Young Mariner Program Manager

Young Mariner Program Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

About the Program

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum’s youth education programs connect young people with Cape Cod’s maritime heritage, marine environment, and working waterfront through hands-on, place-based learning.

The Museum’s flagship Young Mariner Program (YMP) is a summer enrichment program introducing children and young adults to marine science, maritime history, STEM, boating, fishing, coastal ecology, and traditional maritime skills through experiential learning on and off the water.

YMP is complemented by school field trips and an expanding range of youth programs, including after-school, school vacation, workshops, and other seasonal opportunities.

Position Overview

The Young Mariner Program Manager leads the development, management, and delivery of the Museum’s youth education programs. The position oversees all aspects of YMP, including curriculum, staffing, registration, budgeting, family communication, partnerships, safety, logistics, and daily operations.

The Manager also develops and facilitates school field trips and new educational programs that expand opportunities for young people to engage with marine science, maritime history, STEM, and Cape Cod’s coastal environment.

Working closely with Museum staff, educators, community partners, scientists, maritime professionals, donors, and funders, the Manager will help strengthen and grow the Museum’s youth programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing development of the Young Mariner Program.
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate curriculum in marine science, maritime history, STEM, boating, fishing, coastal ecology, environmental stewardship, and maritime skills.
• Plan and coordinate summer programming at the Museum, aboard vessels, and at beaches, coastal habitats, field sites, and partner organizations.
• Develop and lead school field trips and other educational programs using the Museum’s collections, vessels, waterfront location, and maritime resources.
• Develop new programs, including after-school, school vacation, workshops, youth boatbuilding, and other seasonal opportunities.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and mentor seasonal counselors, educators, interns, and CITs.
• Manage registration, enrollment, scholarships, family communications, medical documentation, and other program administration.
• Develop and manage the annual YMP budget and monitor program revenue and expenses.
• Track enrollment, participation, demographics, scholarships, and program outcomes for evaluation and reporting.
• Develop outreach and marketing in collaboration with Museum staff, schools, families, and community partners.
• Identify funding opportunities, write and manage grants, and support program fundraising.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, nonprofits, scientists, maritime professionals, and community organizations.
• Represent the Museum with visitors, families, donors, partners, and the broader community and participate in the Museum’s daily operations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator and program leader who is highly organized, creative, adaptable, and passionate about hands-on learning. They should be comfortable working with children in classrooms, outdoors, aboard boats, and in waterfront environments.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine science, biology, environmental science, education, museum studies, recreation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs for children or young adults.
• Experience managing youth programs, camps, outdoor education, or similar programs.
• Strong understanding of youth safety, supervision, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to develop engaging curriculum for different ages and learning needs.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring staff, interns, volunteers, or young adults.
• Ability to work outdoors and in waterfront environments in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and school vacation periods.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Successful completion of a CORI/SORI background check.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in marine science, environmental science, education, conservation, or a related field.
• Experience with marine science, fisheries, coastal ecology, maritime history, or environmental education.
• Grant writing and management experience.
• Experience developing and managing program budgets.
• Experience directing summer camps or seasonal youth programs.
• Boating, marine safety, lifeguard, or other waterfront experience/certification.
• Knowledge of Cape Cod’s marine ecosystems, fisheries, maritime industries, and coastal communities.
• Experience developing school programs aligned with Massachusetts education or science standards.
• Experience building partnerships with schools, nonprofits, municipalities, scientists, or community organizations.
• Experience with after-school, school vacation, or other out-of-school-time programs.
• Experience with registration systems, program evaluation, data collection, marketing, social media and community outreach.
• Commitment to making high-quality marine and maritime education accessible to children from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and strengths and a resume to the Cape Cod Maritime Museum at .

About the Cape Cod Maritime Museum

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and interpreting Cape Cod’s rich maritime heritage through exhibits, education, traditional boatbuilding, and hands-on programs.

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Summer Camp: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person