Job Opportunities

Are you upbeat, positive, reliable and have a passion for people?  Are you looking for a job in a unique and fun environment?  The USS Midway Museum is looking for an Admissions/Cashier Lead to join our guest services team in delivering exceptional customer service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The USS Midway Museum is an immensely popular event venue. Its unique downtown location, convention center proximity and 360-degree panorama view make it an unparalleled venue for every occasion. More than 700 private and active-duty Navy events are held annually.  The Midway can accommodate events for up to 3,500 guests.

The Museum has openings for event bartenders.   Positions are part-time.  Weekly hours are approximately 10-20 hours per week with potential for more as event business returns.  Pay is $16.30 per hour plus gratuity share.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are you upbeat, positive, reliable and have a passion for people?  Are you looking for a job in a unique and fun environment?  The most visited aircraft carrier museum, the USS Midway Museum, is looking for a Event Setup Rep (On Call).

Department:  Events

Reports to:     Event Operations Manager

Status:            On call

Pay rate:        $19.00 hour

Schedule:       AM/PM shifts.  Must be able to work weekends/holidays.

Position Summary

San Diego’s top-rated attraction, the USS Midway Museum, is seeking Event Service Representatives.  This position provides the general labor necessary for the set up and tear down and equipment for special events.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Status:      Regular full time with 100% paid Medical and Dental, 1^st of the month after 30 days

Schedule:  40 hours per week, must be able to work nights & weekends!

Pay Rate:  $22.00 – $22.00 per hour

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A SCHEDULE that WILL INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS.

Maintenance/Logistics Tech

• Support proper removal of trash, retrograde, HAZMAT, e-waste, recyclable material, grease, aircraft or vehicles as required.
• Perform general maintenance and repair of the ship and associated equipment including interior/exterior hull preservation, corrosion control, truck, van, forklift and light towers as well as general custodial maintenance.
• Responsible for daily operational logistics that requires movement of equipment/supplies from the pier via aircraft elevators, hangar bay to flight deck via cargo/bomb elevator and via forklift through the hangar bay and flight deck.
• Receive and deliver USPS, FEDEX, Amazon and other general package deliveries on behalf of MIDWAY and MIDWAY vendors.
• Support timely onload of perishable food items for catering, café and special events.
• Operate aircraft/bomb elevator, forklift (large and smaller forklifts), man-lift and rolling stocks.
• Work collaboratively with all internal departments to ensure coordination of activities.

The USS Midway Museum is an immensely popular event venue. Its unique downtown location, convention center proximity and 360-degree panorama view make it an unparalleled venue for every occasion. More than 700 private and active-duty Navy events are held annually.  The Midway can accommodate events for up to 3,500 guests.

The Museum is seeking a Beverage Services Support Specialist that is interested in working in a highly collaborative fun and customer focused environment, appreciates volunteer service, enjoys problem solving and is passionate about making an impact at work.  A relatively young and small organization, the Midway provides an excellent opportunity for staff to experience ownership of their work and see immediate results of their efforts while also enjoying a balanced work/life.

Position Summary:  The Beverage Services Support Specialist would be responsible for the preparation of the evening bar, including the receiving, stocking, and preparing of both alcohol and non-alcohol products.

Hours:  18-24 hours per week with 3 – 4 shifts

Schedule:  Varies based on event schedule, primarily daytime hours

Pay rate:   Minimum wage plus gratuity share.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND OCCASIONAL EVENINGS

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforces state liquor laws including, proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and cutoff procedures
• ID and wristband at certain events for people over 21 as needed.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from internal staff, vendors and other business partners.
• Place weekly orders for beverages and supplies and receive and ensure storage of department deliveries.
• Prepare nightly bartender inventory, including liquor, beer, wine, and non-alcohol product.
• Prepare nightly bartender set-up cart, including trash and recycle cans, ice, floor mats, etc.
• Maintain and set up IPad based Cash/Credit card system and work large cash bar events.
• Back up for Bar Manager for vacations/time off.
• Assist and work at events when needed.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from internal staff, vendors and other business partners.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Status:      Full Time with 100% medical & dental, 403b with match, vacation, sick and holiday hours.

Schedule:  40 hours per week, shifts vary

Pay rate:  $21.00 – $21.00 per hour

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A SCHEDULE that WILL INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, using cleansers, solvents, soap solutions, and polishes.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; refill restroom dispensers.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors
• Wash walls and equipment.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, vacuums, brooms and mops for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, equipment, etc.

