Assistant Director

We are seeking candidates who:

● Have at least 3 years of prior program administration & leadership experience in environmental education, outdoor leadership, and/or expedition based youth programs. Leadership experience in residential programming preferred.

● Are passionate about positively impacting youth and can easily build rapport with a broad and diverse population from neighborhoods within New York City.

● Are able to easily spark an interest in the natural sciences and possess at least 3 years of experience teaching environmental education lessons/activities in informal or formal settings to middle school and high school aged youth.

● Are highly organized and have demonstrated success in coordinating schedules and activities.

● Have prior experience facilitating challenge course activities, leading backpacking canoeing trips, and are able to provide training, and as necessary, field support.

● Are experienced in making effective leadership decisions during emergency procedures, and can perform as Acting Director during the evenings and as needed.

Requirements:

● Excellent motivational, organizational, and communication skills; BA/BS in a related discipline.

● Wilderness First Responder and CPR/AED Certifications that will be current for the 2024 season

● Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification (or ability to attain during June 2024 training at MEC)

● Local regulations require candidates to be at least 25 years old.

● Current Driver’s License and a Safe Driving Record. Must be comfortable driving 15 passenger vans and towing a canoe trailer and small equipment trailer.

● Background clearances and valid medical physical.