Open Job Postings - Northwest Maritime

Northwest Maritime is a respected sailing school committed to providing top-quality sailing education to enthusiasts of all levels. We are currently seeking a qualified and passionate Adult Sailing Instructor to join our team and inspire students to develop their sailing skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. As the Adult Sailing Instructor, you'll be guiding classes on our Cal 20 and Catalina 250 keelboats. Each student wraps up the experience with a US Sailing membership, a logbook, and a Basic Keelboat Certification. We keep it intimate, with only up to 4 students on board each class.

What makes a great team member for us? Someone who can navigate the dynamic environment of teaching sail to novices, all while keeping a calm demeanor. You will need to genuinely understand and address the needs of our adult students through clear and effective communication. So, if you're into the idea of spending your summer on the waters of the Salish Sea, sharing your love for sailing, and creating lasting memories, we'd love to have you on deck. Let's sail into summer together! 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach daily lesson plans in keeping with the class content as presented in the program description and under the guidance of the Waterfront Programs Manager

• Ensure that all boats and safety equipment are prepared for each day of programming, in cooperation with the Programs Operation Coordinator

• Frequent communication with Waterfront Programs Manager and/or the Summer Program Coordinator as needed

• Ensure and maintain an emotionally and physically safe, fun, and educational environment for all participants

• Facilitating a shoreside program in inclement weather

• Participation in the Staff Training (date to be determined),  pre-season set up, and postseason tear down of the program

• Other related duties as assigned by the Waterfront Programs Manager

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While the primary focus of this position is sailing instruction, the Adult Sailing Instructor works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 + years of experience teaching in a sail training environment or comparable sailing experience

• USCG six-pack license

• Knowledge of safe boating practices

• Basic outboard experience

• Ability to obtain-

• Washington State Boaters Card

• Current First Aid/CPR certification or training plan

• CDC “Heads Up” online concussion training

• Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test

HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS

• Current US Sailing Keelboat Instructor or the ability to obtain

• Current US Sailing membership

• Experience sailing in the Salish Sea

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit your resume with the online application.

• Deadline for applications: Open until filled

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• 5 month seasonal position with potential of up to 40 hrs/week, depending on class schedule

• Dates: May 6-September 30, 2024

• NWM’s main offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $25.50-$28.00 per hour, non-exempt 

• Sick time accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts on classes and in NWM-run retail stores

• Shared Employee Housing Available ($300/mo) during employment

NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.

The Maritime Education Manager is responsible for implementing the educational programs and activities in our partnership with Maritime High School (MHS). They provide leadership, mentorship, and support to the team of Northwest Maritime’s (NWM) instructors, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of educational delivery and other elements of our partnership.  This will range from overseeing grant deliverables to sustaining our industry partnerships via a mentorship program.  They will collaborate with MHS stakeholders to design and adapt curriculum, assess student learning, and monitor program outcomes, as well as provide direct instruction to MHS students on and off the water. 

The ideal candidate brings a blend of experience in day-to-day operations of education programs and an ability to initiate and support systems and processes to ensure the sustainability and growth of our program at MHS. This position collaborates with and supports the Maritime Program Manager, tasked with managing integrated partnerships and strategic thinking for this innovative maritime education project. We are looking for an energetic, committed, collaborative program-builder who can take one of our flagship programs into its next phase of growth!

Northwest Maritime (NWM) is an innovative non-profit organization, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas, and teamwork allow us to provide transformative maritime experiences for our students. NWM is a founding partner of MHS, part of the Highline Public School District in Des Moines, WA. This school approach is student-centered, maritime-focused, and equity-driven.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

MHS Program  Leadership

• Supervise a team of 2 NWM instructors to provide transformative maritime experiences for MHS students

• Foster a work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas, and teamwork inspire staff

• Empower the NWM’s MHS teams in their responsibilities by delegating tasks with clear goals, deadlines, and feedback and knowing when to collaborate and problem-solve proactively

• Collaborate with NWM’s Grants Manager, Grants Analyst, Deputy Program Director, and HPS personnel to manage implementation of and reporting on MHS grant funding 

• Collaborate with the Maritime Program Manager, MHS Principal, and other HPS/MHS staff & leadership to support the success of the school, and in alignment with our partnership agreement

Program Development and Implementation 

• Work with Maritime Program Manager to identify and develop curriculum standards and educational best practices needed for 9th & 10th graders as part of the Career Connected Learning progression, which involves industry-engaged programmatic activities such as career exploration conversations, mentorships, workplace-based learning experiences, and internships

• Support the MHS Program Manager in working closely with NWM leadership to establish evaluation criteria to track the success of our MHS Program

• Provide direct instruction for our MHS programs, specifically 9th & 10th grade but also 11th & 12th, if needed

Program Operations

• Ensure adherence to all risk reduction and emergency response policies and preparedness, as directed by Highline Public Schools, NWM, and industry and community partners

• Manage purchases and expense tracking for the use and care of all program supplies, tools, and equipment for NWM activities at MHS

• Oversee NWM-supported fieldwork coordination and scheduling in coordination with HPS staff & processes

• Coordinate with NWM Waterfront Program Manager on any vessel transits, maintenance, and moorage 

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position focuses on instructional leadership and program implementation, the Maritime Education Manager works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven work experience as a team leader with excellent communication skills, strong organizational and systems thinking skills as well as problem-solving and time-management skills

• Ability to design and facilitate engaging, rigorous, and inclusive participatory education and/or Project Based Learning experiences.

