Great Lakes Educator
Inland Seas Education Association seeks an enthusiastic and curious professional to fill the full-time position of Great Lakes Educator. This position specializes in delivering educational programs. These programs take place on shore leading Watershed Exploration and ROV Engineer and Explore programs and aboard schooners Inland Seas, and Alliance, leading Schoolship, public, and overnight programs, under the leadership of the Education Coordinator. Programs are primarily based out of Suttons Bay and Traverse City, MI, but also include various ports throughout the Great Lakes during the summer. The Great Lakes Educator supports the development of ISEA programming, completes tasks that support the education activities of ISEA, maintains programmatic equipment, cares for ISEA’s aquariums, and participates in ship operations as needed.
Position benefits include competitive pay, benefits package, opportunities to travel by sail and live aboard a tall ship schooner, explore streams and watersheds with participants ashore, and develop new programs for ISEA audiences. Come share your passion for the Great Lakes with learners of all ages while you work and play outdoors in, on, and around the beautiful waters of this region! To read the full job description please click here.
Apply for the Great Lakes Educator position by submitting a resume and cover letter to Juliana Lisuk, ISEA Associate Director, at jlisuk@schoolship.org. Applications close on July 24th.
Relief Captain
Job Description:
Inland Seas Education Association is looking for someone with a positive attitude to fill the position of Relief Captain for the 2024 summer season aboard the schooners Inland Seas and Alliance. The Relief Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. The Relief Captain is also ISEA’s representative to the maritime community and the public in ports visited. This is a seasonal position on an as-needed basis. Compensation for this position starts at $250/day and is commensurate with experience.
Applicants must have a 100 GRT or greater sail-endorsed Masters License for Great Lakes, Near Coastal, or Oceans and have at least three years of experience as an officer of a large sailing vessel. They must have the ability to work well with youth, adults, as well as professional staff. They need to be able to lift equipment of 40 pounds or more as well as haul halyards and mooring lines. In addition, this individual must be able to work weekends and evenings (as needed), must pass a criminal background check, and participate in a DOT random drug testing program. They must be able to work aloft in the rigging. To read the full job description click here.
To apply for the Relief Captain position please email your resume and cover letter to Capt. Ben Hale at bhale@schoolship.org.
ISEA Values
Our success as an organization depends on the strength of our small team of staff and volunteers. We work closely with our employees to build an innovative, creative, and rewarding work environment. Be part of our hardworking team dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes through education by inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and passion. To apply for any open position, please email your cover letter and resume to isea@schoolship.org.
ISEA is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. ISEA also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with crewing on the ship, instructing our programs, maintaining the facility and grounds, assisting in the office, and other tasks. Learn more about volunteering with ISEA here.