[Position Filled] Maritime Education Coordinator

The Maritime High School (MHS) launched in fall 2021. A student-centered, equity-driven, maritime-focused endeavor, MHS is a project-based learning high school and a collaborative project of Highline Public Schools (HPS), Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC), Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC), and the Port of Seattle. As the Maritime Education Coordinator, you will support MHS maritime program development and education initiatives.

As a newly launched school that’s being designed with community, family, and learner input, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented team member with strong organizational skills. You will be working collaboratively with the NWMC MHS Program Director, Maritime Education Manager, and MHS staff to collectively build MHS and create unforgettable, hands-on maritime, community, and career development experiences for our high school learners. The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to grow with this evolving collaboration.

See the full job description at https://nwmaritime.org/about/job-opportunities/

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationship & Program Development and Implementation

• Foster a community and culture of equity, excellence, and entrepreneurship amongst learners, fellow staff and community partners throughout the year
• Build relationships with MHS learners in order to successfully connect them with mentorships and support workforce-learning experiences suited to their strengths, dispositions, and career interests
• Contribute to the development of the mentorship and maritime education program for MHS and support Field Work Experiences
• Work with the Maritime Education Manager, and MHS staff in delivering high quality, hands-on, engaging maritime learning experiences, both on and off the water
• Other duties as assigned

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.

How to apply:

Submit resume and cover letter to apply@nwmaritime.org. Include “Maritime Education Coordinator” in the subject line.