Youth Environmental Program Assistant

Position Summary

Environmental Program Assistants are part-time, non-exempt positions that support the delivery of Rocking the Boat’s after school and summer Environmental Youth Development Program. We are currently hiring for the summer semester, mid-June through mid-August. Program Assistants work over multiple semesters with the 9th and 10th grade participants in delivering all aspects of the program’s environmental based curriculum. Up to four positions report to the Environmental Student Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate environmental science education programs to small groups of 9th and 10th grade students
• Incorporate and promote Rocking the Boat’s Core Values into all aspects of program delivery
• Actively practice and promote all safety protocols in the classroom, field, and on the water
• Assist in leading day and overnight trips designed to introduce participants to new experiences related to Rocking the Boat programs (summer overnight trip is 3 consecutive days and two weeknights)
• Manage appropriate upkeep, use, and care of the program materials and equipment including rowboats, field equipment, and activity materials
• Assist with managing participant behavior to facilitate an effective and safe learning environment
• Participate in other activities as necessary to fulfill the mission of Rocking the Boat

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Experience working with youth or in youth development (background in environmental education is a plus)
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience working in the outdoors and on and around water
• Ability to understand and adapt teaching methods to address different learning styles and challenging behaviors
• Demonstrates independent initiative while also working well with a team, manager, and program director
• Ability to communicate honestly, respectfully, and effectively with supervisors and coworkers
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to row a boat and lift buckets and equipment (25 lbs+)
• Spanish language skills a plus
• Lifeguard certification a plus
• Alumni of Rocking the Boat strongly encouraged to apply

Rocking the Boat Offers

• Up to 40 Sick and Safe hours per calendar year, accrued at a rate of one hour of Safe and Sick time earned to every 15 hours worked
• $18 to $21 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Program calendar operates seasonally in the spring (Mar-May), summer (late June-Aug) & fall (Sept-Dec), predominantly Monday — Thursday
• Staff hours are 3:30 — 7:30pm during the school year; 9:30 — 3:30 during the summer
• Rocking the Boat provides staff training weeks in late February, late June, and early September in preparation for each semester