The USS Midway Museum is seeking a ship/maritime electrical systems technician with a minimum of 5 yearsof experience in maritime electrical systems.

Position Summary

The Ships Engineering Department Electrical Technician will be a USS MIDWAY Electrical  Technical Subject Matter Expert/POC for ship wide electrical systems, ranging from high voltage systems (440, 220) supporting aircraft elevators, ship lighting, high voltage power load centers to simple 110 systems (lighting, plug outlets).

Schedule

• 5 days week – schedule varies based on projects, events, etc.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• 8-hour work shifts, notionally 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM
• 40 hours per week (overtime authorized if required)
• Pay: The hourly pay range for this full-time position is $26.00 – $32.00. The rate of pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and take into account internal equity.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support/work with other ship electricians to maintain internal and external lighting. This includes coordination with events and event power set-up with outside vendors. Internal and external lighting or associated amplified power support. Prior experience with convention or public venues requiring power to caterers, hotels and concert support companies strongly desired.
• Support/work with ship electricians to trouble shoot/repair critical points of electrical distribution throughout the ship (switchboards, transformers, fuses and wiring).
• Support engineering staff when operating/troubleshooting power to ship aircraft elevators, cargo dumbwaiter elevator, passenger elevators and magazine weapons elevators.
• Understand USS MIDWAY unique electrical system and coordinate efforts when contractors are onboard installing new electrical system, modifying existing systems or troubleshooting and repairing degraded systems.

The USS Midway Museum is seeking a part-time ship/maritime electrical systems technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in maritime electrical systems.

Position Summary

The Ships Engineering Department Electrical Technician will be a USS MIDWAY Electrical  Technical Subject Matter Expert/POC for ship wide electrical systems, ranging from high voltage systems (440, 220) supporting aircraft elevators, ship lighting, high voltage power load centers to simple 110 systems (lighting, plug outlets).

Schedule

• 2-4 shifts week – schedule varies based on projects, events, etc.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• 20 – 30 hours per week
• Pay: The hourly pay range for this full-time position is $26.00 – $32.00. The rate of pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and take into account internal equity.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support/work with other ship electricians to maintain internal and external lighting. This includes coordination with events and event power set-up with outside vendors. Internal and external lighting or associated amplified power support. Prior experience with convention or public venues requiring power to caterers, hotels and concert support companies strongly desired.
• Support/work with ship electricians to trouble shoot/repair critical points of electrical distribution throughout the ship (switchboards, transformers, fuses and wiring).
• Support engineering staff when operating/troubleshooting power to ship aircraft elevators, cargo dumbwaiter elevator, passenger elevators and magazine weapons elevators.
• Understand USS MIDWAY unique electrical system and coordinate efforts when contractors are onboard installing new electrical system, modifying existing systems or troubleshooting and repairing degraded systems.

The USS Midway Museum is seeking a ship/maritime electrical systems technician with a minimum of 2 yearsof experience in maritime electrical systems.

Position Summary

The Ships Engineering Department Electrical Technician will support the Ships Electricians with ship wide electrical systems, ranging from high voltage systems (440, 220) supporting aircraft elevators, ship lighting, high voltage power load centers to simple 110 systems (lighting, plug outlets).

Schedule

• 5 days week – schedule varies based on projects, events, etc.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• 8-hour work shifts, notionally 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM
• 40 hours per week (overtime authorized if required)
• Pay: The hourly pay range for this full-time position is $23.00 – $27.00. The rate of pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and take into account internal equity.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support/work with other ship electricians to maintain internal and external lighting. This includes coordination with events and event power set-up with outside vendors. Internal and external lighting or associated amplified power support. Prior experience with convention or public venues requiring power to caterers, hotels and concert support companies strongly desired.
• Support/work with ship electricians to trouble shoot/repair critical points of electrical distribution throughout the ship (switchboards, transformers, fuses and wiring).
• Support engineering staff when operating/troubleshooting power to ship aircraft elevators, cargo dumbwaiter elevator, passenger elevators and magazine weapons elevators.
• Understand USS MIDWAY unique electrical system and coordinate efforts when contractors are onboard installing new electrical system, modifying existing systems or troubleshooting and repairing degraded systems.

