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Education Specialist - Weekend Lead

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Education Specialist - Weekend Lead

Salary

$45,444.51 - $76,135.40 Annually

Location

VA 23510, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13773

Department

Maritime Center

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Established in 1994, Nauticus is a maritime discovery center that hosts 350,000 visitors annually and is home to the Nauticus Museum, Sail Nauticus sailing center, Schooner Virginia, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Nauticus’ mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences and by sharing access to maritime resources. The City of Norfolk’s Maritime Center, Nauticus, is currently seeking an Education Specialist - Weekend Lead. The Education Specialist - Weekend Lead is responsible for conducting programs at Nauticus’ campus and around the region to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of maritime themes. This individual will serve as the Weekend Lead ensuring smooth operations within the Education Department and providing high visibility to guests.

Department Starting Salary: $45,444.51

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Present STEM and history programs to diverse audiences, including but not limited to school groups, family groups, special youth groups, teachers, and the public including the set up for programs, events, and activities.

+ Perform interactive education program including floor programs, workshops, summer camp and special events.

+ Act as the Weekend Lead, assessing any needs for additional programs and responding to needs within the department.

+ Act as a liaison for the 3rd floor Discovery Museum ensuring all spaces are opened or closed appropriately and informing of potential issues through the appropriate channels.

+ Assist visitors with special needs, questions, or complaints in a courteous and responsible manner.

+ Under the direction of the Education Manager, research and develop program curriculum to meet national and state standards for science, math and history with a focus on STEM concepts using a cross-curricular approach.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the public.

+ Ability to stand for extended periods of time, life from ground to above the shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general profession or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

One year in the guest relations field.

Previous experience in formal or informal education environments preferred.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510

Work Hours: Thursday – Monday, 8:45am – 5:15pm, 40 hours per week. Position requires some evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have experience working in a guest-centered environment?

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of experience do you have in a public and/or educational setting such as a library, museum, school, or similar environment?

+ I do not have any related experience

+ Less than one (1) year of experience

+ 1 to 2 years of experience

+ 2 to 4 years of experience

+ More than four (4) years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have developing educational programs?

+ I do not have any related experience

+ Less than one (1) year of experience

+ 1 to 2 years of experience

+ 2 to 4 years of experience

+ More than four (4) years of experience

07

Please describe your experience developing and delivering educational programs.

08

How many years of customer service experience do you possess?

+ I have no prior experience

+ 1 -2 years experience

+ 2-4 years experience

+ 4 + years experience

09

Do you have experience in a leadership role?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Briefly describe your experience in leadership.

11

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

12

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

13

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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