What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outward Bound Professional (OBP) Coordinator position at Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $50-60k
START DATE : February / March - November / December
Who are we?
Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School is a National and State Park located in the heart of the Boston Harbor Islands, With a 200-year legacy of serving children in Boston and a 48-year partnership with the Boston Public Schools (BPS), the Island is a beacon for experiential education, empowering young people through hands-on learning and skill building and outdoor adventure and exploration. We are a proud member of the network of 11 Outward Bound schools in the U.S., with a shared mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.
Education is at the forefront of our work. Funded by a combination of philanthropy and a robust private events business, our outdoor educational programs are offered at no cost to families.
What is our mission and how do we achieve it?
CSIOBSs core mission is to build stronger, more equitable school communities by delivering free experiential learning programs that boost academic success and foster personal growth. Our research-based programs blend STEM, social-emotional, and challenge-based learning, giving students a unique opportunity to build life skills alongside academic ones.
Whom do we serve (students, clients, customers)
We offer programs for Boston Public School middle school and high school students, fee-for-service programs for school and youth groups, and leadership development programs for professionals. We also fund our transformational programs by hosting private and corporate events and weddings.
What is the OPPORTUNITY?
The OBP Coordinator reports directly to the Director, Outward Bound Professional (OBP). The OBP Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning and preparation of, then coordinating, the day-to-day operations of OBP programs. The OBP Coordinator will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team whose shared responsibility is that of delivering programming of the highest quality of excellence and safety to adult professional groups.
CSIOBS Professional programs deliver customized adult programs designed to yield high-performance teams, cultivate a positive, supportive, and empowering culture, and form greater trusting relationships amongst colleagues. Set amidst the serene wilderness of our 204-acre island preserve or designed in the location of your choosing, our programs stimulate creative development and incorporate a global perspective to meet the diverse challenges of todays organizations. Courses operate year-round.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of OBP programs including the dissemination and maintenance of first aid kits, assembling and disseminating and collecting instructor information packets, providing water for clients at meals and during the day, initiative gear and equipment; creating day-of mobile phone txt group, (working with kitchen and Events staff to ensure all food for breakfast and lunch are ready,) maintaining OBP Gear (In & Out) and other duties as assigned. This includes coordinating with the per diem OBP staff who may be managing a particular program, to provide logistical and operational support.
- Assist Director with OBP Program Staffing : administration of files and spreadsheets for Per Diem Facilitator employment save-the-date and Offer of Employment requests, confirmations, maintaining all records, providing payroll and mileage for each program.
- Become fluent with Delphi system and Participant Management Database in order to support Director, creating internal forms to communicate client needs, tracking and updating operations and ferry information, etc. to Programs Operations team, managing the OB USA Data.
- Organize, inventory, catalog, and maintain in excellent quality OBP program equipment, including developing systems and expectations for pre and post-program equipment allocation and retention.
- Create, update and provide access to a list of OBP Initiative activity write-ups and equipment database.
- Enter OBP participant data, OBP attendance numbers, Accident / Incident Reports into TIOBEC and OB USA databases.
- Collect post program information including instructor evaluations, attendance forms, and End of Course Reports information. Organize information into both hard copy files and digital records. Forward participant emails requesting more information to Director.
- Assist Director, OBP with tracking per diem employee information, as appropriate.
- Independent decision making in specific situations regarding logistics (boat / food / bathrooms, Site Managers for Program days) and administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
WORK CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive pay commensurate with experience. Earned Sick Time. 401K retirement plan with competitive match once pre-requisites are met. Workers Compensation Insurance. Optional Accident Insurance. Access to professional discount programs for gear and clothing. Temporary housing is provided on Cathleen Stone Island for positions that necessitate.
Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks staff as diverse as the communities it serves. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect. Protecting our minor students against abuse and neglect is of the highest priority.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
