Staff Assistant, Marine Department

Posting:
December 2025

Start Date:

ASAP
Union Affiliation: APA
Position Number: FY26-07
Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled
Supervision Received:
Director of the Marine Department
Supervision Exercised:
Supervises subordinate professional, classified and student personnel in his/her area of responsibility.

General Statement of Duties:
To provide professional support to the mission of the Marine Department, and specifically to coordinate maintenance, operation, and transportation of Marine Department assets.

• Provide overall professional support to the mission of the marine department
• Assist, as directed, in operation of limited tonnage training vessels when engaged in training exercises, dry‑docks, or transfer to other mooring occasions, with specific emphasis on the safety of all personnel.
• Assist in readiness, maintenance and transportation of Marine Department assets to include boats, yachts, manned/models, shells, dinghies, barges, floats, and moorings.
• Perform related duties such as maintaining records, logs, and schedules, of equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Assist in the coordination of departmental work schedules, work assignments, punch lists, and budgets.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing policies and instructions pertaining to the marine department for the safe operation of the academy waterfront, including piers, moorings, boathouse, workshop, Keith Harford Sailing Center, yard equipment, and vehicles assigned.
• Assist in the responsibility for the upkeep and cleanliness of the waterfront areas including Keith Hartford Sailing Center, piers, boat shop, docks, and all other marine department areas.
• Assist, as directed, with the Training Ship department and Yacht and Boat Donations Program.
• Support the Academy’s programs such as continuing education, athletics, admissions, boat acquisitions and sales.
• Additional duties, as assigned by the Marine Department Director.

$62,000–$67,000 annually

To Apply:

Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. All applicants are also required to submit copies of all relevant licenses and/or credentials along with their application. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr

The MMA application form is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to:
Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.

Finalist must complete background check, physical, and pre‑employment drug testing, and be enrolled in a mandatory drug testing program.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.