Overview
Description of Organization
ETC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak & Whitewater Rafting trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for youth from under-resourced communities.
Position Description
The Sea Kayak Trip Leader is a contracted, seasonal position with a flexible commitment between April-November 2025. The Trip Leader will work collaboratively with a team of guides to facilitate all aspects of ETC trips including on-water guiding, camp setup, meal preparation, natural history interpretation and environmental education, and trip preparation and clean-up. The Trip Leader is responsible for leading sea kayak trips, collaborating with agency partners to complete trip goals, overseeing trip logistics, and supervising volunteers and other seasonal staff.
Trips are conducted on San Francisco and Tomales Bays. Most trips are 1-2 days, with some longer trips possible. The position requires a flexible schedule and weekend availability—trips will be agreed upon on a monthly basis. The ideal Trip Leader can make a commitment of 6-12 days/month during the peak season (June-September).
Though the Trip Leader role is a field-based position, additional opportunities for administrative support may be available for interested applicants. Responsibilities could include assisting the Program Manager with pre- and post-trip communications, agency and volunteer outreach, and trip staffing.
Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications
1-2 years sea kayak guiding experience
Comfort with basic paddle strokes, knowledge of how to self-launch and land in surf less than one foot, assisting with launching and landing of participant boats, reliable self-rescue and assisted rescue techniques, towing, and ability to read and interpret tides and currents.
Previous experience in a trip leader role (managing a team of guides) highly desired
Previous environmental education experience desired
About Environmental Traveling Companions
ETC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak & Whitewater Rafting trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for youth from under-resourced communities.
