Anchor Watch Overnight Program Educator

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:This position provides hands-on engaging programming for scout and other youth groups who sleep overnight at Mystic Seaport Museum on weekends.  For a description of Anchor Watch programs and a typical schedule, visit http://www.mysticseaport.org/learn/youth/anchor-watch/   

This position is a weekend seasonal job starting March 3rd, 2025 through June 8th, 2025. Hours range from 9 hours to 30 hours per weekend during this time. 

Applications are due on January 17th, 2025. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead tours, outdoor and indoor activities
• Supervise guests overnight on board the Joseph Conrad, in the Planetarium, or on the Village Green
• Assist in rigging climbing
• Assist with cleaning of program facilities
• Provide excellent customer service and excellent visitor experiences
• Build a professional repertoire through continuous growth and mastery of content, skills, hands-on education, presentation and delivery techniques
• Contribute to the development of new programs and enhancement of existing programs
• Help advance department and institutional goals, adhere to mission, and serve as ambassador for Mystic Seaport Museum

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children, youth and families in formal or informal settings; ability to engage students in a dynamic and energetic manner
• Demonstrate caring and respectful attitude towards children, youth, and families
• Ability to lead education tours of the Museum, indoor/outdoor games and crafts, climb the rigging
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse staff across the Museum as well as external customers
• Self-directed learning, ability to retain learned information, and use of knowledge to engage audiences of all ages and learning styles
• Absolute reliability, punctuality and positive attitude
• Flexibility, versatility, and adaptability
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to get along with others; ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to perform assignments creatively, conscientiously, and accurately with high standards of quality and overall effectiveness. 
• Capacity for accepting responsibility of position without need for follow-up; ability to act independently without specific instructions.
• Must possess and reflect a polished professional demeanor in a variety of situations.
• College level training is required; background in museum education, maritime history, and/or teaching or youth development experience is preferred
• Willingness to work a highly flexible schedule corresponding to the needs of the Museum

Physical/Mental Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Deliver programs in venues that can be cold, wet, hot, or dirty; work outside in all weather
• Late nights, early mornings, overnight on the Joseph Conrad, in the Planetarium, or on the Village Green- primarily on Friday and Saturday nights