sargent
center employment conferences
program
assistant
Conference Program Assistant
As the conference program assistant, you will be a key member
of Sargent Center’s Conference Services Department. Working
with the conference program coordinator and assistant conference
program coordinator, your primary role will be to facilitate year-round
use of Sargent Center by college, adult, and youth groups.
As conference program assistant, you will undertake varied responsibilities
year-round, including both administrative and support tasks such
as:
- Administrative duties, including customer service (inquiries,
rate quotes, reservations, contracts, mailings, correspondence,
and meal and lodging assignments)
- Pre-arrival facility preparation for conference groups
- Activity coordination with other Sargent Center departments
- Weekend hosting and on-call duties
Additional responsibilities include a varied schedule of programming
assistance, including:
- Assisting on a high ropes course one or more times per week
(paid high ropes and high element training is provided)
- Facilitating small group activities and initiatives.
The conference program assistant works 40 hours per week, Wednesdays – Sundays,
from January – June and mid-August – November. (Summer
opportunities are available with our Adventure Camp Program for
July – mid-August)
Qualifications
Age: 21 years of age or older
Certifications: valid CPR and Basic First Aid certifications a must. Lifeguard
certifications, WFA, or WFR a plus.
Skills: Familiarity with Word and Outlook helpful; FileMaker experience a
plus. Good telephone manners, solid writing skills (correspondence and e-mail),
and
comfort in addressing large groups are important. Experience in facilitating
adventure/ experiential team building required, preferably with college and/or
adult participants. However, we will consider applicants who have worked
exclusively with youth. Prior experience living and working in a community
environment
helpful. A college degree is preferred. Willingness to learn, flexibility,
and a good sense of humor are desirable. 10-month minimum commitment. Sorry,
no pets.
Pay and Benefits:
- $300/week first year
- Housing and meals (when dining room is serving)
- Temporary Health Benefit premium co-payment
- Two days off per week and one paid vacation/month accruing
after two full months of work
- Internet access
- Use of on-site recreational
facilities
To Apply
To apply for the conference program assistant position, please
send your cover letter, resume/work history, and three references
to:
Mark Wilson
Conference Services
Sargent Center for Outdoor Education
36 Sargent Camp Road
Hancock, NH 03449
Fax: 603-525-4151
Phone: 603-525-3311
scoejobs@bu.edu
We encourage you to contact
us with any questions.
