Work on a ship this summer as an Educator on the Chesapeake Bay!

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Resumes are now being accepted for positions in: SHIPBOARD EDUCATION/CREW

The Living Classrooms Foundation is a non-profit educational organization in Baltimore, MD that provides hands-on, interdisciplinary learning programs in challenging environments for students of all ages and backgrounds.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals for the positions of:

SCIENCE EDUCATOR & COOK.

These individuals must be interested in joining a team of dedicated professionals to work with youth aboard one of our historic Chesapeake Bay workboat the pungy schooner LADY MARYLAND, and skipjack SIGSBEE. Programs range in length from one-day trips to ten-day extended land/sea expeditions in the waters of Baltimore, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries as well as off the New England coast.

Position Requirements

Qualified applicants must possess a strong commitment to the education of all students, be motivated self-starters, function successfully as part of a team, and maintain a desire to work outdoors in a challenging but fun environment. Education/biology background is preferred, but we will train the right people. Drivers license and clean driving record required. This is a physically demanding job that necessitates a certain amount of physical fitness.

Cook is rresponsible for provisioning and providing meals for 6-8 crew during the spring and fall and up to 20 students and crew during extended summer cruises. Successful candidates must be organized and self-motivated. Cook is also encouraged, although not required, to participate in onboard education programs

Positions are seasonal: available March through mid-November 2017

Required Documents

Applicants will need to submit the following documents during the application process.

Cover Letter

Resume

Cook applications/questions/interest please contact Captain Peter Bolster – pete@livingclassrooms.org

Educator application/question/interest please contact Lisa Jones – lisaj@livingclassrooms.org

Living Classrooms Foundation is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities, Women, Handicapped Persons are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap status, Vietnam era or disabled Veterans status