工作的目的

The 远征项目经理 works with the 海事项目主任 to manage and lead on-water expedition programming for teenagers. The position also supports the Museum’s Champlain Longboats youth boat building and open-water rowing program that partners with regional schools and community organizations. More information about the expeditions can be found here: http://www.lcmm.org/camps/expeditions/ and Champlain Longboats here: http://www.lcmm.org/learn/for-everyone/champlain-longboats-program/

The 远征项目经理 leads the annual planning and management for the Museum’s overnight on-water summer expedition trips, with responsibilities including but not limited to hiring, 培训, and managing seasonal staff; planning program schedules, 行程, and content; communicating with parents as needed before, 在, and after trips; facilitating parent and student evaluations; working with the Museum’s marketing and communications team to effectively promote programs and to generate registrations, and with the development team to share the impact of programs with donors; leading trips on-water as needed; working with trip leaders to coordinate and implement food prep; and providing land support for expeditionary trips led by other trip leaders. 最重要的是, the 远征项目经理 should value and prioritize safety, 团队建设, and teen empowerment for these programs.

除了探险, the 远征项目经理 also supports Champlain Longboats youth boat building and rowing programs by assisting in the boat shop and on boat building outings with students; coaching rowing teams; assisting with rowing program logistics including trailering/hauling/launching boats as needed; coordinating and assisting with travel to out-of-state races; supporting local race logistics and preparation.

Additional duties may include facilitating maintenance projects on the museum’s fleet of rowing gigs, 与志愿者一起工作, 正在修理捐赠的船只, assisting with adult rowing programs and other education programs for students at the Museum.

职责与责任

• Manage summer on-water expedition trips
  • Hire, train, and supervise trip leaders 
  • Plan content, 行程, and logistics for overnight trips 
  • 组织探险装备储存区域, 在两次探险之间清理装备, and track the repair and warranties of gear 
  • 根据需要领导夜间旅行
  • Manage land support on trips led by other trip leaders 
  • Manage communication with parents and students before, 在, and after trips 
  • Coordinate with the marketing and communications team to promote expeditions and registrations 
• Boat Building and Rowing Program Support
  • Participate in boat repair and restoration projects 
  • Assist in the boat shop with student boat building or student outings  
  • 管理赛艇项目后勤 
  • 移动/拖运/发射划艇  
  • 根据需要指导划船 
  • Lead rowing outings on Lake Champlain with youth and adults 
  • Provide support for local and out-of-state rowing races/events  
• Assist with adult rowing club logistics in coordination with adult rowing club leaders 
• Support on-site school programs as needed and schedule allows 
• 拍摄照片和视频, and write up summaries and stories of expeditions and Champlain Longboats program in coordination with the marketing and communications team  
• 其他分配的工作 

资格

• 户外教育经历  
• 有带领水上旅行的经验 
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certifications 
• Experience and passion for working with middle and high school students of all abilities (It is essential that the applicant wants to and enjoys working with adolescents) 
• Intellectual curiosity about subjects related to boats and on-water environments and a desire to teach 
• Aptitude for working with boats, tools, equipment, trailers, etc. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, including a strong ability to work under the pressure of multiple deadlines 
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills 
• Strong writing and public communication skills 
• A commitment to collaboration and an enthusiasm for Lake Champlain, its history, and its future 

工作条件

• This position will include onsite, offsite, and on-water work.
• This position includes moving and maintaining large wooden boats, 旅行装备, and other heavy items inside and outside in all seasons, 根据需要使用拖车和拖拉机.
• Work outside will occur in all weather conditions.