Maritime Center Specialist II (Education)

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nauticus in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Maritime Center Specialist II (Education) to deliver informal and formal programs at Nauticus’ campus and around the region to increase the public’s knowledge of maritime themes. A successful candidate will have strong public speaking skills, a desire to engage with people, and the ability to adapt.

Essential duties include presenting to school groups, facilitating on-site and off-site programming, collaborating with educators to develop and execute

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent; experience in museum or visitor attractions preferred.
• Preferred: Some college coursework in education, history, or STEM.

Responsibilities

• Present public and school group programs on and offsite.
• Engage museum guests through formal and informal programming.
• Collaborate with educators to develop and execute program activities.
• Promote and execute education programs and events.
• Present STEM and history programs to diverse audiences, including schools and families.

Skills

Public speaking

Engage with people

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia is the home to the world's largest naval station and the epicenter for business, arts, and culture in Coastal Virginia. Norfolk has been recognized by numerous publications as an ideal place to live, work, enjoy, and raise a family. The City of Norfolk is dedicated to competitive compensation and a robust retirement package; you can contribute positively to your community while also achieving personal success.

Nauticus is a maritime discovery center offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.

Nauticus is currently seeking a Maritime Center Specialist II (Education). This role is responsible for performing informal and formal programs at Nauticus’ campus and around the region to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of maritime themes. A successful candidate will have strong public speaking skills, a desire to engage with people, and the ability to adapt.

The Department Hiring Hourly Wage: $16.00

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct public presentations for school groups both on and offsite
• Engage with the museum guests through formal programming and informal interactions
• Collaborate with other educators to assist with program development, creation, and execution
• Assist with promotion and execution of education programs and events
• Present STEM and history programs to diverse audiences, including but not limited to school groups, family groups, special youth groups, teachers, and the public including the set up for programs, events, and activities.
• Perform interactive education program including floor programs, workshops, summer camp and special events
• Assist guests with special needs, questions, or complaints in a courteous and responsible manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the public
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, life from ground to above the shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
• Other duties as assigned

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and considerable experience working in a museum or visitor attraction environment.

Preferred Candidate Education

• Some college

Preferred Candidate Experience

• Previous experience in formal or informal education environments

Work Location: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510

Work Hours: Year-round position working weekdays, weekends and some holidays; Varied schedule 20 hours per week