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NOCP Director Role

For this year’s NOCP we are taking applications for the NOCP Director Role.

Role Purpose:

  • In the months prior to July, Co-Coordinators will work with the NOCP Director to plan and prepare for NOCP. Come June, the Director will work under the supervision of the Kodiak Ocean Tribe (KOT) Director, Lukas Bercy, and Kodiak Ocean Tribe Program Director, Tasnah Bercy, to run NOCP with three Co-Coordinators.

  • The Director with work with KOT Directors to secure the Co-Coordinator team. The NOCP Director will be responsible to oversee the Co-Coordinator team in all planning and preparations for NOCP including logistical, marketing and programming (details of Co-Coordinator roles are listed below).

  • Director will report to KOT Directors.

Scope of Responsibilities

The following responsibilities/tasks are shared by the three Co-coordinators with the support of the Director:

This includes leading (or working with other staff) our fishing, hiking, and education programs.

Pre-NOCP:

  • Meet with Kodiak Ocean Tribe staff beginning in December and support selection of Co-Coordinators

  • Facilitate 1-1.5 hour weekly Zoom meeting with the Co-Coordinators starting in January leading up to July

  • Oversee development and planning of educational components, themes and topics

  • Oversee logistical preparations

  • Oversee registrations and marketing

  • Ensure that program remains in budget

  • Communicate details of NOCP program and local community involvement to Kodiak pastors

During NOCP:

  • Serve as the on-site lead for NOCP

  • Oversee Co-Coordinator team in running NOCP

  • Report to KOT Directors as needed for support

Post-NOCP:

  • Assist KOT directors in completing financial reporting

  • Lead debrief with Co-Coordinators

  • Remain an extra two days post-program to work with Co-Coordinators and ensure facility is completely cleaned and broken down

Requirements:

  • Have a passion for fishing, nature, and developing your faith (or be willing to discover it)

  • Be excited to create a encouraging, positive, and spiritual environment for participants and staff

  • Available for 1-1.5 hour Zoom meeting weekly leading up to July

  • Attend the full program; core staff arrive June 15 and depart July 30

  • Workshop leading experience preferred, but not required

  • Must be an NOCP Alumni; past NOCP leadership experience strongly encouraged, but not required

Perks:

  • Gain invaluable mentorship from KOT Directors and training from seasoned staff and experience running a 40 day faith immersion program with your peers!

  • Have the opportunity to contribute to the life-changing experience of 35 participants, team leaders and CITs

  • Experience a true Alaskan adventure! Go fishing, hiking and join in the post-program overnight!

  • All expenses covered by NOCP: Domestic transportation to and from Kodiak is covered by NOCP (roughly $1500) (international applicants will have percentage comparable to a domestic flight covered). Food & lodging. Fishing license ($200).

  • Additional stipend of $3,000-5,000 depending on experience

  • 50lb fish box!

Deadline:

  • We will be accepting applications until Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 11:59pm AKST

  • Our staff will contact you to schedule an interview.

  • Selections will be made by November 24

Questions:

  • Any questions can be directed to nocpkodiak@gmail.com

 
 

NOCP Co-Coordinator Role

Education & Programming
Logistics & Finance
Marketing & Media

For this year’s NOCP we are taking applications for THREE Co-Coordinator positions.

Role Purpose:

  • In the months prior to July, Co-Coordinators will work with the NOCP Director to plan and prepare for NOCP. Come July, Co-Coordinators will work with the supervision of the Director to run NOCP.

  • Co-coordinators will work together to delegate and distribute the tasks below based on strengths and areas of interest. Co-Coordinators will be responsible for land based activities and support captains and CITs out on the water. Last year we incorporated a hiking rotation where each day one team will go hike the local mountains while the other teams fish. We will continue hiking this year and one of the Co-Coordinators (either a set person or rotation) will lead the daily hikes.

Scope of Responsibilities

The following responsibilities/tasks are shared by the three Co-coordinators with the support of the Director:

This includes leading (or working with other staff) our fishing, hiking, and education programs.

