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We are nationally recognized for our work in insurance defense, admiralty and maritime law, transportation and trucking, personal injury, premises liability, professional malpractice defense ...

Maritime Planner Job Category: Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel:

Maritime Planner Job Category: Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel:

We are nationally recognized for our work in insurance defense, admiralty and maritime law, transportation and trucking, personal injury, premises liability, professional malpractice defense ...

Maritime Attorney

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$135K - $250K/yr

Our firm's Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice has vast experience representing clients across the maritime industry, including ocean carriers, tug and barge owners, ferry companies, marinas, marine ...

Our firm's Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice has vast experience representing clients across the maritime industry, including ocean carriers, tug and barge owners, ferry companies, marinas, marine ...

Our firm's Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice has vast experience representing clients across the maritime industry, including ocean carriers, tug and barge owners, ferry companies, marinas, marine ...

Maritime Attorney

Hackensack, NJ · On-site

$135K - $250K/yr

Our firm's Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice has vast experience representing clients across the maritime industry, including ocean carriers, tug and barge owners, ferry companies, marinas, marine ...

Product Owner - Maritime

Hood River, OR · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

The Maritime Product Owner shapes the maritime vertical of our ASO software and Smart Sensors product line by bringing deep, first-hand industry expertise to bear on what we build and why. This role ...

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Maritime Job information

What is a maritime job?

Maritime jobs refer to a wide range of careers related to the sea and waterways, including positions on ships, in ports, and within maritime industries. These jobs can involve working as a seafarer, marine engineer, deck officer, port operator, or shipbuilder, among others. Maritime professionals are responsible for transporting goods and people, maintaining vessels, ensuring safety at sea, and supporting global trade. The industry offers opportunities both at sea and on land, with roles in operations, logistics, navigation, and maritime law.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a maritime job, and how can they be managed?

Maritime professionals often encounter challenges such as extended periods away from home, adapting to changing weather conditions, and maintaining safety protocols in a dynamic environment. Effective communication, strong teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing safety training are essential for managing these challenges. Many companies provide support resources, rotation schedules, and opportunities for professional development to help employees maintain work-life balance and advance their careers.

What is the difference between Maritime Job vs Deckhand?

AspectMaritime JobDeckhand
Required CredentialsSTCW certification, maritime trainingBasic safety training, STCW certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOn ships, offshore platforms, portsOn ships, primarily on deck areas
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, maritime industryMaritime vessels, cruise lines, cargo ships
Common Search & ComparisonMaritime Job vs Deckhand

Maritime jobs encompass a wide range of roles in the maritime industry, often requiring specialized certifications and training. Deckhands are entry-level maritime workers focused on deck operations, maintenance, and safety. While both roles work on ships and share safety certifications, maritime jobs may include more specialized positions like engineers or officers, whereas deckhands perform hands-on deck work. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right maritime career path.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a maritime job?

To thrive in a maritime job, you generally need a solid understanding of seamanship, navigation, safety procedures, and relevant maritime regulations, often supported by certifications like STCW and a valid seafarer’s medical certificate. Familiarity with shipboard systems, navigational equipment, and communication tools such as radar, GPS, and radio is typically required. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for working in close quarters and responding to changing conditions at sea. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring safety, efficient vessel operation, and compliance with international maritime standards.
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What states have the most Maritime Job jobs?

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Infographic showing various Maritime Job job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Maritime Education Assistant Manager

Northwest Maritime

Des Moines, WA • On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Maritime Education Assistant Manager
The Maritime Education Assistant Manager is part of the team of educators who provide audacious hands-on maritime education that ignites curiosity and cultivates belonging for our students. Northwest Maritime (NWM) is an innovative non-profit organization, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, exchange of ideas, and teamwork help us connect communities, careers, and the sea through maritime learning. This position leads NWM’s everyday program operations at Maritime High School (MHS) and other activities throughout the greater Seattle area. You will work to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our maritime educational programs, with responsibilities spanning direct instruction, grant support, and industry partnership management.
Bring your experience in the maritime field to project-based learning, teaching, youth mentorship, and maritime workforce pipelines for students ages 5 to 18 in a variety of contexts. It’s an opportunity to engage with the scaling of our programs through our innovative Blue Schools Initiative.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Co-Design and implement our Career Connected Learning progression, which involves industry-engaged programmatic activities such as career exploration conversations, mentorships, workplace-based learning experiences, and internships
  • Deliver hands-on maritime education programs across our vessel operations and marine construction pathways as a lead instructor to students in: Maritime High school, youth development, and workforce development programs, using instructional techniques that accommodate diverse learning styles in safe and inclusive learning environments
  • Collaborate on the implementation and teaching of the vessel operations track at MHS and other Seattle based youth projects
  • Support the Merchant Mariner Credentialing process
  • Develop opportunities for youth to pursue employment and post secondary training opportunities in maritime
  • Track participant progress toward employment and training goals
  • Conduct program evaluations aligned with academic and grant reporting requirements
  • Help report on Seattle program grant funding, as necessary for fulfillment of grant deliverables
  • Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment by actively participating in staff training, team meetings, and shared planning
  • Facilitate maritime engagement activities at community outreach events
  • Coordinate with Program staff in Port Townsend for gear, vessel maintenance, and moorage needs
  • Other duties as assigned
GENERAL OPERATIONS
While the primary focus of this position is Seattle maritime programming, the Maritime Education Assistant Manager works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience facilitating hands-on educational programs in one or more of the following areas: Vessel/ boat operations, design, or marine construction, engineering, design, and construction, marine sciences and resource management
  • Strong professional skills including organization, time management, and accountability
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated experience building relationships with students, families, and community partners
  • Current CPR amp; First Aid certification or a willingness to enroll in classes upon hiring
  • Valid WA State Driver’s License
Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test. Throughout employment with Northwest Maritime, certain boat-related program employees will be enrolled in a random drug testing program administered by the Maritime Consortium, in compliance with the Coast Guard mandatory drug testing regulation, as contained in 46 CFR part 16.
HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS
  • USCG Merchant Mariner Credential: 25T license and above
  • Experience or certification as a paddling instructor or guide
  • Experience teaching shop safety and woodworking
  • Experience working with English Language Learners. Spanish and/or ASL fluency a plus
  • Experience with Project Based Learning, Performance Assessment and/or Mastery-based Assessment
APPLICATION PROCESS
  • Submit your resume with the online application
  • Deadline for applications: Open until filled, applications reviewed upon submission
WORK LOCATION amp; SCHEDULE
  • Position will require onsite work primarily on the MHS Campus at 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 and in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood
  • Regular shift is 8 am to 4 pm, with occasional adjustments due to programming schedule
  • Occasional weekend work may be required
  • NWM main offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
  • Position is full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Reports to: Maritime Education Manager
WAGE RANGE amp; BENEFITS
  • $30 - $33 per hour, non-exempt
  • 100% company paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance + contributions to HSA account
  • Matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA retirement fund after 1 year of employment
  • Paid time off: accrues 2 weeks of vacation per year, 17 paid holidays in a calendar year, amp; 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked
  • Employee discounts
  • Full details on benefits
NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.