Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

SUNY Maritime College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Maritime College seeks a Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator to enhance community program participation and promote maritime career opportunities, focusing on underrepresented youth. The role involves managing exciting public programs, developing new initiatives, and fostering partnerships to expand educational pathways in the maritime field.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience developing, promoting, and managing enriching programs.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Enthusiastic and organized with a willingness to learn.
• Experience working with underrepresented youth.

Responsibilities

• Manage Waterfront Community Programs and STEM initiatives.
• Develop partnerships to increase program reach and benefits.
• Supervise safety and operational policies for the Waterfront.

Skills

Youth Development

Community Engagement

STEM Education

Microsoft Office

Event Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, youth development or STEM related field

Job description

SUNY Maritime CollegeJob Posting: Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

Category: Administrative & Professional

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Department: Business Office

Locations: Bronx, NY

Posted: May 19, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Salary Type: Annually

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

PositionID: 188296

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About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator will increase participation in SUNYMaritime College's degree, professional, and community programs, especially, but not exclusively, for underrepresented groups including minorities and females. Better engaging youth and exposing them to oppo1tunities available in the maritime industries can launch them into successful maritime careers that will change the course of their lives.

This position reports to the Waterfront Director and works with Department chairs, faculty. students and program directors in Admissions, Community Programs, Aquatics, Athletics, and Housing to enhance and promote existing public programs (Le. Maritime Adventure Splash and Boat Camp, STEM Days.Powerboat classes, high school sailing) and develop new initiatives (i.e. STEM After School Program,school field trips).

Responsibilities:

Waterfront/STEM Program Management (50%)

• Manage SUNY Maritime's Community Programs from annually scheduling and promoting courses such as our Maritime Adventure Boat and Splash Camp, Limited Masters and Safe Powerboat Handling/New York State Boating Safety classes, afterschool sailing, US Sailing/US Powerboat instructor courses, and STEM programs.
• Support Student Activities including:
• Intercollegiate Sports:Support the sailing and rowing teams and serve as the Waterfront liaison to the Athletic Department
• Intramural/Recreational Activities:Proactively develop and improve upon the delivery of a strong program of student Waterfront activities (i.e. SUP/kayaks usage, fiberglass or small engine repair class, special events)
• Academic:Facilitate and provide support to faculty utilizing the Waterfront
• Oversee the daily operations of the Waterfront, which includes but is not limited to athletics (sailing and crew team), academic departments, waterfront student activities, hosting collegiate and high school regattas, and Waterfront community programs such as summer camp, sailing and powerboat courses, clinics, and recreational programs
• Coordinate and market SUNY Maritime public programs especially STEM initiatives to the general public, local schools, and other organizations, with an emphasis on underserved populations, in New York City
• Manage and train personnel for the Waterfront including instructors, student assistants, summer staff and volunteers
• Facilitate an active traditional and social media presence with College's Communications office
• Manage and train personnel for the Waterfront including instructors, student assistants, summer staff and volunteers.
• Facilitate an active traditional and social media presence with College's Communications office
• Oversee public programs which include, but are not limited to, STEM programs, waterfront undergraduate courses and student activities, on-water athletics (sailing and crew team). and Waterfront community programs such as summer camp, sailing and powerboat courses, clinics, and recreational programs

Strategic Outreach to dramatically increase program size and scope (30%)

• Develop new initiatives (Le. STEM After School Program, school field trips) with faculty, staff: and students into a cohesive set of maritime education and training paths for the public, emphasizing disadvantaged youth
• Ensure programs meet the needs of students and organizations that support them by strengthening working relationships with feeder schools and other organizations
• Develop more and stronger partnerships with organizations, schools, and employers who share a commitment to building educational/employment pathways to maritime careers for youth with an emphasis on disadvantaged youth

Support (20%)

• Supervise safety and operational policies for the Waterfront
• Assist with execution of programs and special events -as needed
• Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained and operated to supportcurrent and long-range goals for campus and public programs
• Assist the Waterfront Director and SUNY Maritime College Institutional Advancement staff in obtaining financial support (i.e. grants, donations, sponsorships, program fees) from industry, foundation, government, and individuals to sustain and significantly grow Maritime· s STEM/public programming
• Support the success of colleagues and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education. youth development or STEM related field
• 1 -3 years experience developing, promoting, managing and evaluating academically enriching programs, community programs and/or student activities
• Enthusiastic, outgoing. organized, willing to continually learn and improve
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory or managerial experience at a school, camp, community recreation center, collegiate level Waterfront, or similar program
• 3-5 years of experience teaching middle school. high school or vocational training, working in STEM education, career preparation or youth development
• Ability to fundraise (i.e. grant writing)
• Competitive sailing experience at collegiate level or higher, coaching and instructing experience US Sailing Level l, 2 or 3 sailing instructor/coach, Certified Basic Keelboat. Cruising or
• Bareboat Certified Instructor
• US Sailing/US Powerboat Certified Sport or Cruising Powerboat Instructor

Additional Information:

Classification: The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinatoris a UUP position. The anticipated salary will be $70,000to$85,000withan outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see theFull-Time UUP Benefits Summary ). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously.

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Budget Title:Staff Associate

Local Title:Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

Line Number: 00116

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see:http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action .

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at(518) 474-6988or via email [e-mail] .

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter which must include the following information
• Statement addressing how yourpast and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advanceMaritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
• Names and contact information of three professional references

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