Shipwright I Specialist

Mystic Seaport Museum seeks a skilled Shipwright I Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in ship and boat maintenance, preservation or restoration projects.

The primary focus of this role is to perform Maintenance and Restoration tasks related to watercraft preservation, including heavy timber ship carpentry and joinery.

• Main Responsibilities:
• Proficient in caulk and paint vessels in a traditional manner
• Perform work in support of other areas of the museum
• Represent Mystic Seaport Museum in a professional manner at all times
• To teach and pass on skills to others through various methods

Requirements:

• A minimum of five years' experience in ship and boat maintenance, preservation or restoration projects
• Possess a high degree of skill within the above areas of responsibility
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends on a rotational basis
• Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks and projects
• A valid driver's license and State Safe Boating Certificate are required

Desirable Skills:

• Carpentry as related to traditional watercraft preservation and new construction
• Caulking and painting vessels in a traditional manner
• Heavy timber sawmilling and material handling
• Research related to watercraft preservation

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year