The Connecticut River Museum seeks a Manager for Public and Education Programs, who will develop our public programming season, designing, implementing, and evaluating mission-aligned programs for diverse public audiences and supporting the Assistant Director of Education to development and implement education programs for all ages. The Manager oversees student field trip visits on and off-site, classes, camps, and youth groups.

This role requires a nimble, entrepreneurial, and proactive individual who can design cohesive, dynamic programs, and coordinate programming that inspires visitors to connect with the Connecticut River and to become better stewards of this national treasure. The Manager is responsible designing a well-rounded calendar of events, outreach to speakers and performers, building and engaging diverse audiences, and ensuring that programs are implemented successfully.

In addition, the Manager will help execute special programs and a robust event schedule related to the celebration of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary in 2023-4. The Manager will also take on additional projects that help support the Museum’s current five-year strategic plan.

The Museum provides competitive compensation and benefits for all eligible employees. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Education.

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The Connecticut River Museum seeks an Assistant Director of Development to grow and sustain a robust fundraising operation. The Assistant Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to cultivate and steward giving from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government sources and to ensure that development activities are deeply embedded within the mission, work, and culture of the museum. The Assistant Director should be excited to expand the current base of support as the Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary and seeks substantial new resources to grow its programming, operations, and campus.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for the daily management of the development functions of CRM. This position oversees coordination of all fundraising activities, appeals, solicitations and special events, oversight and management of donor records, and the departmental calendar.

With the Executive Director, the Assistant Director guides the fundraising efforts of the Museum, works closely across departments to achieve fund-raising goals, and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that increase, diversify, and sustain philanthropic support.

The Museum provides competitive compensation and benefits for all eligible employees. This is a full- time exempt position.

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Gunner’s Mate

Expectations

• Experience with the use and care of black powder weapons
• Some knowledge of history regarding black powder weapons
• Good public speaking/presentation abilities
• Safety conscious

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain Onrust‘s guns; this may include repairing and staining the carriages as well as cleaning and oiling the barrels
• Demonstrate cannon firing to the public for occasional events
• A Gunner’s Mate may be asked to act as a Boatswain’s Mate at times

Time Commitment

• At least twice a year there will be a day devoted to cannon care
• Be willing to sign up for specific events, either underway or dockside, that involve the firing of Onrust’s

Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org

Carpenter’s Mate

Expectations

• Have significant skill and experience with carpentry; wooden boat experience a big plus
• Own your own tools; access to a woodshop very desirable
• Metal working/blacksmithing ability very desirable
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Take on specific repairs or improvements on board Onrust, as outlined by the Captain. Examples of jobs: build new gangway steps, rebuild/repair engine cover, replace wooden cleats, replace deck planking, rebuild some interior cabinets

Time Commitment

• Meet with captain and/or volunteer coordinator at least twice a year to discuss and plan projects.
• Project time depends on the project

Non-vaccinated individuals are expected to have a mask on them, and wear it if going below. Hand sanitizer is available on board. All current museum staff and boat crew are fully vaccinated.

Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org

Boatswain’s Mates

Expectations

• Ability to follow orders and work with others as a team
• Familiarity with hand tools, paint brushes, electric sanders
• Other desirable skills/ knowledge: splicing, knot tying, sewing, marine diesel maintenance, marine electrical
• Safety conscious
• Able to swim

Responsibilities

• Participate in general vessel maintenance, including, but not limited to, tasks such as sanding, painting, varnishing, caulking

Time Commitment

• Between April and October, there will be at least 4 “all hands” Onrust maintenance days of about 6 hours in length
• During haul out times (typically spring or fall), there may be several days in a row where Boatswain’s mates will be asked to serve as much as they are willing
• Depending on skill set and needs of the vessel, other responsibilities may be assigned to particular mates

Non-vaccinated individuals are expected to have a mask on them, and wear it if going below. Hand sanitizer is available on board. All current museum staff and boat crew are fully vaccinated.

Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org

The Connecticut River Museum, located on the waterfront in Essex, CT is seeking interns to assist in many areas of important Museum work. Internship opportunities are available for College Students in the education, collections, marketing, and fundraising departments. The Connecticut River Museum uses its exhibitions, museum programs and on-water activities to explore the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the River. Interns will have the opportunity to receive broad-based experience through a wide range of projects. Some evening and weekend time may be required.