Open Job Postings - Northwest Maritime Center

The Learn to Sail program at the NWMC has been around for 20 + years.  However, in the last 10 years, it has grown tremendously and become a key part of our summer programming. The Adult Sailing Instructor is responsible for teaching US Sailing Certified Basic Keelboat classes on board our 2 keelboats (Cal 20 and Cal 25).  Each student graduates with a US Sailing membership, a logbook, and a certification.  There are up to 4 students on board in each class.

We love working with team members who:

• Are strong leaders and can be flexible in dynamic situations.
• Good listeners to the needs of adult students and able to communicate clearly.
• Can be an outstanding role model for the participants and work collaboratively.

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 – fuel for outboards, charged VHFs, and inflatables pumped up.
• 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 this position’s primary responsibility is in sailing instruction, the Adult Sailing Instructor will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors to the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then—sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 + years of experience teaching in a sail training environment
• Current US Sailing Keelboat Instructor or USCG six-pack license
• Current US Sailing membership (NWMC will assist with gaining membership if not current)
• Knowledge of safe boating practices
• Basic outboard experience
• Washington State Boaters Card
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or training plan
• CDC “Heads Up” online concussion training or training plan
• Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test. 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit your resume with the online application.
• Deadline for applications: Open until filled

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position is seasonal, up to 40 hours per week, depending on scheduled classes
• Dates: May 10 to September 27, 2023, subject to change
• Main NWMC Offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
• Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $24-$25.50 per hour, non-exempt 
• Sick time accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 25 hours worked
• Employee discounts on classes and in NWMC-run retail stores

As a Dock Attendant, you will provide outstanding, friendly customer service to all port patrons and employees. This position serves to provide direct support to marine guests in the Point Hudson Marina and the Boat Haven, managed by the Port of Port Townsend. 

You will welcome and assist visiting boaters with docking and securing vessels, including line handling and fendering as needed. Walking the docks, you will enjoy the fresh air while providing hospitality to guests, including welcoming RV visitors and handing out Port of Port Townsend welcome bags. With an eye for detail, you will maintain the cleanliness and safety of the marina by picking up trash.

Each day you will coordinate with the Port of Port Townsend customer service representatives (CSRs) using a radio or some other method of communication so they can ask questions and relay information. They will provide lists of the ins and outs each day for both the marina and the RV park. You may be asked to help with incidental (non-union) tasks. 

We love working with team members who:

• Have a can-do, customer service attitude, with a willingness to jump in and help

• Bring their best self and find it in others

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of line handling, vessel operations, and docking

• Ability to work weekends and holidays throughout the summer

• Capability to lift, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs

• Physical ability to walk, crouch, kneel, twist, stoop, reach, bend, and climb

• At least 16 years of age

WAGE & WORK SCHEDULE

• $16 per hour, non-exempt seasonal

• Benefits: 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked & employee discounts 

• Initial training will occur in early June, determined by applicants' availability

• Shifts are 4 hours per day from either 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 12 PM - 4 PM

• The coverage schedule will be shared between 4 - 6 dock attendants

• Daily (7 days per week): June 17 - September 4

• Wooden Boat Festival: September 8-10

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position’s primary responsibility is greeting and welcoming visitors to the marina, the Dock Attendant will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. 

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.

Spend your summer months as a Learn to Sail Assistant Instructor, teaching youth to sail on a fleet of Optis, 420s, and FJs. You will teach 8- to 18-year-old students from beginner to advanced level sailing, communicate with parents, and uphold all NWMC safety policies and procedures.  

We love working with team members who:

• have a proactive work ethic– willing to jump in and help in any aspect of programming when necessary. 

• love to create a fun, inclusive and safe atmosphere for learning.

• communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and are flexible in dynamic situations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach daily lesson plans in keeping with the class content as presented in the program description, including facilitating a shore-side program in inclement weather

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

• Complete and follow all required and necessary daily paperwork and related guidelines, i.e., lesson plans, incident reports (as needed), class actuals, maintenance/equipment log

• Participation in pre-season set up and postseason tear down of the program

• Participation in the Staff Orientation - date to be determined

• Other duties as assigned by the Summer Program Coordinator

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position’s primary responsibility is in sailing instruction, the Assistant Instructor will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors to the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then—sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Current US Sailing Level 1 Small boat Instructor or Sailing Team experience

• Experience in boat handling small row boats, sailboats, and inflatables

• Good understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing

• Current First Aid/CPR certification or training plan

• CDC “Heads Up” online concussion training or training plan

• Knowledge of safe boating practices or training plan

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

• At least 16 years of age

• All education staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including booster or have a medical exemption, verification is required

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete the online application

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work

• Main NWMC Offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is seasonal, June 26 to August 31, 2023, up to 40 hours/week

• Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $16-$18 per hour, non-exempt 

• Paid time off: accrues 1 hour of sick time for every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.

Spend your summer months as a Messing About in Boats Assistant Instructor, literally messing about in boats with young kids sparking wonder and curiosity! If you love working with students exploring the ways of the sea through activities like tying knots and gleefully belting out (kid-appropriate) sea shanties, then this seasonal position is made for you.  You will lead 5- to 10-year-old students in experiences to have fun and increase comfort on the water, communicate with parents, create curriculum, and uphold all NWMC safety policies and procedures.  

We love working with team members who:

• have a proactive work ethic– willing to jump in and help in any aspect of programming when necessary. 

• love to create a fun, inclusive and safe atmosphere for learning.

• communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and are flexible in dynamic situations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in teaching daily lesson plans in keeping with the class content as presented in the program description, including facilitating a shoreside program in inclement weather

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

• Complete and follow all required and necessary daily paperwork and related guidelines, i.e., lesson plans, incident reports (as needed), class actuals, maintenance/equipment log

• Participation in pre-season set up and postseason tear down of the program

• Participation in the Staff Orientation - date to be determined

• Other duties as assigned by the Summer Program Coordinator

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position’s primary responsibility is in sparking wonder and curiosity in young kids, the Assistant Instructor will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors to the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then—sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience caring for and communicating with children ages 5-10

• Experience in boat handling small row boats, sailboats, and inflatables

• CDC “Heads Up” online concussion training or training plan

• Washington State Boaters Card with knowledge of safe boating practices or training plan

• Current First Aid/CPR certification or training plan

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

• At least 16 years of age

• All education staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including booster or have a medical exemption, verification is required

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete the online application

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work

• Main NWMC Offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is seasonal, June 26 to August 31, 2023, up to 40 hours/week

• Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $16 per hour, non-exempt

• Paid time off: accrues 1 hour of sick time for every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.

In the summer, the education/passenger 40’ power cat Admiral Jack switches from a floating classroom to a passenger vessel for hire in Port Townsend. As the Summer Deckhand, you will serve when the boat is in Port Townsend in the summer months, conducting tours on Port Townsend Bay Friday through Sunday, June through August. You will work with the Captain to ensure the safe and proper management of Admiral Jack. 

We love working with team members who:

• have a proactive work ethic– willing to jump in and help in any aspect of programming when necessary

• communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and are flexible in dynamic situations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Captain to safely operate the vessel

• Ensure the safety of passengers under the direction of the Captain

• Create a friendly atmosphere and engage the public during sails, offering interpretive information while underway

• Other duties as assigned

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position’s primary responsibility is in supporting the Captain to provide a safe and engaging tour experience for passengers, the Admiral Jack deckhand will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors to the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then—sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Deckhand experience: line handling, basic navigation, emergency drills

• Current first aid/CPR certification 

• Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all types of weather 

• Ability to lift and carry gear up to 50lbs 

• Ability to work well both independently and as a team member

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with motor vessels >30 ft 

• Experience with marine engines

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit a resume with the online application

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work

• Main NWMC Offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is seasonal, June 1 to September 11, 2023, Fridays - Sunday, 9am - 4pm

• Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $18-21 per hour, non-exempt

• Paid time off: accrues 1 hour of sick time for every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.

In the summer, the education/passenger 40’ power cat Admiral Jack switches from a floating classroom to a passenger vessel for hire in Port Townsend. The Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) seeks a Captain with excellent vessel handling skills and the ability to work well with the public to lead the small crew aboard Admiral Jack. Tours take place on the Port Townsend Bay Friday through Sunday, June through August.

We love working with team members who:

• have a proactive work ethic– willing to jump in and help in any aspect of programming when necessary

• communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and are flexible in dynamic situations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe Operations

• Operate day trips (2 - 6 hours) in the Inland Waters of Puget Sound.  

• Create a friendly atmosphere and engage the public during sails, offering interpretive information while underway

Safety Regulations and Maintenance

• Ensure all onboard safety checks are regularly conducted

• Inspect and maintain all relevant logs and safety equipment

• Maintain a clean and safe vessel, initiating and supervising any necessary repairs to maintain operational condition of readiness   

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Collaborate with Program and Campus Directors to implement program schedules

• Maintain strong communication with the greater NWMC staff through regular meetings and email, as needed and/or expected

Other duties as assigned

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safe operations of Admiral Jack, the Captain, will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors to the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then—sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• USCG 100-ton Inland Master’s license

• Medical certification: CPR and First Aid

• 4+ years of safe operation as Captain

• Demonstrated excellence in boat handling with a preferred emphasis on twin-screw vessels

• Familiarity with COIs, ship construction, repair, and systems

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities

• Experience catering to the public aboard ships

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

• Computer literacy with preference to the Google ecosystem of programs

HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS

• STCW endorsements including BST, Advanced Firefighting, RADAR, and Med-PIC

• TWIC certification

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit a resume with the online application

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work

• Main NWMC Offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is seasonal, June 1 to September 11, 2023, Fridays - Sunday

• Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $22-25.50 per hour, non-exempt

• Paid time off: accrues 1 hour of sick time for every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.

Our retail store is the front door to our organization, where we create a welcoming and informative experience for our visitors, program participants, and the public. In this seasonal role as a Visitor Experience Associate, you will join the team providing this experience. 

We love working with team members who:

• Enjoy warmly helping people 

• Work well as part of a team

• Bring their best self and find it in others

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guests, Customers, and Community:

• Provide customer service for all NWMC visitors including tourists, program participants, and the public.

• Assist visitors in person, over the phone, and via email with their retail and registration needs 

• Maintain a thorough understanding and awareness of the organization’s activities, the local community, and the maritime sector

Northwest Maritime Retail:

• Assist the Retail Specialist, Visitor Experience Supervisor, with receiving, tagging, and stocking merchandise

• Check-in & guide guests to Summer boat tour location

• Support the organization during large events, including Wooden Boat Festival and Race to Alaska

• Effectively navigate Point of Sale software, and other technology as needed

• Other duties as assigned

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position’s primary responsibility is in a retail setting, the Visitor Experience Associate will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors regarding the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then—sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Responsible, detail-oriented, proactive, and have the ability to represent the NWMC in a friendly and enthusiastic manner

• Strong customer service skills 

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit your resume with the online application.

• Deadline for applications: Open until filled, application review begins May 15, 2023

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work

• Main NWMC Offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368

• Position is seasonal part-time, 20-24 hours/week, from May to October

• Reports to: Visitor Experience Supervisor

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS

• $16-$18 per hour, non-exempt

• Paid time off: sick time is accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked

• Employee discounts during months of employment

The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.  Read our Antiracism & Inclusion Statement here.