Northwest Maritime
Seasonal Program Coordinator
Northwest Maritime, Port Townsend, Washington, United States, 98368
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Seasonal Program Coordinator
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Northwest Maritime
Base Pay Range $26.00/hr - $26.00/hr
Job Description Seasonal Program Coordinator (March – end of September). If you thrive on organization and maritime adventures, this role is for you. As Program Coordinator, you’ll be the logistical backbone for youth maritime programs at Northwest Maritime (NWM) and aboard NWM vessels. You’ll assist in training seasonal staff, facilitate communications, support program decisions, and ensure a safe, positive experience for participants. Every day will bring a mix of administrative and hands‑on responsibilities, ensuring smooth, dynamic programming.
In spring and fall, focus on school programs, managing tasks such as coordinating resources, creating schedules, packing gear for overnight trips, tracking registrations, and liaising with teachers. Assist with maritime skills training for seasonal staff and students, working closely with Program Managers to prioritize tasks.
In summer, oversee day‑to‑day operations for both Adult and Youth programs. This includes supervising Youth Learn to Sail and Messing About in Boats Programs, providing logistical and administrative support for Adult Programs, and handling a variety of tasks—staff coordination, parent communication, boat maintenance, and occasional relief instruction.
If you have a go‑getter attitude and are ready to dive into any part of the programming action when needed, then you are our kind of teammate. Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and safe learning vibe is your superpower, and you can switch seamlessly between solo acts and partnering with the crew. Clear communication, a collaborative spirit, and the flexibility to ebb and flow with the tides are essential. Join us! We work hard and have fun. Every day is a new opportunity to see something cool.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with Program Managers to plan, organize, and implement programs, including staff training and orientation.
Facilitate engaging, hands‑on programming for students (elementary through high school), both on land and water, including inclement weather.
Ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for all participants, adhering to safety and risk‑management protocols.
Manage daily activities aligned with class content and assist with programming as needed.
Serve as the main point of contact for participants, parents, and staff regarding questions, concerns, or feedback.
Complete administrative tasks, including lesson plans, incident reports, and daily staff check‑ins.
Support summer program operations by supervising Youth Programs staff and ensuring smooth logistical and administrative processes.
Provide fleet management support, including boat usage, sailing equipment safety, rigging inspections, boat and gear handling, inventory, troubleshooting, and safe vessel operation.
Serve as Port Captain two evenings per week, overseeing waterfront activities.
Assist in volunteer and relief staff scheduling in collaboration with the Waterfront Programs Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
General Operations While the primary focus of this position is facilitating learning experiences, the Program Coordinator works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non‑profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it’s participating in all‑hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally performing literal heavy lifting.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience managing staff and working with youth and teens, ensuring effective program delivery.
Strong communication skills with an ability to engage collaboratively with parents, teachers, and colleagues.
Teaching experience, preferably in informal settings such as camps or on the water, using diverse methods for various learning styles.
Competence in student management, especially for elementary‑ and middle‑school students.
Experience coordinating sailing programs, including scheduling, logistics, gear management, and staff support.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and adapt to dynamic situations.
Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry gear up to 50 lbs.
Current First Aid/CPR certification and Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto‑Injector certification (or a plan to obtain).
Valid driver’s license and Washington State Boater’s Card (or ability to obtain).
Professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
Helpful Qualifications
Experience in small boat handling (outboards & towing), sailing and/or rowing, with knowledge of fundamental boat operations, knots, basic navigation, and awareness of weather, tides, and currents.
US Sailing Level 2 Instructor.
USCG OUPV 6‑pack License.
Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in Marine Biology/Oceanography and associated sampling techniques.
Demonstrated inquiry‑based teaching ability.
Work Location & Schedule
Position requires on‑site work in Port Townsend and on sailing vessels on the Puget Sound.
Some work is overnight, 3–4 days at a time, staying on a sailing vessel.
Main NWM offices located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Seasonal schedule: Spring (March–June), Summer (June–August), Fall (September). Variable hours per week, often averaging 30–40 hrs.
Consistent attendance required; time off during the season usually not possible except for emergencies or pre‑arranged absences.
Reports to: School Programs Manager (spring & fall) and Waterfront Programs Manager (summer).
Wage Range & Benefits
$26 per hour; $260 day rate for overnight education program.
Paid time off: 1 hr of sick time accrued per 25 hrs worked plus paid time off for NWM observed holidays.
Employee discounts.
Season completion bonus: $1,000 upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Subsidized housing: $300 per month rent; includes shared room, shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and laundry facilities.
