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 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 person 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 or environmental education is desired but not necessary. Kayaking experience is not necessary, but would be welcomed. Environmental education experience is highly desired, but not necessary.

Term
The Fall Internship Dates are September 11 – October 31.  Exact start date may be flexible.  You must be able to work the following dates, plus two more dates that will be added as scheduled: 9/14, 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/5, 10/10-11 (overnight), 10/17-10/18 (overnight).

Compensation
Sea Kayak Guide Training
$500 for 12 days of trips.  (If we add more trips to our schedule, it may be possible to expand the workdays and compensation.
Access to discounted prodeals for outdoor equipment.
Applications accepted until position filled.

Email or Send Cover Letter and Resume to
Greg Milano, Sea Kayak Manager
ETC, Fort Mason Bldg C, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-7662 x 13



greg@etctrips.org