Shipboard Educator

INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Shipboard Educators are responsible for engaging Independence Seaport Museum's audience with the historic ships Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna. Shipboard Educators are responsible for learning and understanding a wide range of historical content and context related to both historic ships. This includes providing guided tours on both vessels and executing specialty and afterhours tours. In addition to tours, Shipboard Educators are expected to engage the public on a more informal basis by speaking with visitors, tourists, and school groups. When no tours are in progress, Shipboard Educators are on hand to answer questions and facilitate activities. Shipboard Educators report to the Manager of Historic Ships and Shipboard Education Coordinator.
Note that this is a seasonal/temporary role, beginning in May and will end in early Fall.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent and/or commensurate work experience.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of children, adults, and other audiences.
• Ability to adapt and interpret information to groups of all ages and abilities.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with shipboard preservationists, volunteers, other interpreters, and ISM staff.
• Flexibility, patience, friendly, and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to work outdoors and onboard the historic ships during the peak of summer weather and temperatures.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in customer relations/engagement, history, museum studies or related field a plus.
• Interest in/experience in naval and maritime history or STEM subjects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing public guided tours of Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna
• Leading specialty and after-hours tours of Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna
• Facilitating and occasionally assistance with creating learning opportunities and programs centered around Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna
• Assisting in working and overseeing special events aboard ship as necessary
• Managing general public safety while aboard ship
• Maintaining cleanliness of public facing and crew spaces while aboard ship
• Assisting in general shipboard operations
• Lead school programs as needed (training provided)
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees