Outreach and Education Assistant

Title: Outreach and Education Assistant

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: Copeland Maritime Center, 1124 E. 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Purpose: The Outreach and Education Assistant broadens the reach of our education programs and activities, improves the visitor experience, and enhances the reputation of KNF throughout Delaware and the Delaware Valley. The Outreach and Education Assistant ensures 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.

Overview: The Outreach and Education Assistant role varies seasonally and will require weekend and evening availability. This position will present programs in classrooms and assist with coordination for on-site fields trips, public programs, and events. The Assistant will represent KNF at educational and partnership events at various locations. This position assists the Associate Director of Education with the Copeland Maritime Center daily operations, including visitor services. For a portion of the year, this position also will oversee the operations of Fort Christina Park. This position will assist in supporting the four anchor community events, in addition to smaller educational events, and private rentals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Outreach:

• Responsible for programming off-site of the KNF shipyard including, but not limited to, in-school programming, educational outreach, and partnership events throughout Delaware and the Delaware Valley.
• Create content to promote programs through social media and other digital platforms to reach new visitors.

Education:

• Assist with KNF school field trip program including planning, coordinating, and/or presenting school field trip programs.
• Help coordinate and implement adult public tour groups.
• Manage Maritime Outdoor Adventure Course program for youth and adult groups.

Guest Services:

• 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.
• Communicate with volunteers and paid part-time staff to fill roles for educational programs, community events, and building guides.
• 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.
• 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.

Community Events:

• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds
• Ability to assist with ship docking, boarding and debarking
• Flexible schedule including the ability to work weekends and evenings
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a U.S. Coast Guard drug test and participate in random drug testing program
• Willing and able to follow the KNF Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in museum studies, education, history, or related field a plus)
• Teaching experience in a museum setting, inside or outside of the classroom, or presentations in front of groups of a variety of ages
• Experience in event planning/coordination or similar field
• Management and leadership experience
• 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
• Sense of humor

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to Kat Peterson, Associate Director of Education, Kat.Peterson@KalmarNyckel.org

Cover letters and resumes must be submitted by: Friday, November 14, 2025

Any questions about the position may be emailed to Kat.Peterson@KalmarNyckel.org or you may call the office at 302-429-7447

Additional information about the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation can be found at www.KalmarNyckel.org

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

1124 E. 7th Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person