your cover letter and resume to Sea Kayak Program Manager Ian Fox. 

ETC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity of cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. We strongly encourage people of color and individuals identifying as LGBTQI to apply for this position.