Agency & Contact Information
Agency Name: Environmental Traveling Companions
Address: Fort Mason Center Bldg. C San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 474-7662 x 19
Supervisor: Kristi Grotting
Email: winter@etctrips.org
Fax: (415) 474-3919
Website: http://etctrips.org
Internship Description
Job Title: Cross-Country Skiing Intern
Compensation: paid
Amount/Type: Room and board plus a stipend of $400/month. Skiing privileges, including use of equipment and Bear Valley Nordic pass. Also Nordic ski and disability awareness training.
Internship Length: Winter/Spring
Hours Per Week: To be determined
Population:
Adolescents,
Adults,
Families
Focus:
Autism,
Developmental Disabilities,
Homeless,
Mental Health,
Substance Abuse,
Physical Disabilities
Setting:
Winter Cabin, Bear Valley CA
Duties: Lead cross-country ski trips for people with special needs in Northern California's Sierra Mountains, lead and facilitate a wide variety of winter activities, plan and manage trip logistics, site and equipment maintenance, work and live in a team environment, interact with diverse populations, and generally create and share an incredible winter experience.
Qualifications: Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to creatively problem solve and work effectively as a team. Ability to take initiative, be flexible, and work independently. Wilderness and environmental education experience and experience working with youth and people with special needs preferred.
Additional Information: The season is January-April and applications are typically due by mid-November. Please call if you are interested.
This internship was updated 8/12/08
