Career Opportunities at Nauticus

The Nauticus Campus includes the Nauticus Discovery Center, Battleship Wisconsin, Sail Nauticus, and Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. The City of Norfolk and Nauticus Foundation work in unison to manage and maintain the Nauticus Campus.

Below are available positions offered by the Nauticus Foundation and the City of Norfolk. Check back again for updated postings.


Current Nauticus Foundation Opportunities

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 Center. 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©3 nonprofit, raising funds to support the mission and activities of Nauticus.  

The Role 

The Human Resource Generalist leads the daily responsibilities of employee onboarding, administration of compensation and benefits plans and ensuring compliance with organizational policy and procedures. 

The Human Resource Generalist reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.  

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Administer compensation and benefit plans. 
  • Assist with the monthly benefit reconciliation with the accounting team. 
  • Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes. 
  • Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives. 
  • Provide support to employees in various HR related topics such as leave, compensation, benefits. 
  • Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict free workplace. 
  • Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies. 
  • Assist with the roll out of performance management system for the organization. 
  • Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics. 
  • Maintain employee files and records electronically and in paper form. 
  • Ensure compliance with employment labor regulations.  
  • Continually updating position knowledge  
  • All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • BA or BS degree 
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of Human Resource experience in a corporate, non-profit, museum or relevant field. 
  • Proven oversight of process and procedure experience required. 
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented for thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. 
  • Self-starter who is inspired by regulatory compliance and driven to ensure excellence in all transactions processed. 
  • Strong verbal and written communications and project management skills 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook 
  • Customer Service Orientation  

Working Environment 
This is an office-based position with occasional physical requirements for events, programs, etc. (Must have ability to lift 25 lbs.)   Occasional nights, weekends, and holiday work required. 

This position is a Part Time Hourly role and Pay Range is based on experience.  This position is currently open and will close on February 28, 2024. 

TO APPLY Please send resume, cover letter to amy.owens@norfolk.gov. Please include Human Resource Generalist in the subject line. No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted. 

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

We are looking for skilled, enthusiastic, and competent sailing instructors for our 2024 Summer Camp season. Camps run from June until August, and specific dates will be posted in the spring of 2024. Campers will range from beginner sailing to the basics of coastal cruising and racing.  We focus on teaching lifelong leadership, communication and teamwork skills through sailing and STEM education. Training is provided.

Qualifications

  • Must be available to work summer of 2024 (30-40 hours per 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 and education experience for campers.
  • US Sailing Level 1, 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 certifications

Compensation:  $17 – $20 an hour

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, work resume, and sailing resume via email with the subject line “2024 Summer Instructor” to Dylan Guill at Dylan.guill@norfolk.gov.

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 2024 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)

Hours: The Academy is an after-school program that run Monday – Thursday from 2:30 -6:00 PM. Must work at least 1 day per week to be considered.

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

Anticipated start date, March 4, 2024

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 .


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