SUMMER PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION 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 PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION INTERN will assis t with recreational programs, 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 ener getic intern to assis t with recreational programs and special events in Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park. Taking direction from the Director of Programs, this intern will help facilit ate an ongoing series of enriching public programs. This is a hybrid position, but man y duties take place outdoor s within the Park and around the mainland waterfront. The programs intern will assis t in the organizing , execution, and monit oring of Boston Harbor Now’s robus t programming calendar . 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 ● Working outdoor s on the Islands and waterfront park s with a diverse audience of families and community groups visiting the park o Welcoming people o Encouraging belonging and place-making o Conducting work with professionalism and compassion for everyone encountered ● Assis ting with planning and implemen ting larger special events such as Free Ferry Days, Jazz on the Porch, Camp Spect acle, Tall Ship s, and Spect acle Summer Nigh ts ● Leading games, arts and crafts, and other play activities for childr en and families ● Ability to articula te Boston Harbor Now’s mission and primar y partner ships during interactions with vendor s, partner staff, and the public ● Other duties in the office and in the park as needed, such as: o Supporting the impr ovemen t of program or event manag emen t tools o Supporting programs with a focus on data collection and analy sis o Supporting partner s and providing customer service by connecting via email and phone o Assis ting in adminis trative duties as needed Qualifications and Experience Belo w lists the qualific ations for this position. All creden tials and experience, both formal and informal, will be consider ed: ● Experience and/ or interest in event planning , creative placemaking , community activ ation, and/ or the nonpr ofit sector ● 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 2 Position Description: SUMMER PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION INTERN, Boston Harbor Now ● Is comfortable lifting equipmen t (up to 30 pounds) and is willing to work outdoor s in various weather conditions, including heat and rain ● Is organized and consis tently timely ● Has a strong work ethic, is good at taking direction, and is able to work with minimal super vision 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 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 ● Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, or Portuguese is preferred ● Is a proactiv e problem solver and takes initia tive to come up with solutions ● Com fortable making telephone 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 Upload your resume/CV and cover letter and comple te the online applic ation form: https://f orms. gle/zxDw yPE5Jn3ErG TA6 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 3 Position Description: SUMMER PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION INTERN, Boston Harbor Now 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 PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION INTERN, Boston Harbor Now
