Shipboard Educator

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Independence Seaport Museum Full time

Hours: Part Time Seasonal; Must be available for nights and weekends (April 2024 - September 8, 2024)

Description: 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 Shipboard Educators are responsible for learning and understanding a wide range of historical content and context related to both historic ships.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.

Qualifications:

  • High school education or equivalent and/or commensurate work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in history, public history, museum studies or related field a plus. Interest in/Experience in naval and maritime history or STEM subjects a plus.
  • 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.

Essential Duties:

  • 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

The Independence Seaport Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged in our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To apply:

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Independence Seaport Museum allows visitors to discover Philadelphia's river of history and world of connections. For more information, please visit .

Location: Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106. The Museum is easily accessible by public transportation and nearby parking.

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