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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION : This position provides hands-on 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 -watch /
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, hands-on 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
Requirements :
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
Self-directed 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 follow-up; 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
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