Regular Part-time Positions

Custodian

Mystic Seaport is hiring full-time and part-time custodians to maintain the Museum’s buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard of cleanliness and appearance on a routine basis. The custodian will be responsible for: trash removal and other assigned cleaning, recognizing and responding to situations that may require custodial attention, working on special projects such as cleaning windows, providing general labor support as needed, and responding to Museum emergencies when requested such as snow removal.

At least one year of prior work experience is required. General knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and machinery is required. Must be able to follow directions and lift up to approximately 30 pounds. Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

We are looking for both full-time and part-time employees. Please specify which you would prefer. The work schedule is dictated by operating hours of the Museum which includes weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and Mystic Seaport application tohuman.resources@mysticseaport.org or mail to Mystic Seaport PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355 Attn: Human Resources. Closing date: October 7, 2013. An EOE.

Shoreside Operations Manager

Mystic Seaport is currently looking for a Shoreside Operations Manager. This position will start out as a Regular Part-Time position (20 hours a week) and move into a Regular Full-Time Position (35+ hours a week) in early 2014. This position will run through the end of September 2014. In this role you will be responsible for the shoreside and event logistics surrounding the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan. This position is involved in all aspects of preparation for the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport and logistics in the designated ports of the voyage. This role will coordinate the planning and execution of dockside events to insure that the 38th Voyage meets the strategic and mission-centric goals of Mystic Seaport.

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with Mystic Seaport department directors in support of the 38th Voyage port activities
• Site visits at destination ports
• Review of plans for sites and work with draftsmen for necessary updates
• Meet with all event vendors
• Solicit bids for exhibit elements and crew
• Arrange local rentals
• Source supplies and consumables as needed
• Work with artists, draftsmen, and vendors to create renderings
• Budget management
• Create, manage, and distribute production schedules in advance
• Coordinate with local authorities and insure all necessary permits are acquired
• Review partner/venue contracts; ensure all obligations are fulfilled
• Obtain necessary certificates of insurance
• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff, performers, and crew
• Oversee set up of exhibits, staff arrivals, special event evenings
• Review logbooks and react to changes
• Staffing responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Event Management or related field. Candidate must possess proven negotiating skills with vendors as well as an ability to develop professional relationships that result in stable, consistent, and courteous communication with other key stakeholders. The ability to problem solve and work independently in changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines will be essential. Candidate must have excellent organizational, problem solving, and project management skills and the ability to influence and coordinate the efforts of other team members. A demonstrated ability to prepare accurate budgets and manage expenses is required. A high level of verbal and written communication skills are necessary to be successful in this role. Strong computer skills; specifically Microsoft Office, Google Docs are required as well as excellent time management and leadership skills.

Travel to voyage port locations will be a necessary and frequent requirement of the role.

In order to apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and Mystic Seaport application to human.resources@mysticseaport.org or to Mystic Seaport PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355 Attn: Human Resources.