Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

The Viking Union supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

The Viking Union's mission is to enrich the Western Community by advancing student focused services and welcoming spaces that contribute to Belonging through meaningful connections, joyful celebrations, and shared learning.

Provide operational support to Western Washington University's Lakewood Waterfront Facility and on water activities, namely during periods when the Lakewood Operations and Community Programs Manager (OCPM) is not onsite. Assist with overseeing a safe, welcoming, and accessible non-motorized boat rental program (the Lakewood Boathouse) for students and the university community. Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all boats and safety equipment as well as the facility, docks, and 15-acre grounds. Assist with providing supervision, mentorship, leadership development, and technical training to Lakewood student employees. Collaborate with and support university programs utilizing the facility.

This is a temporary position; less than half-time; depending on need.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and anti-racism (e.g. self-educating, personal experience, attending courses/workshops, volunteering/working with organizations that support underrepresented people, etc.) 
• Two or more seasons of experience working and/or teaching at a waterfront facility or equivalent program
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the principles of small boat operations: canoes, kayaks, windsurfers, rowboats, small power boats and/or sailboats
• Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills 
• Demonstrated experience in one or more the following areas:
  • Boat maintenance and rigging
  • Facility and grounds maintenance
  • Group outreach and facilitation
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (boats, trash bins, tables, chairs, etc)
  • Have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification
  • Have or obtain “Washington Safe Boaters” card
  • Have or obtain a WA state driver’s license

• Previous experience working at Lakewood
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Sailing and/or paddling instruction
  • Windsurfing instruction
  • Performing assisted and unassisted water rescues from a small powerboat
  • Effective risk management/mitigation and decision making in safety situations
  • US Sailing Level 1 smallboat instructor certification
  • Wilderness First Aid or Responder (WFA/WFR) certification

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. 

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

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All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.