Maritime Center Specialist II (Education)

About the role

Norfolk, Virginia is the home to the world's largest naval station and the epicenter for business, arts, and culture in Coastal Virginia. Norfolk has been recognized by numerous publications as an ideal place to live, work, enjoy, and raise a family. The City of Norfolk is dedicated to competitive compensation and a robust retirement package; you can contribute positively to your community while also achieving personal success. Nauticus is a maritime discovery center 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. Nauticus is currently seeking a Maritime Center Specialist II (Education). This role is responsible for performing informal and formal programs at Nauticus’ campus and around the region to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of maritime themes. A successful candidate will have strong public speaking skills, a desire to engage with people, and the ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public presentations for school groups both on and offsite
• Engage with the museum guests through formal programming and informal interactions
• Collaborate with other educators to assist with program development, creation, and execution
• Assist with promotion and execution of education programs and events
• Present STEM and history programs to diverse audiences, including but not limited to school groups, family groups, special youth groups, teachers, and the public including the set up for programs, events, and activities.
• Perform interactive education program including floor programs, workshops, summer camp and special events
• Assist guests with special needs, questions, or complaints in a courteous and responsible manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the public
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift from ground to above the shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and considerable experience working in a museum or visitor attraction environment. Preferred candidate education: Some college. Preferred candidate experience: Previous experience in formal or informal education environments.

Work Location: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510

Schedule

Year-round position working weekdays, weekends and some holidays; varied schedule of 20 hours per week.

Pay

Hourly wage: $16.00

Benefits

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. Retirement: If hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, required to contribute five percent (5%) of salary toward retirement benefit (pre-tax payroll deduction). If hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, required to contribute five percent (5%) of salary toward retirement benefit (pre-tax payroll deduction). Tuition Assistance Program: Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service are eligible to apply; school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.