Career Opportunities at Nauticus

Job Description

The Camp Aftercare Educator is a seasonal staff member of the Sail Nauticus team who provides after-hours purposeful play activities for our Design. Build. Sail. summer camp participants. The Aftercare Educator’s responsibilities include supervising campers ages 8-14, planning aftercare activities, and ensuring the aftercare space is safe, tidy, and ready for use each day.

Dates

July 31 – August 4 & August 7 – 11

Hours

2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Qualifications

5+ years of working with elementary/middle school age students in a formal or informal environment. Must pass full background check.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover lefter and resume via email with the subject line “Aftercare Educator” to the Director of Education and Community Engagement at Nathan.sandel@norfolk.gov.

*Position is classified as an independent contractor.

Job Description

The City of Norfolk’s Maritime Center, Nauticus, is seeking an energetic candidate for the position of Maritime Center Specialist I for Admissions. The Maritime Center Specialist I (Admissions) will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the admissions area. Work involves operating a computer, providing guests with various information, and maintaining the assigned work area.

Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military. Additionally, Nauticus manages and oversees Virginia’s only cruise ship operation.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

Six (6) months of cash handling and customer service or guest services experience is required.

The preferred candidate will have strong public speaking and sales skills.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within this application.  Your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and verified with the information you provided in the body of your application.
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• Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable.  Writing “See resume” with no other information is considered an incomplete application and will not be considered.

Compensation and Hours

Starting pay: $15.00/hour for up to 20 hours per week, shifts vary to include weekdays, weekends, and some holidays.

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About Nauticus/Sail Nauticus:

Established in 1994, Nauticus is a maritime discovery center that hosts 350,000 visitors annually and is home to the Nauticus Museum, Sail Nauticus sailing center, Schooner Virginia, the Battleship Wisconsin, and the Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Nauticus’ mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences, and by sharing access to maritime resources.
This position is funded by the Nauticus Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit, raising funds to support the mission and activities of Nauticus.

Job Description:

Sail Nauticus, a department of the Nauticus Foundation, is looking for skilled, enthusiastic, and competent sailing instructors for our 2023 Academy Spring semester. As a Sail Nauticus instructor you will assist in teaching our sailing curriculum to 6th – 8th grade Norfolk Public School students. Instructors must also be able to safely navigate a busy commercial waterway while ensuring a safe, organized, and educational experience for our students. Other duties include minor maintenance and upkeep of our equipment, facilities, and fleet.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Co-lead educational STEM lessons alongside Sail Nauticus Education Coordinator
• Keep middle school students engaged and supported during programming
• Safely oversee a small group of middle school students for land-based and on-the-water instruction
• Operate a keelboat in an active harbor (Elizabeth River)

Qualifications:
• Experience operating a keelboat with multiple passengers in an active waterfront
• Experience working with or teaching youth (Preferred)
• Experience in teaching sailing
• Must possess Virginia or other state Safe Boating Certification
• US Sailing Basic Keelboat or Level 1 instructor (Preferred)
• Active First Aid and CPR (Preferred)

Compensation: $17-$20 an hour, dependent upon experience and certifications held.

Anticipated start date, March 6, 2023

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, work resume, and sailing resume via email with the subject line “Sail Academy Instructor” to Dylan Guill at Dylan.guill@norfolk.gov.

About Nauticus
Established in 1994, Nauticus is a maritime discovery center that hosts 350,000 visitors annually and is home to the Nauticus Museum, Sail Nauticus sailing center, Schooner Virginia, the Battleship Wisconsin, and the Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Nauticus’ mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences, and by sharing access to maritime resources.
This position is funded by the Nauticus Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit, raising funds to
support the mission and activities of Nauticus

Position Description
We are looking for skilled, enthusiastic, and competent sailing instructors for our 2023 Summer Camp season. Camps run from the week of June 26th through August 11th and range from beginner sailing to the basics of coastal cruising. We focus on teaching lifelong leadership, communication and teamwork skills through sailing and STEM education.

Requirements

• Must be available to work Monday – Friday from June 26th through August 11th 30-38 hours a week.
• Experience teaching children preferred; Must enjoy working with children ages 8-15.
• Ability to comfortably and safely navigate a busy commercial waterway while ensuring a safe, organized, educational experience for campers.
• US Sailing Level 1 certification, US Sailing Keelboat Instructor or USCG license preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have VA (or other state) Safe Boaters License by hire date.
• Be able to prepare lessons, Chalk Talks and other related daily activities.
• Must hold current CPR/First Aid certification.

Compensation
$17-$20 per hour

How To Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and sailing resume to dylan.guill@norfolk.gov with the subject line “2023 Summer Instructor”. For more information about our Summer Camp, visit nauticus.org/educate/students/summer-camps