PROGRAM RECRUITMENT AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION
Application Deadline: February 6, 2012, 12pm Atlantic time
• 7.5 month contract with possibility of extension
• Starts Tuesday February 14, ends Friday September 28, 2012
• 37.5 hours per week, $18 per hour
• Halifax based position – with some commuting to Lunenburg and area (mileage is covered for all travel out of HRM)
• Own or have unlimited access to a car for travel to and from programs in Lunenburg / Eastern Shore
• Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse register – cleared.
THE CAUSE:
'Dorothea' our first expedition boat founded a whole new kind of learning in Nova Scotia. She is in dire need of repair and new outfitting to make her expedition-worthy. Our goal is to raise $24,700 by summer 2013 so that we can offer youth a unique experience on an original sailboat built by teenagers.
THE IMPACT:
17 years 754 program days 15,000 sea hours 106 expeditions 1200 participants
THE DESIGN:
30' Wooden Sloop
Excellent Condition
Ready to sail
$9000, obo
For more information please contact us at heather@seaschool.org
Our very own vessel Dorothea will be painted by 3 WORLD renowned aerosol artists - this Thursday September 8th - Sunday September 11th.
This event kicks off our popular SEA CHANGE program that offers FREE art and music recording sessions for young people under 35 - see program info and description here.
Location of event:
Bedford Row - Downtown Halifax - Thursday September 8th
(beside the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia)
The Sea Change program wrapped up Thursday night, with a hugely successful art and music showcase at 1313 Hollis Street. Sea Change at The Spot is a free art & music program for aspiring artists under 35 and is a partnership between the Nova Scotia Sea School and Connections Halifax, with funding from Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia and the Halifax Community Health Board. The program took place weekly from April through June, and the showcase featured original songs, art and poetry from program participants. The next module of Sea Change will be offered in the fall.
Due to weather and high wind conditions, we will be postponing the Free Day Sail from today to tomorrow, Sunday June 26.
Hope to see you all tomorrow, for a 10am morning or 1pm afternoon sail!
The Nova Scotia Sea School is a small, not-for-profit organization that provides experiential learning for youth ages 14-18 through sailing, wilderness and survival skills. The Sea School is selling 3 light schooners. All proceeds from the sale of these boats goes to the Nova Scotia Sea School's bursary fund and to helping youth participate in our 5 and 7-day sailing expeditions held throughout the summer.
Crane Stookey, the Sea School's founder, is presenting a public program on leadership as a practice of generosity, drawing on his experience creating and running the Sea School.
Crane will be teaching many of the techniques that have made the Sea School such a powerful program, and will focus on creating the conditions that allow others to grow and prosper. Then our organizations, and our society, can grow and prosper with them.
The program is held at Windhorse Farm in New Germany, near Bridgewater, the last weekend in May.
You Can Support Future Students to Become Awesome Alumni!
It’s no secret that our programs have profound results - students love them. Over half of our students require financial assistance to participate and they need your support! Please give deserving youth the opportunity to discover their strength and talent in order to grow, transform and succeed!
Participants of the 2010 Surf Art Program have finished work on a short film, "Fogtown", which documents their experiences over the course of the program. This film project was headed up by local surfer and artist Maya Hoehne and junior leader/ Surf Art Program 2009 alumni Josh Cullen. They have entered the film into The Seaforth Film and Photo Festival, and we invite you to come see it on the big screen and celebrate the success of this program and the hard work of all involved!
WHEN: Nov 27, Doors open at 7pm with screenings beginning at 8pm.
WHERE: Seaforth Community Hall, 6060 Hwy 207
COST: Free to attend!!
Fancy dress is encouraged for the sheer fun of it, but is certainly not mandatory. There will be nibbles and beverages.
Read on to learn more about the program and watch "Fogtown".
ALFORD LAKE GIRLS CAMP
6 Week Sea School Expedition 'NOVA'
Six teenage girls and their leader join the Nova Scotia Sea School for a six week expedition exploring remote islands, coastline, and personal goals through this amazing adventure.
In its 14th year, "NOVA" named by Alford Lake Camp, a Maine based summer camp for girls, to encompass the experience that is 42 days in Nova Scotia, is an opportunity for young girls to learn about themselves, and the creative work being done in our province.
Job Title: Program Officer
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
Hours: June 17 - Sept 3, 35 hours/week
Salary: $10.50 Hour
Office: Halifax, 2057 Gottingen St.
Deadline: Thursday June 10, 12pm
JOB SUMMARY
**REGISTER TODAY FOR A 5 or 7-day SAILING EXPEDITION - AGES 14-18**
Please note the revised schedule - updated March 2010:
5-day expedition: July 4th - 8th
7-day expedition: August 8th - 14th
7-day expedition: August 17th - 23rd
5-day expedition: August 26th - 30th
Join a crew of adventurers for another great summer on the ocean! Our overnight expeditions are open to ages 14-18; no sailing experience is necessary - we'll teach you what you need to know. If you do have a background in sailing, we'll build on those basics with a great experience of small boat coastal cruising where you'll learn chart and compass navigation, anchoring, how to read the weather, how to cook on board and more!
The Sea School bids farewell to the inspiring Amy Schwartz.
After 4 incredible years as the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Sea School, Amy Schwartz is moving on to new and exciting life endeavours and leaving her legacy with us.
We are so lucky for the visionary spirit that Amy has brought to the Sea School. She has inspired us all with her determination to impart the wisdom of the school's philosophy and the deep impact the experience has on participants.
Please join the Sea School this Sunday January 24th from 6-8pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to celebrate 4 incredible years with Executive Director Amy Schwartz.
We are very thankful to the Museum for hosting us and to show our gratitude we are encouraging that those who attend this event bring a food item to donate to Feed Nova Scotia.
Families and friends are welcome.
Date: Sunday January 24th, 6pm-8pm
Location: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St. Halifax NS
Light Fare and Refreshments will be served
Help the Sea School send 20 participants on trips in 2010 by raising $10,000. See the video of bursary candidates. Click read more.
The Surfboard Building Program is ON! The course will be happening from January 23-30th in Halifax with shaper Brent Seamone. Check out the details on our program page and register today!
Want the Sea School to present at your high school college or community event?
We will send our skilled leading crew, alumni and instructors to show you the ropes, demonstrate mast raising and team building, and talk about what an experience with the Sea School is really like!
Workshop price varies, please inquire with us. GET INVOLVED NOW!
Contact Heather at heather@seaschool.org or 902 423-7284
RULE # 4 - Look Good - We need a new VIDEO!
We need a video that we can show in schools, at events, on our website and through You Tube. We have the footage, the photos and the testimonials, we just need a creative volunteer to put it all together! This is a perfect project for a student studying in film or photography needing volunteer hours. If you have skills in photoshop, power point and any film maker programs, you should contact us!
If this project is for you? Contact us at heather@seaschool.org or 902 423-7284
Take it Outside Program is underway!
'Take it Outside is a great place to go after school to learn about sustainability, the environment and how we can all do our part to make a better world!' - Participant 09
The Citadel High School 'Take It Outside' Program is now in its 3rd Year and is a growing success. In three short years, this program has doubled its enrollment and includes youth in grades 9-12 from a wide range of backgrounds. The idea is to encourage youth that might otherwise not be engaged in outdoor activities, to take their
learning outside of the classroom.
