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

Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer

DEPARTMENT: Executive

SUPERVISOR: Chair of the Board of Trustees

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the organization. The Executive Director, in partnership with the Board of Trustees, ensures the organization’s success. Together, they develop the overall strategy for the Foundation, maintain the organization's relevance to the community, fulfill its mission and vision, and ensure accountability to its diverse stakeholders.

The Executive Director directs ongoing programs, initiatives, and operations. This work includes implementation of Board policies, supervision of directly reporting staff, fiscal management, fund development, communication with a wide variety of constituencies and marketing and human resource management, including the critical constituency of over 200 volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.    Collaborate with the Chair, Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and Board of Trustees to develop and implement organizational objectives and long-term strategies;

2.    Direct the Foundation’s programs, initiatives, and operations to meet established goals;

3.    Create supporting workplans, delegate tasks, and provide necessary oversight and guidance to team members to ensure the achievement of objectives:

4.    Work with the Treasurer to prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with nonprofit status;

5.    Oversee and enhance fundraising efforts to both attract prospective donors as well as maintain robust relationships with existing donors and stakeholders. Serve as the primary contact with major donors;

6.    Work in collaboration with professional ship staff to ensure safety of ship and crew;

7.    Effectively manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies;

8.    Promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring program results and leveraging customer, volunteer, and staff feedback;

9.    Ensure a safe and compliant working environment, upholding the Foundation’s Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy;

10. Act as a primary spokesperson, enhancing the Foundation’s public image and expanding its network of support;

11. Provide support to the Board and its committees and execute special projects as assigned by the Chair, Executive Committee, or Board of Trustees;

12. Maintain a positive work environment.

DIRECT SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Captain and Master of the Ship 

- Port Captain 

- Senior Historian and Director of Education

- Marketing and Public Relations Director 

- Administrative office staff and contract personnel, where applicable

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Minimum of five years in executive leadership with a track record in staff management and administrative leadership;

2.    Extensive experience in nonprofit management, either as a volunteer or employee;

3.    Demonstrated ability to raise operating and capital funds: business and individual giving, government and foundation grants, fundraising events, and membership programs;

4.    Strong ability to build relationships within and outside of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation community;

5.    Resilient and able to work with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders;

6.    Flexible and able to address multiple objectives;

7.    Excellent communication skills (written and oral);

8.    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (M.S., MBA, MPA) preferred;

9.    Experience with maritime-oriented museums and educational programing is advantageous;

10. Must pass a criminal background check and drug test;

11. Sense of humor.

EXPECTATIONS:   

Commitment of 40 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings.

Responsive when situations arise outside of business hours.

SALARY:

$110,000 and benefits

TO APPLY:

Send Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]