We're Looking for the Right People to Grow Our Team!
The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum's mission is to celebrate, honor, experience, and share the story of Maine's maritime heritage. It is a truly unique, fascinating, and diverse organization located in Rockland's South End on the shores of Rockland's working waterfront. With an active board and membership, visitors from around the world, a unique maritime collection, waterfront programs, classic boats, concerts, and a professional office building, we've been quietly growing since our founding in 2007.
If you'd like to join our team in one of the following positions, please send a letter (or email) of interest and resume to outreach (at) sailpowersteammuseum (dot) org
If you'd like to join our team in one of the following positions, please send a letter (or email) of interest and resume to outreach (at) sailpowersteammuseum (dot) org
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Currently Hiring: Waterfront Program DirectorAre you passionate about maritime education and community sailing? Do you love working with and teaching people of all ages? This might be the perfect job for you! Currently structured as a seasonal position, it can transition to year-round for the right person.
OVERVIEW: Midcoast Sailing Center (MCSC) and the Sail, Power & Steam Museum (SPSM) are seeking a Waterfront Program Director to lead and grow our diverse waterfront educational programs. This seasonal, 6-8-month position is responsible for the development, administration, and execution of our sailing and boating programs, including summer youth programs, adult lessons, charters, and shoulder-season clinics. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator, program manager, and sailing professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for community-based maritime education. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management & Development - Oversee and coordinate all MCSC and SPSM educational programs, including:
- Expand programming by identifying new opportunities and partnerships - Engage with Students, parents, and the community to foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment Operations & Administration - Schedule & coordinate all education programs, lessons, and charters - Update and automate administrative and enrollment systems as we expand programming - Establish and maintain systems, procedures, and safety protocols, including Local Operating Procedures - Manage program budgets, track expenses, and assist in fundraising efforts - Assist with marketing & outreach, including:
Staff Management and Training - Hire, train, and supervise seasonal staff and instructors - Ensure staff compliance with safety policies, instructional best practices, and organizational values Waterfront & Fleet Support - Assist with seasonal preparation, launching, hauling, and winter storage of museum and program vessels - Ensure all boats, docks, and facilities meet safety and operational standards - Work with both wooden and fiberglass boats, helping maintain and preserve the fleet QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have:
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