Marine Operations Assistant

US Lawns; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting

Medical Insurance (multiple options)

Dental / Vision Discount

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy seeks a Marine Department coordinator to support the mission, coordinating maintenance, operation, and transport of department assets. The role involves assisting in training vessel operations, safety, and readiness, while managing records and schedules.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in navigation, maintenance, and engineering on boats up to 65 feet, plus a USCG license and a valid MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with computers.
• USCG License, 100-ton Master or higher.
• Experience in navigation, maintenance, and engineering on boats up to 65.
• Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Enrollment in the Academy's random drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall professional support to the mission of the marine department.
• Assist in the operation of limited tonnage training vessels during training exercises, dry-docks or transfers, focusing on safety.
• Assist in readiness, maintenance and transportation of Marine Department assets (boats, yachts, shells, dinghies, barges, floats, moorings).
• Maintain records, logs, schedules, and perform equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinate departmental work schedules, work assignments, punch lists, and budgets.
• Help implement policies for safe operation of the academy waterfront and related facilities.
• Assist with Training Ship department and Yacht/Boat Donations Program.
• Support the Academy's programs (continuing education, athletics, admissions, boat acquisitions and sales).

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Navigation experience

Boat maintenance and engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

USCG License 100-ton Master or higher

Massachusetts Driver's License

Job description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy seeks a Marine Department coordinator to support the mission, coordinating maintenance, operation, and transport of department assets. The role involves assisting in training vessel operations, safety, and readiness, while managing records and schedules.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in navigation, maintenance, and engineering on boats up to 65 feet, plus a USCG license and a valid MA driver’s license.