<span>Seasonal Program Coordinator</span>

$54,080 - $58,240/Yr

Northwest Maritime Center - Port Townsend, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Port Townsend, WA

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About the position

The Seasonal Program Coordinator at Northwest Maritime Center (NWM) is responsible for the logistical management of youth maritime programs, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for participants. This role involves a mix of administrative tasks and hands-on responsibilities, including staff training, program coordination, and communication with participants and parents. The coordinator will oversee operations during different seasons, focusing on school programs in spring and fall, and managing day-to-day activities for adult and youth programs in summer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers to plan, organize, and implement programs, including staff training and orientation.
• Facilitate engaging, hands-on programming for students (elementary through high school), both on land and water, including in inclement weather.
• Ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for all participants, adhering to safety and risk management protocols.
• Manage daily activities aligned with class content and assist with programming as needed.
• Serve as the main point of contact for participants, parents, and staff regarding questions, concerns, or feedback.
• Complete administrative tasks, including lesson plans, incident reports, and daily staff check-ins.
• Support summer program operations by supervising Youth Programs staff and ensuring smooth logistical and administrative processes.
• Provide fleet management support, including boat usage, sailing equipment, safety equipment, sailboat rigging and inspections, boat and gear handling and inventory, troubleshooting, and ensuring the safe operation of vessels.
• Serve as Port Captain two evenings per week, overseeing waterfront activities.
• Assist in volunteer and relief staff scheduling in collaboration with the Waterfront Programs Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.

Requirements

• Experience managing staff, working with youth and teens, and ensuring effective program delivery.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to engage collaboratively with parents, teachers, and colleagues.
• Teaching experience, preferably in informal settings such as camps or on the water, using diverse methods for various learning styles.
• Competence in student management, especially for elementary and middle school students.
• Experience coordinating sailing programs, including scheduling, logistics, gear management, and staff support.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry gear up to 50 lbs.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification and Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injector certification (or a plan to obtain).
• Valid driver's license and Washington State Boater's Card (or ability to obtain).
• Professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in small boat handling (outboards & towing), sailing and/or rowing, coupled with knowledge of fundamental boat operations, including standard knots, basic navigation, and awareness of weather, tides, and currents.
• US Sailing Level 2 Instructor certification.
• USCG OUPV 6-pack License.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in Marine Biology/Oceanography and associated sampling techniques.
• Demonstrated inquiry-based teaching ability.

Benefits

• $26-28 per hour
• Paid time off: 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked
• Employee discounts
• Season Completion Bonus: $1000 upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Subsidized housing ($300 per month rent) - Housing option includes a bed in a shared room in the Port Townsend crew house. There is a shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and laundry facilities.