EEO Statement Northwest Maritime is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving toward being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.
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Seasonal Program Coordinator
role at
Northwest Maritime
Base Pay Range $26.00/hr - $26.00/hr
Job Description Seasonal Program Coordinator (March – end of September). If you thrive on organization and maritime adventures, this role is for you. As Program Coordinator, you’ll be the logistical backbone for youth maritime programs at Northwest Maritime (NWM) and aboard NWM vessels. You’ll assist in training seasonal staff, facilitate communications, support program decisions, and ensure a safe, positive experience for participants. Every day will bring a mix of administrative and hands‑on responsibilities, ensuring smooth, dynamic programming.
In spring and fall, focus on school programs, managing tasks such as coordinating resources, creating schedules, packing gear for overnight trips, tracking registrations, and liaising with teachers. Assist with maritime skills training for seasonal staff and students, working closely with Program Managers to prioritize tasks.
In summer, oversee day‑to‑day operations for both Adult and Youth programs. This includes supervising Youth Learn to Sail and Messing About in Boats Programs, providing logistical and administrative support for Adult Programs, and handling a variety of tasks—staff coordination, parent communication, boat maintenance, and occasional relief instruction.
If you have a go‑getter attitude and are ready to dive into any part of the programming action when needed, then you are our kind of teammate. Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and safe learning vibe is your superpower, and you can switch seamlessly between solo acts and partnering with the crew. Clear communication, a collaborative spirit, and the flexibility to ebb and flow with the tides are essential. Join us! We work hard and have fun. Every day is a new opportunity to see something cool.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with Program Managers to plan, organize, and implement programs, including staff training and orientation.
Facilitate engaging, hands‑on programming for students (elementary through high school), both on land and water, including inclement weather.
Ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for all participants, adhering to safety and risk‑management protocols.
Manage daily activities aligned with class content and assist with programming as needed.
Serve as the main point of contact for participants, parents, and staff regarding questions, concerns, or feedback.
Complete administrative tasks, including lesson plans, incident reports, and daily staff check‑ins.
Support summer program operations by supervising Youth Programs staff and ensuring smooth logistical and administrative processes.
Provide fleet management support, including boat usage, sailing equipment safety, rigging inspections, boat and gear handling, inventory, troubleshooting, and safe vessel operation.
Serve as Port Captain two evenings per week, overseeing waterfront activities.
Assist in volunteer and relief staff scheduling in collaboration with the Waterfront Programs Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
General Operations While the primary focus of this position is facilitating learning experiences, the Program Coordinator works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non‑profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it’s participating in all‑hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally performing literal heavy lifting.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience managing staff and working with youth and teens, ensuring effective program delivery.
Strong communication skills with an ability to engage collaboratively with parents, teachers, and colleagues.
Teaching experience, preferably in informal settings such as camps or on the water, using diverse methods for various learning styles.
Competence in student management, especially for elementary‑ and middle‑school students.
Experience coordinating sailing programs, including scheduling, logistics, gear management, and staff support.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and adapt to dynamic situations.
Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry gear up to 50 lbs.
Current First Aid/CPR certification and Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto‑Injector certification (or a plan to obtain).
Valid driver’s license and Washington State Boater’s Card (or ability to obtain).
Professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
Helpful Qualifications
Experience in small boat handling (outboards & towing), sailing and/or rowing, with knowledge of fundamental boat operations, knots, basic navigation, and awareness of weather, tides, and currents.
US Sailing Level 2 Instructor.
USCG OUPV 6‑pack License.
Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in Marine Biology/Oceanography and associated sampling techniques.
Demonstrated inquiry‑based teaching ability.
Work Location & Schedule
Position requires on‑site work in Port Townsend and on sailing vessels on the Puget Sound.
Some work is overnight, 3–4 days at a time, staying on a sailing vessel.
Main NWM offices located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Seasonal schedule: Spring (March–June), Summer (June–August), Fall (September). Variable hours per week, often averaging 30–40 hrs.
Consistent attendance required; time off during the season usually not possible except for emergencies or pre‑arranged absences.
Reports to: School Programs Manager (spring & fall) and Waterfront Programs Manager (summer).
Wage Range & Benefits
$26 per hour; $260 day rate for overnight education program.
Paid time off: 1 hr of sick time accrued per 25 hrs worked plus paid time off for NWM observed holidays.
Employee discounts.
Season completion bonus: $1,000 upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Subsidized housing: $300 per month rent; includes shared room, shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and laundry facilities.
EEO Statement Northwest Maritime is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving toward being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.
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