Job Listing ID:

4580039

Job Title:

Manager, Seamanship

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Astoria

Date Posted:

09/30/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided

Shift:

Not Provided

Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary Program Manager, Vessel Captain Schedule - Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday - Friday Our staff also enjoy these benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Short and long-term disability Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development assistance Career advancement opportunities MTC is proud to operate the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, OR where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people's lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing:

You'll be responsible to navigate the complexities of vessel operations while inspiring and guiding our students. If you're ready to lead with confidence, ensure top-notch seamanship practices, and steer our students toward success, we invite you to chart your course with us!

Duties Include:

Administer all aspects of the training program, including employment and termination of employees, as well as education and training of center maritime students. Supervise Seamanship Program Instructors and ensure compliance with government and management directives including career technical training instruction, direction, and assistance in designated area of instruction (Deck or Engineering) in a safe environment. Ensure full compliance with all NMC program certifications. Track and monitor staff training and maritime credentials to keep the program current and compliant. Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials. Supervise the maintenance and operation of the T/V Ironwood and other training vessels. Prepare budgets and maintenance schedules. Advise on dry dockings and shipyard work. Comply with MTC and Job Corps Center rules, Department of Labor, and US Coast Guard regulations. Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems, and study habits. Coordinate with counselors and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting students' training. Complete performance evaluations for all assigned staff; participate in student assessment panels; prepare required documentation using Job Corps databases. Ensure course curriculum is always current and credentialed through the National Maritime Center. Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers. Support and promote center zero-tolerance policies and progressive behavior management system. Participate in student employability programs. Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions. Support and promote multicultural awareness. Maintain accountability of staff, student employees, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements:

Must meet or exceed the qualifications required by the program curriculum of the training vessels. Must be approved by the US Coast Guard, for employment at a Coast Guard-approved training facility and the requirements for vocational training instructors of the US Department of Labor and the State of Oregon. The manager shall hold a valid Masters License STCW95 BST, Able Seaman, and shall have served as a Master on qualifying vessels for a minimum of three years. It is essential that the candidate have excell... Training and Development Managers

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Compensation

Not Provided

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A