Sailors for the Sea - two worthwhile positions vacant

by Sail-World Cruising on 27 May 2011 There can be no greater satisfaction for any sailor who love the ocean and wants to see it return to health than to join an organisation devoted to just that. Non-profit organisation Sailors for the Sea are have two positions vacant and are inviting applicants.

They are looking to hire a Programs Specialist who will head up implementation and development of several of their core programs. As a small nonprofit, Sailors for the Sea staff are expected to be flexible in their job and in addition to program implementation, the Program Specialist will also be expected to help with day-to-day office tasks, interacting with numerous organizations, grant writing and research. Please http://sailorsforthesea.org/Get-Involved/Positions-Available.aspx#Program%20Specialist!click_here for a full job description.

Additionally, the Sailors for the Sea crew has an Internship opportunity. The Intern will work directly with staff to take on several office administration, membership and public relations responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity to engage with an active and influential ocean conservation non-profit. Previous interns have gone on to become part-time or full-time staff members at Sailors for the Sea, other non-profits and graduate school. Please http://sailorsforthesea.org/Get-Involved/Positions-Available.aspx#Intern!click_here for a full description of intern responsibilities. All potential candidates must be able to begin by July 1, 2011 in the Newport, RI office.

About Sailors for the Sea:

Sailors for the Sea is a nonprofit organization that educates and engages the boating community in the worldwide protection of the oceans. As a direct result of his work on the Pew Oceans Commission, David Rockefeller Jr. founded Sailors for the Sea in 2004 to galvanize the sailing and boating community around ocean health issues.

Sailors for the Sea core programs include Clean Regattas, Ocean Watch Essays, Certified Sea Friendly, and Rainy Day Kits. Our nationwide Clean Regattas program assists and certifies yacht clubs and regatta organizers as providing clean events that minimize impacts upon our oceans. The web-based Ocean Watch Essays program provides informative essays on current ocean conservation issues as well as resources for further information and engagement with stewardship activities. The Certified Sea Friendly program will create in association with the maritime industry a voluntary, LEED-style certification program for recreational vessels. This program has the potential to transform the marine manufacturing industry and make the design, construction, maintenance and operation of vessels more environmentally friendly.Rainy Day Kits for environmental education are lesson plans focused on marine ecology that can be taught to young sailors in yacht clubs and sailing programs around the country. The kits provide a clear connection to and understanding of the marine ecosystems that thrive beneath their hulls.