The Exhibits Technician works collaboratively with other Exhibit Technicians and volunteers towards the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of museum exhibitions and restored ship spaces. The primary focus of this position is on the daily care and upkeep of the exhibit components, ensuring they are maintained to a high level and conducting or arranging repairs when required. This work will be primarily AV troubleshooting and repair. Additionally, the position supports the maintenance, restoration, and renovation of historic ship spaces. This type of work is primarily construction and fabrication work. The candidate must have a strong ability to analyze situations, troubleshoot problems, and deliver appropriate solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a general working knowledge of multimedia equipment as well as accepted museum/gallery standards regarding exhibit maintenance and construction, use of tools and equipment, and the ability to research, identify, and procure parts and supplies using online computer and printed catalogs and other sources.

Status:               Regular, Full-time non-exempt,

Schedule:          7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesday – Saturday – Sunday – Thursday

Pay Rate:          $22.00 – $28.00 per hour. The rate of pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, and experience and take into account internal equity. The Museum is not able to offer compensation outside of this posted range.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs exhibit maintenance and repair. Where possible, effect immediate repairs and assess the need for changes in design or materials. When required, acquire parts, equipment, or external expertise to assist in effecting repairs.
• Utilize mechanical drawings, schematics, and product manuals for repair and maintenance of exhibit components.
• Construct and install museum exhibit structures and other elements using a wide range of materials and tools/equipment.
• Maintain exhibit maintenance records according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Observe safety and risk management procedures in public areas and workspaces.
• Maintain consumable materials, tools, and equipment inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist in the setup and tear-down of temporary exhibits and displays.
• Participates in finish and detail work on exhibit environments.

The USS Midway Institute for Teachers is a collaboration and partnership between the USS Midway Museum and other institutions and features outstanding faculty speakers from such prominent universities as UCSD, Texas Tech University, Columbia, Dartmouth and the SDSU Center for War & Society. Since 2009, the Institute has conducted seminars that are specifically designed for teachers of history and social studies to learn about the Cold War, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, and World War II in the Pacific, and to incorporate that knowledge, including a variety of perspectives, into their classroom lessons.  Presentations by expert lecturers, university historians, veterans, and other individuals who experienced the events of the era, plus field trips to San Diego museums and the immersive atmosphere of studying aboard the USS Midway, combine to create an incomparable and unparalleled professional development experience for teachers.

The Institute’s seminar programs are uniquely held aboard the iconic Cold War and Vietnam War aircraft carrier USS Midway. Now retired from active duty, the USS Midway continues to serve the country by hosting guests onboard and through education programs, including those of the Midway Institute for Teachers.

The Midway is seeking a Program Manager to provide leadership and execution of the Institute and sustain and build upon our regional and national reputation.

Position Summary:

Planning, coordination, and execution of the USS Midway Institute for Teachers, a seminar program offering professional development for teachers primarily at the high school level with participants experiencing an in-depth exploration of the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and surrounding historical and cultural context.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Well attended and executed Institute showing high satisfaction by attendees and continued growth and development of the program.
• Effective partnerships with academic, museum, and historic institutions.
• Panel presenters and guest speakers who are highly regarded experts in their respective fields from highly regarded, well respected institutions.
• Facilitation of engaging discussion among participants connecting their Institute learning to instruction in the classroom.
• Production of high-quality lesson plan outlines.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the research and development of program content in respect to pedagogy, national and state standards and curriculum, and educational leadership for current and future Institute programs and related seminars.
• Establishes the intellectual scope, content, and schedules for the Institute’s programs.
• Identifies and recruits highly qualified faculty and guest speakers.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises staff/volunteers assigned to the Institute and oversees the work of contractors retained for Institute.
• Manages national, state and local marketing, promotion and outreach activities for the Institute and its programs, including a partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, school districts, academic institutions and appropriate government offices.
• Manages and coordinates the teacher recruitment, application, selection, notifications, and group information process.
• Attends all Institute sessions, ensures that program logistics are operating effectively, and leads content sessions as needed.
• Confer and coordinate with Midway staff on logistics including reserving necessary facilities and equipment needed for Institute programs, food and beverage, parking, transportation, and field trip arrangements as required, and orders, organizes and distributes instructional resources.
• Responsible for Midway Education Department’s website content related to the Institute, facilitating communication between the Institute’s education technology specialist and the Midway’s IT department.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage partnerships with area/regional academic, cultural, governmental, and historic institutions to develop mutually beneficial program opportunities.
• Assist the Education Director in the facilitation and the development of the relationship with San Diego State University’s Center for War and Society, history department, and other departments as required.
• Working with the Education Director, develops and manages the Institute’s budget, provides reports, and presentations as requested.
• Contributes to other related areas and duties as needed and assigned by the Education Director.