Environmental Traveling Companions

Sea Kayaking Field Intern

Description of the Agency

ETC is a non-profit organization that provides accessible wilderness and environmental education experiences for people with disabilities and youth. The organization's primary goal is to provide access to the wilderness to people of all abilities and to promote self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and a greater appreciation for the environment.

Description of Position

Field: The Sea Kayak field intern will be trained to staff one, two, and three day sea kayak trips for people with disabilities and low income youth. The intern must be available to work 3 weekdays (Mon – Fri) a week, and be available for one and two night overnight trips. The Sea Kayak Field Intern will work under the supervision of the Sea Kayak Program Manager.

Administrative: The intern will very occasionally work in the office on office projects including follow up to trips, record keeping, and communication with volunteers.

Qualifications Desired:

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who has a desire to develop outdoor leadership skills; and is enthusiastic about working with youth and adults with special needs. Experience as a volunteer or staff with youth programs or special needs programs is desired but not necessary. Environmental education experience is highly desired. Previous experience Sea Kayaking is not necessary.

Term

Internships are available for minimum 3 months duration starting June 1 through October 31. Start dates are flexible.

Compensation

$500 a month stipend for approximately 12 days per month of trips

Complimentary 2 day disability awareness training for interns signed up by May15^th.

Applications accepted until position filled.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to

Allison Maffei, Sea Kayak Manager

ETC, Fort Mason Bldg C, San Francisco, CA 94123

(415) 474-7662 x 13

kayak@etctrips.org