Boatbuilding Program Assistants are seasonal, part-time, non-exempt positions that support the delivery of Rocking the Boat's after school and summer Boatbuilding Youth Development Program. We are currently hiring for the summer semester, mid-June through mid-August. Program Assistants work over multiple semesters with the 9th and 10th grade participants in delivering all aspects of the program's wooden boatbuilding-based curriculum. Up to four positions report to the Boatbuilding Program Manager.
Responsibilities
-Facilitate education in wooden boatbuilding to small groups of 9th and 10th grade students
-Assist in classroom instruction during session as well as lesson planning and preparation beforehand
-Independently lead small group instruction and activities
-Incorporate and promote Rocking the Boat's Core Values into all aspects of program delivery
-Actively practice and promote all safety protocols in the shop and on the water
-Assist in leading day and overnight trips designed to introduce participants to new experiences related to Rocking the Boat programs
-Manage the upkeep of the boatbuilding shop including maintaining hand and power tools, cleaning and organizing the shop after use, and storing wood, paint, and other materials properly
-Ensure appropriate use and care of all materials and equipment
-Manage participant behavior to facilitate an effective and safe learning environment
-Participate in other activities as necessary to fulfill the mission of Rocking the Boat
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
-Experience working with youth or in youth development
-Strong leadership skills
-High school diploma or equivalent
-A woodworking background or experience working with hand or power tools of any kind a plus
-Demonstrates initiative and leadership qualities that lead to a high level of productivity
-Ability to understand and adapt teaching methods to address different learning styles and challenging behaviors
-Demonstrates independent initiative while also working well with a team and program manager
-Ability to communicate honestly, respectfully, and effectively with supervisors and coworkers
-Spanish language skills a plus
-Alumni of Rocking the Boat strongly encouraged to apply
Rocking the Boat Offers
-Up to 40 Sick and Safe hours per calendar year, accrued at a rate of one hour of Safe and Sick time earned to every 15 hours worked
-$18 to $21 per hour, commensurate with experience
Program calendar operates seasonally in the spring (Mar-May), summer (late June-Aug) & fall (Sept-Dec), predominantly Monday -- Thursday
-Staff hours are 3:30 -- 7:30pm during the school year; 9:30 -- 3:30 during the summer
-Rocking the Boat provides staff training weeks in late February, late June, and early September in preparation for each semester
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat is committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all organizational initiatives and for all members of the community. The organization 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. Candidates should feel welcome to communicate any special needs or requirements to be accommodated throughout the hiring process.
About Us
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 $5 million, is a hub of youth development programming that serves nearly 5,000 community members annually across three locations. 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.
