SUMMER ACCESS PROGRAMS INTERN Boston Harbor Now (BHN) is an organization commit ted to re-establishing Boston as one of the world’ s truly great coastal cities – ensuring a vibrant, welcoming and resilien t Boston Harbor , waterfront, and islands for everyone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talen ted individuals who work closely with public agencies, communities and private and non-pr ofit partner s. As a member of the program team, the SUMMER ACCESS PROGRAMS INTERN will assis t with community engagemen t and special events in Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park and on the Boston Harbor walk. Organizational Overview Boston Harbor Now envisions a vibrant, welcoming , and resilien t Boston Harbor , Waterfront, and Islands for the bene fit of everyone. Our mission is to ensur e that these unique regional resour ces are accessible, inclusiv e, and properly adap ted to the risks of clima te chang e. BHN focuses on Coas tal Resilience, Access, and Equity . BHN works with public and private partner s to increase people’ s awareness of and access to park s and public spaces on Boston Harbor through programming , communic ations, and engagemen t. The organization serves as the legisla ted non-pr ofit partner of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park and the city's partner for the Boston Harbor walk and Moakle y Park. Curr ent priority projects include the Stone Living Lab, focused on finding nature-based solutions to sea-le vel rise, and Harbor walk 2.0, a frame work for impr oving waterfront developmen t on Boston Harbor as well as imagining a bolder vision for the waterfront and islands. Harbor walk 2.0 goes beyond existing regula tions in anticipa tion of building a more equit ably and accessible waterfront that is prepar ed for the coastal impacts of clima te chang e. Finally , BHN is focused on impr oving Community Engagemen t at Moakle y Park and projects around Boston Harbor to create a more welcoming and inclusiv e Harbor . For more informa tion about Boston Harbor Now, please visit: www.bostonharborno w.org About the Position This summer , Boston Harbor Now seek s a motiv ated and community -orien ted intern to support programs that expand equit able access to Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands. Working closely with the Community Engagemen t Manag er, the Access Intern will help implemen t key access initia tives, including Community Cruises, Island Pass, Free Ferry Days, and Summer Nigh ts at Carson Beach . The Access Intern will assis t with outr each, logis tics, and on-sit e support to help reduce barrier s to participa tion and ensur e welcoming experiences for communities across Greater Boston. Responsibilities may include coordina ting participan t registration and communic ation, supporting transport ation and ferry logis tics, engaging community partner s, assis ting with event setup and breakdown, collecting participan t feedback, and helping monit or participa tion data to inform futur e access efforts. This role is ideal for someone interested in environmen tal justice, public space activ ation, and community engagemen t. Man y responsibilities take place outdoor s on the waterfront, at Carson Beach, and on the Boston Harbor Islands, with some hybrid adminis trative work. This is a seasonal position from June through September (13 weeks). The position requir es a flexible work schedule including weekends and some evenings. The typic al work week is Tuesda y through Saturday, but will vary. Responsibilities ● Support access programs including Community Cruises, Island Pass, Free Ferry Days, and Summer Nigh ts at Carson Beach ● Work outdoor s on the Harbor Islands and waterfront park s with families, youth groups, and community partner s ● Welcome participan ts and help create a friendly , inclusiv e, and accessible environmen t ● Assis t with event setup, breakdown, check -in, and on-sit e logis tics ● Help manag e supplies and confirm details with vendor s and partner s ● Support participan t registration and track attendance ● Collect participan t feedback and assis t with basic data entry and evalua tion to help measur e program impact ● Work with the Communic ations team to shar e program informa tion and upda tes Coor dina te with Oper ations to ensur e events run smoothly ● Support adminis trative tasks such as organizing documen ts, assis ting with contracts and paymen ts, and main taining program records ● Represen t Boston Harbor Now’s mission and partner ships in a professional and positiv e manner 2 Position Description: SUMMER ACCESS PROGRAMS INTERN, Boston Harbor Now Qualifications and Experience Belo w lists the requir ed qualific ations for this position. All creden tials and experience, both formal and informal, will be consider ed: ● Interest in community engagemen t, public programming , environmen tal justice, nonpr ofit manag emen t, park s and recreation, or a related field ● Experience with or willingness to learn Google Suite (including Gmail, Docs, Shee ts, Drive, and Calendar) for appoin tmen t managing , documen t sharing , and digit al collabor ation ● Problem-solving skills and ability to presen t possible solutions to super visor ● Is comfortable lifting equipmen t (up to 30 pounds) and is willing to work outdoor s in various weather conditions, including heat and rain ● Ability to work evenings and weekends as requir ed ● Willingness to assis t with data collection, registration tracking , and basic evalua tion tasks The ideal candidate: Belo w lists examples of the preferred skill set of the ideal candida te. All creden tials and experience, both formal and informal, will be consider ed: ● Has a strong work ethic, is good at taking direction, and is able to work with minimal super vision ● Has a demons trated interest in public park s and/ or community programming and events ● Has experience working with childr en and families ● Has experience working with groups and the public, particularly in an event setting ● Has organization and time manag emen t skills ● Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, or Portuguese is preferred ● Is a proactiv e problem solver and takes initia tive to come up with solutions ● Is comfortable making phone calls and talking with vendor s, external partner s, and community member s ● Belie ves in the mission of Boston Harbor Now Research shows that people of color and women are less likely to apply if they don’t belie ve they mee t every qualific ation listed. At Boston Harbor Now, we recogniz e that experienc e can be gained in man y ways—lived, professional, volun teer, and others. We encourage BIPOC candidat es, people with disabilities, women, and people with non-dominan t gender iden tities to apply . Benefits and Salary Hourly , non-e xemp t emplo yee; $18.50/hour working an average of 30 hour s/week for 13 weeks. Sick time and paid holida ys (e.g. Fourth of July) included. Paid 30 minut e lunch breaks included in shifts 6.5 hour s or long er. How to Apply 3 Position Description: SUMMER ACCESS PROGRAMS INTERN, Boston Harbor Now Upload your resume/CV and cover letter and comple te the online applic ation form: https://f orms. gle/AdKUwjGN5P tTpvwN7 Please include your first and last name in the title of all uploaded files. Boston Harbor Now is commit ted to ensuring an accessible and inclusiv e hiring process. We encourage candida tes to shar e any access needs or accommoda tion reques ts when applying so they can fully participa te in the interview process. We encourage applic ants to respond in their own voice. Clear , though tful responses that reflect your experience and perspectiv e are mos t valuable to our review process. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Boston Harbor Now is an intentionally diverse workplace. We are intentional about hiring , developing , and retaining diverse individuals at all levels. We don’t just accep t differences - we celebr ate them, we value them, we promot e them, and we thriv e on them for the bene fit of our emplo yees, volun teers, support ers, partner s, and community . We recogniz e that people bring their personal histories to work and that we mak e better decisions when we include a wide range of experiences and opinions. Diversity refers not only to race and gender , but also to an array of human differences including: cultur e, ethnicity , geogr aphy, socio-ec onomic position, ability , sexual orien tation, backgr ound, perspectiv e and more that exist in the community and are reflect ed in the workforce. We value using an equity lens to manag e the organization and create spaces for conversations on equity and ongoing staff and boar d engagemen t and empo wermen t to redesign policies, practices, services and programs. Boston Harbor Now strongly belie ves that diversity plays an essen tial role in our mission, fostering inno vation and creativity , attracting the best candida tes to our team, and enhancing our ability to serve. We are an equal opportunity and affirma tive action emplo yer. 4 Position Description: SUMMER ACCESS PROGRAMS INTERN, Boston Harbor Now
