Maritime Education Outreach Specialist

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

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