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The Director of Boatbuilding Operations coordinates all wooden boatbuilding-related operations across the organization. This includes leading the after school and summer Boatbuilding Job Skills Program, managing all wooden boatbuilding materials, tools, and equipment, and ensuring the proper maintenance of Rocking the Boat’s fleet of wooden rowing and sailing boats. The position supervises up to 12 Apprentices (16- to 18-year-old alumni of the Student Boatbuilding Program) on a range of boat repair, restoration, and new construction projects forming a comprehensive on-the-job training experience. The Director of Boatbuilding Operations must be technically skilled in wooden boatbuilding and experienced in shop management and interested in applying those skills to a youth development environment. The ideal candidate has experience managing a small work crew and can balance the accomplishment of tangible boatbuilding and restoration goals with effective youth development practices. The position reports to the Senior Director of Programs and is a full-time, year-round role.Rocking the Boat offers:
• Full-time salaried position: $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience
— Full benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) with 6% employer match after first year
— 38 days paid time off (including sick and holidays)
— Opportunity to work with a creative, well-funded organization committed to community development and youth empowerment
— Unlimited access to Rocking the Boat’s 3,000 square foot professional grade boatbuilding shop
— Unlimited use of Rocking the Boat’s fleet of over 60 rowing, sailing, and power boats including student-built boats such as 20 14′-17′ Whitehalls, two Connecticut River Dragboats, a replica Herreshoff 12.5 as well as a fleet of modern sailing dinghies and multiple support RIBs
–Opportunities for professional development and training in many areas including; youth development methodology and practice, CPR/First Aid, New York State Safe Boating certificate, US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat Instructor certificationSpecific Responsibilities
Program Development and Execution: Ensuring the planning and implementation of a comprehensive youth development and job readiness program in traditional wooden boatbuilding and maintenance
• Offers engaging and relevant programs to youth participants centered on building wooden rowing and sailing boats and maintaining Rocking the Boat’s wooden rowing and sailing fleet
• Supports all boatbuilding-related Public Programs including components of a middle school after-school and summer programs and other small group programs throughout the year
• Implements and improves Rocking the Boat’s Boatbuilding curriculum and works with participants to demonstrate individual achievement through mastering a host of technical skills
• Incorporates principals of positive youth development in program planning and delivery
• Collaborates with other Program staff and Social Workers on program development, shared programming, training opportunities, promoting and delivering college and career exploration activities, and other opportunities
• Develops and leads day and overnight trips designed to introduce participants to related professional opportunities
• Participates in monitoring and evaluation exercises designed to assess programmatic successProgram Facilities, Equipment, and Safety: Ensuring that the physical resources are in place to provide safe and successful programming
• Manages and maintains Rocking the Boat’s shop, tools, and other equipment
• Sources all wooden boatbuilding materials including locally sourced oak and cedar
• Maintains Rocking the Boat’s wooden rowing and sailing fleet
• Follows and enforces all Rocking the Boat safety protocols; identifies and corrects any safety issuesProgram Administration: Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of information and data necessary to deliver successful programs
• Maintains accurate participant records including attendance, technical skill accomplishment and other information
• Supports the Development team with grant proposals, budgeting, and reporting requirements
• Assists in budget development and tracks program budget; sources and purchases needed materials and equipment within the parameters established in annual budgets; provides timely and accurate accounting of all expensesCross-Organization Support: Contributing to the promotion and smooth operations of the organization
• Supports the Development team in fundraising activities as requested
• Contributes to the maintenance of shared resources
• Manages program volunteers and hosts visitors
• Participates in other activities as necessary to fulfill the mission of Rocking the BoatSpecific Skills Needed
• Wooden boatbuilding experience
• Shop and tool management experience
• Experience managing students or supervising employees
• Experience or desire to be involved in community-oriented education programming
• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications
• Willingness to work long days and weekends, as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Spanish language skills a plusMap
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