• Demonstrated experience in the maritime field 

• Demonstrated program development, curriculum development, and/or leadership experience in an educational setting

• Current first aid/CPR or training plan to achieve this certification

• Ability to lift and carry gear up to 50lbs

• Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test. Throughout employment with the Northwest Maritime, certain boat-based program employees will be enrolled in a random drug testing program administered by the Maritime Consortium, in compliance with the Coast Guard mandatory drug testing regulation, as contained in 46 CFR part 16

HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience, preferably in a high school setting, with experience in project-based learning methodologies

• Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.

• Experience in workforce development programs and/or knowledge of the career & technical education landscape in WA state

• Experience working in an integrated partnership 

• Understanding of and relationships with the communities served by Maritime High School

• Relevant experience in Puget Sound waters 

• Experience with outboard engines and small boat operations

• Experience with grant management & reporting

• Spanish language skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit your resume with the online application

• Deadline for applications: Open until filled

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work at Maritime High School located at 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA 98198

• Occasional work at NWM main offices, located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is full time, 40 hours/week

• Reports to: Maritime Program Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $26 - $32 per hour, non-exempt

• 100% company paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance + contributions to HSA account 

• Matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA retirement fund after 1 year of employment 

• Paid time off: accrues 2 weeks of vacation per year, 17 paid holidays in a calendar year, & 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked.

• Employee Discounts

• Full details on benefits

NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.

The Maritime Education Instructor is responsible for Northwest Maritime’s (NWM) everyday operations and instruction at the Maritime High School (MHS). You will plan and implement NWM’s independent programming, and in collaboration with MHS staff develop projects and contribute to the function of the school. Utilize your experience in project-based learning, teaching, youth mentorship, and maritime-related industries to lead students in a variety of contexts: 

• Maritime-related lessons aboard our 40-foot educational vessel, Admiral Jack, including Vessel Operations and Marine Science

• Certificate courses in the classroom, including Washington Boater’s Education Cards

• Boat design and construction in the on-site woodshop

• Place-based, maritime-focused trips off campus in collaboration with partner organizations and businesses

Your unique blend of education and maritime skills will enhance our school's operations and instructional capabilities. Your experiences showcase innovative education through project design and group facilitation, emphasizing a student-centered approach that celebrates individual strengths and passions. Your dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the maritime industry ensures a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. We look forward to the valuable contributions you will make to our team and the students we support.

NWM is an innovative non-profit organization, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas, and teamwork allow us to provide transformative maritime experiences for our students. NWM is a founding partner of MHS, part of the Highline Public School District in Des Moines, WA. This school approach is student-centered, maritime-focused, and equity-driven.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement authentic and engaging maritime-focused curriculum through project-based learning aligned to MHS competencies, academic and industry standards, and the MHS maritime curriculum map

• Provide direct instruction using inclusive instructional techniques to differentiate for and accommodate all students and learning styles

• Collaborate with maritime industry partners to design relevant and engaging learning opportunities for students that can support their career and educational growth

• Establish and maintain safe and inclusive learning environments

• Support the implementation of meaningful projects with MHS teachers that blend academics, industry/workforce skills, and social-emotional learning that culminate in exhibitions of learning at regular intervals 

• Support the operational needs of the NWM program, including program gear, maintenance, and the logistics of implementing all our programs

• Support the growth of a physically and emotionally safe school culture through participation in staff training, regular staff meetings, and collaborative planning times

• Participate in community engagement and student recruitment events and activities

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While the primary focus of this position is the direct planning and instruction of maritime-related experiences at MHS, the Maritime Education Instructor works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching in hands-on alternative learning environments

• Strong professional skills including organization, time management, and accountability 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills 

• Strong relationship-building with students, families, and school partners 

• Experience and ability to work with and understand the developmental nature of our young people with a focus on developing their innate skills

• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn Maritime Skills

• Current CPR & FA certification or a willingness to enroll in classes upon hiring

• Valid WA State Driver’s License

• Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test. Throughout employment with Northwest Maritime Center, certain boat-related program employees will be enrolled in a random drug testing program administered by the Maritime Consortium, in compliance with the Coast Guard mandatory drug testing regulation, as contained in 46 CFR part 16.

HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching in hands-on alternative learning environment, preferably in the following areas: Marine sciences and resource management, vessel/ boat operations design or marine construction, engineering, design, and construction

• Multi-lingual and/or ASL skills

• Experience working with English Language Learners 

• Experience with positive youth development and supporting the social and emotional needs of students

• Experience with Project Based Learning, Performance Assessment and/or Mastery-based Assessment 

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential: 25T license and above 

• Experience or certification as a paddling instructor or guide

• Experience teaching shop safety and woodworking 

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit your resume with the online application

• Deadline for applications: Open until filled, application review begins July 15, 2024

• Ideally the successful applicant will start in the position in early August 2024

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work on the MHS Campus at 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA 98198

• Regular shift is 8 am to 4 pm, with occasional adjustments due to programming schedule

• Furloughed during July and August 

• Occasional weekend work may be required

• NWM main offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is full-time, 40 hours/week

• Reports to: Maritime Education Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $22 - $25 per hour, non-exempt

• 100% company paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance + contributions to HSA account 

• Matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA retirement fund after 1 year of employment 

• Paid time off: accrues 2 weeks of vacation per year, 17 paid holidays in a calendar year, & 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts

• Full details on benefits

NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.