Anchor Watch Overnight Program Educator
Anchor Watch Overnight Program Educator
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:This position provides handson 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/learn/youth/anchorwatch/
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 handson 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
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
- Selfdirected 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 followup; 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
Employment Type
Temp
