Seasonal Maritime Educator & Deckhand — Housing Included

Living Classrooms Foundation Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Lunch provided

Job summary

The Living Classrooms Foundation is seeking a Maritime Educator/Deckhand to lead hands-on maritime education programs aboard vessels such as Lady Maryland, Sigsbee, or Mildred Belle. You will conduct day trips, land/sea programs, charters, and virtual sessions with safety and engaging learners in mind.

Responsibilities include vessel maintenance, program planning, and collaboration with staff. This is a seasonal full-time role (March–November 2027) with housing available and meals provided

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• A passion for nature and working with children in an informal setting.
• Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination.
• Willingness to submit to pre-employment drug testing and background check; random drug testing during employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise safe and successful educational programs with assistance from onboard staff and other Living Classrooms employees.
• Become familiar with Living Classrooms’ safety and emergency protocol and procedures.
• Work with staff in a professional and cohesive manner
• Work with the Maritime Education administration to address any conflicts with staff or students in a timely fashion.
• Assist the Educational Coordinator with planning.
• Assist with land-based portion of programs (land/sea, shoreside camping, virtual programs)
• Becoming familiar with the responsibilities of the Educational Coordinator to substitute when necessary.
• Assist with ship’s operations including line/sail handling, navigation and manning the helm.
• Assist with ship’s maintenance when needed
• Become familiar with instructing groups with different needs and learning abilities.
• Encourage volunteers, interns and crew to participate in all aspects of presenting the education program
• Welcome, communicate with, and encourage participation of teachers in programs.
• Maintain and/or calibrate equipment.
• Maintain, monitor, and care for education supplies to keep in good condition and supply
• Maintain professionalism at all times as an important representative of the Living Classrooms Foundation
• Maintain a neat, orderly, presentable appearance while working, whether in or out of uniform
• Such other duties as are necessary for the operation of the programs or the Foundation or as assigned by the Maritime Education leadership.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The Living Classrooms Foundation is seeking a Maritime Educator/Deckhand to lead hands-on maritime education programs aboard vessels such as Lady Maryland, Sigsbee, or Mildred Belle. You will conduct day trips, land/sea programs, charters, and virtual sessions with safety and engaging learners in mind.

Responsibilities include vessel maintenance, program planning, and collaboration with staff. This is a seasonal full-time role (March–November 2027) with housing available and meals provided