Education Coordinator - On the Job Training, Employment Skills Training

The Education Coordinator for the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum will design and deliver engaging, multigenerational programs for K–12 students, families, and adult learners, ensuring all content reflects best practices for museums and interpretive storytelling. Centered on the history of the Mackinaw, a former United States Coast Guard vessel, this role will collaborate with curatorial and marketing teams while building partnerships with schools and community organizations.The Museum will host SkillBridge participants for flexible durations of 30 to 180 days. Participants will support program development and delivery and will complete at least one major initiative tailored to their time in the program, contributing to educational experiences that highlight leadership, service, and innovation.The Education Coordinator role will include a degree of flexibility, and the Museum will actively collaborate with prospective candidates to align responsibilities and projects with individual career transition goals whenever possible. The ideal candidate will be a creative, strategic, and highly organized leader with a passion for history education, strong communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse audiences and partners.

The Education Coordinator at the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is designed as a direct career pathway for servicemembers transitioning out of the military. While the museum does not currently maintain open full-time positions, this role reflects the competencies developed through the program and is supported through strong regional partnerships, including integration with four local Chambers of Commerce and extensive employer networks throughout Northern Michigan. This position is supported by a strong career placement system that includes structured workforce transition assistance, resume and interview preparation, direct employer introductions, veteran resources, and networking opportunities through regional Chambers of Commerce and partner organizations across Northern Michigan. Participants benefit from established relationships with museums, tourism boards, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, ensuring strong pathways into full-time employment upon completion of the program.