The ideal candidate is energetic, passionate, and organized with the ability to communicate and connect the Outdoor Equity Program with ideal youth in underserved areas.
Our programs include: Maritime Youth Leadership Ambassadors, Summer Camp, Topsail STEM Program, Youth Crew Program, Topsail Youth Program, and Explore the Coast. In the 30 years since the Los Angeles Maritime Institute was founded, more than 130,000 young people from throughout Southern California have had the opportunity to directly benefit from participation in hands-on learning experiences through the TopSail Youth Program. LAMI continues to give “real life” context to subjects like science, mathematics, engineering, history, and literature, and to raise awareness about environmental impacts to our oceans and local waters.
Responsibilities
Be mission driven and prepared for positive outcomes
Understand Topsail programs to be able to communicate the benefits
Represent the organization in a professional manner that builds trust with people and the community
Build relationships with a purpose
Attend appropriate and assigned fairs and community events
Set up LAMI booths with materials provided
Be company representative for assigned areas/schools
Be the LAMI ambassador for the community
Engage target audiences/public with advertising, promotions, etc.
Opportunity to sail with our programs, not required
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
Preference given to Banning High School graduates or those in the Wilmington area**
focus/AA/Bachelors: Education, Marine Biology/Conservation, Maritime, or related field, preferred
Organized, detail-oriented and motivated to follow through
Ability to work individually or with a team
Ability to work with diverse populations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.
Bilingual (Spanish), desirable but not required
Reliable transportation to attend fairs and events
Available to work Saturdays, and occasionally evenings and entire weekends
Familiar with MS Office/Google Suite
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry weights up to 20lbs
Ability to stand and sit for long periods and perform tasks that require bending, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, sitting, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and accessing small spaces on the boat
Ability to stare at a computer/monitor for long periods at a time
Ability to communicate effectively – including visual, auditory and tactile
Ability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends. Exposure to office conditions and outside inclement weather conditions including summer sun.
Compensation & Benefits
Approximately 20-35 hours per week, and depending on need.
Flexibility in hours will be required for events, including weekends and evenings.
Full Benefits package, qualifying
Compensation: Grant funded for 3 years and thru 9/2026
Hourly/Paid biweekly
$17.00 or DOE