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environmental student program manager

Organizational Background
Rocking the Boat began as a boatbuilding afterschool project for high school students in the South Bronx and was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2001. Today, the organization, with an annual budget of over $3.7 million, is a hub of youth development programming that serves nearly 2,500 community members annually. The mediums of boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing are paired with social-emotional, academic, and career counselling by a team of licensed social workers to have profound and lasting impact on participants.

Position Summary
The Environmental Student Program Manager leads the after school and summer Environmental Student Program. The Program Manager supports a group of up to 20 high school aged students, introducing them to a range of Bronx River research and restoration projects and trains and supervises up to four college-aged Program Assistants. The Program Manager must have a strong foundation in pedagogy and environmental science as well as strong leadership skills and the ability to balance tangible environmental goals with successful youth development. The position reports to the Director of Environmental Science and Justice.

Responsibilities:
Program Development and Execution: Ensuring the planning and implementation of a comprehensive youth development program in environmental education

  • Offers engaging and educational programs to participants, built on the requirements of grant-funded environmental work whenever possible
  • Implements Rocking the Boat’s curriculum, supports technical skill development, develops weekly lesson plans, and assesses individual participants
  • Train participants in on water practices, safety and rowing
  • Collaborates with Director of Environmental Science and Justice on continuous curriculum and technical skill development
  • Recruits program participants in collaboration with other student program managers and the Senior Director of Youth Development
  • Plans and leads day and overnight trips for participants (1 overnight per tri-mester)
  • Collaborates with the social work team to support participants’ social and emotional needs
  • Participates in monitoring and evaluation exercises designed to assess programmatic success
  • Delivers all programmatic content on schedule, remaining in budgeted parameters
  • Supports the Director of Environmental Science and Justice in fostering and developing professional scientific partnerships
  • This position involves on-site presence Monday to Friday with the opportunity for limited remote work

Staff Supervision and Development: Ensuring that part-time Program Assistants can successfully support program activities

  • Supervises up to four college-aged Rocking the Boat alumni as Program Assistants in the environmental program
  • Provides ongoing management, technical, safety, and youth development training for Environmental Program Assistants

Program Administration: Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of information and data necessary to deliver successful programs

  • Maintains accurate participant records including attendance, technical skill accomplishment and other information
  • Supports the development department with grant proposals, budgeting and reporting
    requirements
  • Assists in budget development; tracks program budget; sources and purchases needed materials and equipment in a timely manner and within the parameters established in annual budgets; provides prompt and accurate accounting of all expenses

Program Facilities, Equipment, and Safety: Ensuring that physical resources are in place to provide safe and successful programming

  • Follows all Rocking the Boat safety protocols; identifies and corrects any safety issues
  • Manages and maintains Rocking the Boat’s boat inventory including wooden rowing craft and other waterfront equipment such as dollies, oars, and PFDs
  • Collaborates with the Director of Environmental Science and Justice to manage and
    maintain all environmental spaces and equipment, both on and off-site.
  • Keeps CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications current (provided by Rocking the Boat)

Cross-Organization Support: Contributing to the promotion and smooth operations of the organization

  • Supports the development department in fund-raising events and activities as requested
  • Contributes to the maintenance of shared resources
  • Participates in other activities as necessary to fulfill the mission of Rocking the Boat

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, ecology, environmental science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience or desire to be involved in community-oriented education programming
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, and an ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications
  • Spanish language skills a plus
  • Experience on and around water strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to work long days and weekends, as necessary
  • Driver’s License

All Rocking the Boat employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to receive full set of vaccinations prior to employment.

Rocking the Boat offers:

  • Full time salaried position: $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience
  • Benefits package including health, dental, vision, a 401k with 6% employer match
  • 38 days paid time off including official holidays (43 after 3 years)
  • Opportunity to work with a creative, well-funded organization committed to youth development and empowerment

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility at Rocking the Boat:
Rocking the Boat is committed to creating an environment that promotes the diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility of all applicants and employees. The program team strives not only to accept but to affirm and celebrate all identities. Race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and veteran status are not barriers to employment at Rocking the Boat. Please feel welcome to communicate any special needs or requirements to be accommodated throughout the hiring process.

To apply:
To apply please send a detailed cover letter highlighting your relevant experience cover letter and resume to the Director of Environmental Science and Justice at lily@rockingtheboat.org with Environmental Program Manager as the subject line.

rocking the boat
812 edgewater road
bronx, ny 10474

info@rockingtheboat.org
phone: 718.466.5799

Rocking the Boat is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Download Form 990.

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