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10 Feb 2023

Part-Time Youth Kayak Associate

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy – Posted by BBPC New York, United States

Job Description

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is seeking Summer Youth Kayak Associates for the 2023 season. 

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

Ideal applicants will be adept at multitasking, work well with youth, passionate about public programs, and ready to take on many and varied responsibilities. They must also be comfortable with being on and around the East River and have a background in kayaking or other water-based recreation (and willingness to be trained as a safety boater). They should genuinely enjoy being on the ground with program partners and participants, making sure things run smoothly and safely, and that everyone has a great time. 

This is a part-time, seasonal position, approximately 20-25 hours per week, running Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from approximately July 10 through August 16, 2023. There will also be mandatory safety boater training prior to the beginning of the program. Pay rate is $18.00/hour. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Be trained as a safety boater and directly support the Conservancy’s youth kayak program on-water
  • Work closely with fellow Kayak Associates and youth kayak trip leaders to execute programs
  • Work and communicate with program partners and participants to ensure they are supported
  • Track visitor information, including demographic information and program participant numbers
  • Maintain kayak programming equipment 
  • Offer directions and general information to the public
  • Support other Conservancy programming as directed

Qualifications:

  • College student or recent college graduate, or comparable training and vocational education 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outgoing, curious, mature, positive, and a self-starter
  • Ability to perform outdoor physical labor (lift 40 lbs) in all weather conditions
  • Interest in executing hands-on, youth-facing events 
  • Ability to work responsibly, quickly, independently, accurately, and consistently
  • Must be comfortable around water

Compensation: 

Pay rate is $18/hour. This is a part-time, approximately 20-25 hours per week, hourly position. 

Please note: All new hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the Conservancy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [email protected]. However, please note we cannot accept any emails or phone calls with questions regarding the position.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

We are committed to an inclusive and equitable work environment, BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply

  • Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of two references (include their name, title and email) as a single PDF file to [email protected]. 
  • Please include “Youth Kayak Associate - [YOUR NAME]” as your subject line. "Application deadline: Friday, March 24 or until all positions are filled, whichever comes first. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Job Categories: Healthy Living. Job Types: Part-Time. Job Tags: Events, Fitness, Kayaking, outdoors, park, recreation, and Summer Camp. Salaries: Less than 20,000.

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