Program Manager: Young Mariner Program

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum seeks an enthusiastic, organized Young Mariner Program Manager to lead and grow the Museum's youth education programs. The flagship Young Mariner Program (YMP) provides hands-on, place-based learning in marine science, maritime history, STEM, boating, fishing, coastal ecology, and traditional maritime skills. The Manager oversees all aspects of YMP and helps develop school field trips, after-school programs, workshops, school vacation programs, youth boatbuilding, and other educational opportunities. Key Responsibilities Plan, manage, evaluate, and continually improve the Young Mariner Program. Develop engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on marine science, maritime history, STEM, boating, fishing, coastal ecology, and maritime skills. Coordinate summer programs at the Museum, aboard vessels, and at beaches, coastal habitats, and partner locations. Develop and lead school field trips and other educational programs using Museum collections, vessels, and waterfront resources. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and mentor seasonal staff, educators, interns, counselors, and CITs. Manage registration, enrollment, scholarships, family communications, medical documentation, and program logistics. Develop and manage the annual program budget; monitor revenue and expenses. Track enrollment, participation, demographics, scholarships, and program outcomes. Support outreach, marketing, fundraising, and grant development. Build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, scientists, maritime professionals, and community organizations. Represent the Museum to families, visitors, donors, partners, and the community. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in marine science, biology, environmental science, education, museum studies, recreation, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Experience developing and delivering educational programs for children or young adults. Experience managing youth programs, camps, outdoor education, or similar programs. Strong knowledge of youth safety, supervision, and risk management. Excellent communication, organizational, and project-management skills. Ability to develop engaging curriculum for diverse 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 CORI/SORI background check. Preferred: Advanced degree or additional experience in marine science, environmental science, education, conservation, or related field. Knowledge of marine science, fisheries, coastal ecology, maritime history, or environmental education. Grant writing, fundraising, budgeting, or program evaluation experience. Experience directing summer camps or seasonal youth programs. Boating, marine safety, lifeguard, or waterfront experience/certification. Knowledge of Cape Cod?s marine ecosystems, fisheries, maritime industries, and coastal communities. Experience developing school programs aligned with Massachusetts education/science standards. Experience with community partnerships, registration systems, marketing, social media, or outreach. Commitment to accessible, high-quality marine and maritime education for children from diverse backgrounds.