Career Opportunities

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation employs full-time, part-time and seasonal staff in such areas as education, sailing crew, administration and event planning. To join our crew please visit our Volunteer page.

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion strengthen our organization and the community and world around us.

Thank you for your interest.

Core Values and Code of Conduct 

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation has well-established Core Values and a Code of Conduct that govern our organization and the behavior of all staff and volunteers. All active members of our community are required to sign the KNF Code of Conduct and abide by its principles.

Core Values

• Creation and maintenance of a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all
• Honesty and integrity                                       
• Respecting and using resources wisely
• Teamwork 
• Personal accountability
• Customer and mission focus

Code of Conduct Overview 

• Honor our core values by maintaining a high personal standard of conduct;
• Be respectful and positive in all my interactions with staff, volunteers, our customers, and the general public;         
• Help create an exceptional experience for our customers;
• Be alert to and report inappropriate or potentially inappropriate behavior (harassment, discrimination, sexual overtures or contact, offensive language or gestures, any form of abusive behavior, drug or alcohol abuse);
• Respect the chain of command at all times;
• Consider the safety of myself and others in all my actions;
• Comply with the Foundation’s policies regarding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco;
• Be punctual;
• Treat the ship and all Foundation property with respect and take proper care of the same.

Open Positions

Education Manager

Department: Education

Supervisor: Associate Director of Education

Employment Status: Full time, exempt

Pay: $43,000 per year

 Benefits:

·      Health insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)

·      Paid time off

·      401(k) after one year of employment

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

Work Location: In person

Primary Objective: The Education Manager helps to broaden the reach of our education programs and activities, improve the visitor experience, and enhance the reputation of KNF throughout Delaware and the Delaware Valley. The Education Manager works as part of the Education team to ensure that the KNF education mission is implemented with the highest standards and engages visitors, families, students, community youth groups, and the public in a variety of venues.

Responsibilities and Duties:

·      Lead or present school field trip programs on the KNF campus and the ship as well as lessons in the classroom and at          community youth organizations throughout Delaware and the Delaware Valley.

·      Assist with the planning and implementation of KNF’s major annual community events, such as Lego Shipbuilding             Day as well as facilitating additional public and community programs. 

·      Organize and represent KNF at select outreach events. Identify new outreach opportunities. 

·      Coordinate and implement adult public tour groups.

·      Communicate with volunteers to fill roles for educational programs, community events, and building guides.

·      Oversee day-to-day guest service operation of the museum, including opening the museum and greeting guests and              operating the gift shop in the Copeland Maritime Center as required.

·      Manage KNF’s day-to-day operations of Fort Christina Park, implementing programs to increase public visitation and          community use.

·       Collect, track, analyze, and report Fort Christina Park visitation numbers and activity. 

·      Assist with the management and enhancement of the visitor experience in the Copeland Maritime Center and on the              KNF campus in addition to Fort Christina Park. 

·      Create content to promote programs through social media and other digital platforms to reach new visitors.

·      Manage Maritime Outdoor Adventure Course program for youth and adult groups.

·      Model and ensure the exemplification of the KNF Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy throughout the KNF                 education program.

·      Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

·      At least two (2) to three (3) years of experience in event planning/coordination or similar field

·      Teaching experience inside or outside of the classroom and experience with presentations in front of groups of a                    variety of ages

·      Independently-motivated, with strong problem-solving, organizational and time management skills

·      Excellent oral and written communication skills

·      Familiar with computer software, including Microsoft’s Office and Adobe Creative Suites

·      Social Media content creation experience

·      Leadership experience

·      Bachelor’s Degree (in education, history, or museum studies or related field a plus).

·      Sense of humor

·      Must pass a U.S. Coast Guard drug test and participate in random drug testing program