About Us
The Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA) works to reduce the number of deaths
associated with ferry accidents around the world, and especially in developing-world
countries. Our recent initiatives include the third international student design competition
for a safe affordable ferry; commissioning and funding student research papers; and
convening the second international conference on maritime safety and technology.
Job Posting: Paid Student Internship
Position Overview and Compensation: WFSA is looking for one student intern to assist
the Executive Director in pursuing the purposes of the WFSA. The work includes
research, report writing, social media management, event planning, and administration,
and would involve interacting with an international cadre of leaders of the field of safe
maritime transport.
Primary among these duties will be to assist in the planning of the second annual Ferry
Safety and Technology Conference on June 2nd and 3rd, 2016. The annual conference
brings together representatives of academia, government, industry, and ferry operations
to develop solutions to the problem of ferry fatalities in the developing world. For
conference information see: www.ferrysafetyconference.squarespace.com. Conferencerelated duties will include managing the conference website and registration page,
contacting sponsors, coordinating with vendors and speakers to meet deadlines, and
managing the audiovisual presentations at the conference. Hours will be flexible, and the
position will begin in late January or early February. Compensation will be $25/hour.
Qualifications
Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students. The successful applicant
is a motivated self-starter with interests in the maritime field, technology, international
affairs and policy, public health and safety, or some combination of the above. To apply,
email a resume and brief cover letter to Dr. Roberta Weisbrod at ferrysafety@gmail.com.
Job Posting: Temporary Event Assistant
Position Overview and Compensation: WFSA is seeking up to 3 student workers to help
transfer and sort conference materials, staff registration tables, and assist with
administrative tasks leading up to the second annual Ferry Safety and Technology
Conference on June 2nd and 3rd, 2016. The conference brings together representatives of
academia, government, industry, and ferry operations to develop solutions to the problem
of ferry fatalities in the developing world. You can learn more about the conference at
www.ferrysafetyconference.squarespace.com.
This position will last Monday through Friday of the week of the conference with
variable hours. Duties will include transferring conference materials from WFSA
headquarters to the conference venue in downtown Manhattan, greeting participants and
checking them into the conference, and other administrative tasks. Be prepared for a very
early start on Thursday, June 2nd, the first day of the conference. Compensation will be
$15/hour.
Qualifications
Knowledge of maritime transport and international policy are a plus. Energy and quick
responsiveness will be key to making the event a success.