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Haw River Learning Celebration Seeks Safety and Logistics Coordinator
* Practical, thorough and have excellent problem solving skills. He/she will also have a good sense of anticipation.
*Ability to oversee the safety concerns of a gathering of 30 or more volunteers camping outdoors for a week and 130 fourth graders with chaperones visiting the woods by the river each day. Identify areas of safety concern at each site.
*Wilderness first aid responders are encouraged to apply. All candidates must have at least current advanced first aid and CPR certification.
*Skills in coordinating logistics for groups of people, especially outdoors. Organizational skills, group facilitation skills, decision making skills.
*Love of community. Enjoy interacting with diverse groups of people over an extended period of time.
*Value environmental education for children, and outdoor experiences.
Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and names of 2 references to:
Justin Taylor, Learning Celebration Coordinator
email: arkanseno@gmail.com or
P.O. Box 187 Bynum, NC 27228.
http://www.hawriver.org
Justin Taylor
arkanseno@gmail.com
07-11-2008 05:00 PM
Haw River Assembly
Bynum, NC
The Haw River Assembly seeks a Safety and Logistics Coordinator for its outdoor environmental education program. This unique grassroots program brings schoolchildren to the Haw River for three weeks each fall, to learn about the river, and it’s natural and cultural history. The position is full time for eight weeks, from August 25 – October 17, 2008. *****Job Description: The Learning Celebration (LC) is a three week long hands-on river education program for fourth graders who live throughout the Haw River watershed. Each week, 30 volunteer crew members camp on the river banks at one of three sites in Guilford, Alamance or Chatham County. School children visit these sites for day long field trips, learning about river ecology and water issues. Art, music, science, giant puppets and the wildlife of the river combine to make memorable experiences that nurture stewardship for the river. The Safety and Logistics Coordinator, also referred to as the Assistant Coordinator, is contracted for eight weeks. This includes four weeks of preparation, three weeks of the program, September 20 – October 10, and one week of follow-up. The contract is for $3200. The work will be people-intensive and physically demanding. This person will assist the Coordinator and help to facilitate the involvement of crewmembers and other volunteers. *****Responsibilities: Assist with coordinating logistics of moving from site to site; coordinating logistics of daily canoe shuttles; running group meetings; assisting with food coordination; addressing safety and comfort concerns for all participants; taking a leadership role in working with volunteers to accomplish a variety of goals -- both educational and logistical; maintaining safety and health standards, procedures, and equipment; assisting with crew training and leadership; and participating in the community that comes together each week.
