Position: Assistant Director
Logistics Coordinator
Type: paid position plus room and board
Organization: Whale Camp
Location: Grand Manan, New Brunswi
Logistics Coordinator
Type: paid position plus room and board
Organization: Whale Camp
Location: Grand Manan, New Brunswi
The
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute is dedicated to providing
marine biology experiential educational programs and facilities for learning
about the dynamic marine ecology of the Bay of Fundy as well as the coastal,
terrestrial and human ecologies of Grand Manan Island. Our goal is to use
hands-on, discovery-oriented marine science activities to increase awareness
and understanding of these living systems and by extension the living systems
of our oceans and planet.
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute is dedicated to providing
marine biology experiential educational programs and facilities for learning
about the dynamic marine ecology of the Bay of Fundy as well as the coastal,
terrestrial and human ecologies of Grand Manan Island. Our goal is to use
hands-on, discovery-oriented marine science activities to increase awareness
and understanding of these living systems and by extension the living systems
of our oceans and planet.
We
are seeking a highly qualified individual to manage the logistics and
scheduling of campers and staff at our residential science, nature, adventure
camp. Program includes sailing, kayaking, observation and study of whales,
dolphins, porpoises, seals, puffins, eagles, tidal zones and the dynamic
ecosystem in the mouth of the Bay of Fundy. Specialty programs include adult
and teacher workshops.
are seeking a highly qualified individual to manage the logistics and
scheduling of campers and staff at our residential science, nature, adventure
camp. Program includes sailing, kayaking, observation and study of whales,
dolphins, porpoises, seals, puffins, eagles, tidal zones and the dynamic
ecosystem in the mouth of the Bay of Fundy. Specialty programs include adult
and teacher workshops.
Requirements:
Much
of your time will be spent working in the office. Must have strong leadership
and organizational background, computer skills, enthusiasm for working with
youth and adults in an outdoor setting, ability to motivate others,
demonstrated ability to facilitate group dynamics and manage staff in an
outdoor camp environment. Must be flexible, willing to work long hours,
creative, patient, have a positive attitude, and sense of humor. CPR/ First
Aid. Minimum age 24; Canadian citizens will be required to be licensed to drive
a 15 passenger van.
of your time will be spent working in the office. Must have strong leadership
and organizational background, computer skills, enthusiasm for working with
youth and adults in an outdoor setting, ability to motivate others,
demonstrated ability to facilitate group dynamics and manage staff in an
outdoor camp environment. Must be flexible, willing to work long hours,
creative, patient, have a positive attitude, and sense of humor. CPR/ First
Aid. Minimum age 24; Canadian citizens will be required to be licensed to drive
a 15 passenger van.
Room
and board provided as well as a few whale / sail trips, puffin trips and
kayaking excursions.
and board provided as well as a few whale / sail trips, puffin trips and
kayaking excursions.
Salary
based on experience.
based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing
and coordinating the smooth flow of day and evening programming including but
not limited to:
and coordinating the smooth flow of day and evening programming including but
not limited to:
- Arrange
schedule for all daily and evening programs for student and adult programs - Coordinate
trips and programs with Island Contractors - Confirm
all programs the morning that they occur along with PD - Arrange
day off and duty schedule for all staff - Coordinate
all programs with kitchen staff - Coordinate
teaching group lists, medical lists, housing lists and transportation
lists - Prepare
travel and transportation days when needed - Participate
in travel and transportation days as needed - Facilitate
group initiatives and team building exercises - Assist
with planning and facilitating orientation activities at Swallowtail
Lighthouse. - Facilitate
all staff meetings assisting Program Director - Communicate
with parents regarding invoices, missing forms and other logistics - Organize,
maintain and update all camper forms for student and adult program - Provide
first aid as needed for injuries - Be
a positive role model and mentor for staff and campers - Maintain
personal first aid kit - Assist
with general camp maintenance - Assist
teaching with day and evening programming as needed - Work
in the office each day answering phones and doing whatever is needed - Oversee
camper bank for each session - Order
more supplies for the store as needed - Maintain
and display a positive and encouraging attitude at all times
To
apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
info @whalecamp.com*
with subject: Assistant Director Logistics Coordinator
apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
info @whalecamp.com*
with subject: Assistant Director Logistics Coordinator