Pre-NOCP:

Education & Programming:

  • Co-develop educational themes and topics

  • Plan Education components:

    • Ice breakers and intro days (team flag, team food box, etc)

    • Morning service topics and speakers

    • Evening Programs (speakers and activities)

    • Sunday Service and afternoon program

    • Non-fishing days activities

    • Time on boat

    • Coordinate hikes and outdoor activities for Hike Lead (One coordinator would serve as the daily Hike Lead).

  • Secure speakers and presenters

    • CPR/First-Aid Course

    • Testimonies

  • Prepare team leaders

  • Compile NOCP HDH booklet

  • Coordinate service project

  • Support CIT program development

Logistics & Finance:

  • Registration

    • Update website with details and information

    • Oversee participant correspondence via email and social media

    • Keep track of scholarship applications and administration

    • Collect all necessary signed waivers and forms

    • Encouraging Sponsor Page signups and donors

  • Meals: Coordinate cooking staff for 40 and 21 day programs

    Travel: Assist staff in securing flights

    Hoodies: Coordinate design of hoodie & process orders

    Lodging: Assign rooms & prepare sleeping arrangements

    Purchases

    • Assist in all necessary pre-program purchases

    • Tournament prizes (style, prizes, etc)

    • Swag

  • Banner design & printing

  • Fish Processing: Give processor a heads up about numbers & make plans for shipping boxes

    Create team rotations for cleaning assignments, daily boat/hike assignments, and transportation

  • Finances: Keep track of incoming fees and outgoing scholarships

Marketing & Media:

  • Coordinate promotion plan (to Family Fed networks, SR5, social media)

  • Produce marketing materials (Flyers and video)

  • Post promotions to social media

  • Work with captains, directors to secure team leaders and CITs

During NOCP:

Education & Programming:

  • Facilitate daily education

    • MC schedule

    • Help present Morning Services

    • Lead evening programs

    • Lead non-fishing activities

  • Correspond with speakers and presenters

  • Check in with team leaders each day

  • Oversee collaboration with service project coordinator

  • Support CIT education

  • Hike Lead: lead daily hikes for team and facilitate programming

Logistics & Finances:

  • Oversee site setup with Team Leaders: Rooms & Meeting Areas

  • Coordinate any on-site purchases for program & activities

  • Coordinate compilation of booklets

  • Coordinate with staff for any meal requests

  • Oversee cleanup assignments and schedules

  • Coordinate daily transport

  • Collect and track all staff reimbursable expenses

  • Submit forms to bookkeeper

  • Keep director informed of budget standing

Marketing & Media:

  • Write weekly blog post for website with highlights/testimonials

  • Write weekly summary for donors

  • Post photos daily to IG/FB

  • Capture activities via photo/video

  • Record during/end testimonies

  • Compose program summary write up

End/Post NOCP

  • Clean Up and pack up facilities used (kitchen, office, sleeping areas, gear, etc)

  • Finances: Ensure all reimbursements submitted

  • Remain an extra one day post-program to ensure facility is completely cleaned and broken down

Requirements:

  • Have a passion for fishing, nature, and developing your faith (or be willing to discover it)

  • Be excited to create a encouraging, positive, and spiritual environment for participants and staff

  • Available for 1-1.5 hour Zoom meeting weekly/bi-weekly leading up to July

  • Attend the full program; core staff arrive June 15 and depart July 29

  • Workshop leading experience preferred, but not required

  • NOCP Alumni are strongly encouraged to apply, but past attendance is not a requirement

Perks:

  • Gain invaluable training from seasoned staff and experience running a 40 day faith immersion program with your peers!

  • Have the opportunity to contribute to the life-changing experience of 35 participants, team leaders and CITs

  • Experience a true Alaskan adventure! Go fishing, hiking and join in the post-program overnight!

  • Domestic transportation to and from Kodiak is covered by NOCP (roughly $1500) (international applicants will have percentage comparable to a domestic flight covered)

  • NOCP fee ($2500), fishing license ($200), and gear is covered by NOCP

  • 50lb fish box!

Deadline:

  • We will be accepting applications until Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:59pm AKST

  • Our staff will contact you to schedule an interview.

  • Selections will be made by December 8

Questions:

  • Any questions can be directed to nocpkodiak@gmail.com