Sultana Projects is dedicated to teaching students of all ages about the history and environment of the Chesapeake Bay. The organization has a full-time, year-round staff of seven and a seasonal staff (March - November) of up to 16. Sultana Projects prides itself on providing a challenging, fun and rewarding work environment, where employees have an opportunity to grow and develop their professional skills.

Follow the Links Below for Position Postings:

Seasonal Educational Staff on the Schooner Sultana
Seasonal Educational Staff for Paddling Programs

Administrative Positions

CHIEF MATE: Sultana Projects is currently seeking a Chief Mate for the schooner SULTANA for our 2012 sailing season. Employment for this position begins in late February and can continue through mid-August or, ideally, through the end of the season in November. During the 2012 season, SULTANA will travel the full length of the Chesapeake Bay, visiting numerous ports in both Maryland and Virginia. SULTANA will work with over 4,500 students and teachers doing educational day sails as well as week long live aboard programs. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and prior educational/sailing experience are preferred. A minimum 50 ton Inland license is required. Applicants should have strong communication skills and an active interest in education. Crew members work 5-day weeks, receive competitive compensation and are provided with a private bunk on board the schooner as well as space in SULTANA’s crew apartment in downtown Chestertown, Maryland.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR: Sultana Projects is seeking an on board Education Director for the schooner SULTANA for our 2012 sailing season. In addition to being an active member of the crew, the Education Director is responsible for the daily implementation of our award winning educational program onboard the vessel. During the 2012 season, SULTANA will visit numerous ports in Maryland and Virginia and work with over 4,500 students and teachers doing educational day sails as well as week long live aboard programs.  Employment for this position begins in March and can continue through mid-August or, ideally, through the end of the season in November. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and prior educational/sailing experience are preferred. Applicants should have strong communication skills and an active interest in education. Crew members work 5-day weeks, receive competitive compensation and are provided with a private bunk on board the schooner as well as space in SULTANA’s crew apartment in downtown Chestertown, Maryland.

Posted December 2011

DECKHAND EDUCATOR: Sultana Projects is currently seeking Deckhand/Educators for the schooner SULTANA’s 2012 sailing season. Employment for these positions begins in March and continues through either mid-August or mid-November. During the 2012 season, SULTANA will travel the full length of the Chesapeake Bay, visiting numerous ports in both Maryland and Virginia. SULTANA will work with over 4,500 students and teachers doing educational day sails as well as week long live aboard programs. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and prior educational/sailing experience are preferred. Applicants should have strong communication skills and an active interest in education. Crew members work 5-day weeks, receive competitive compensation and are provided with a private bunk on board the schooner as well as space in SULTANA’s crew apartment in downtown Chestertown, Maryland.

To apply for positions onboard the schooner SULTANA, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Tanya Banks-Christensen
Captain, Schooner Sultana
Sultana Projects
105 South Cross Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
tbc@sultanaprojects.org

For additional information about positions on the schooner SULTANA,call Sultana Projects’ main office at 410-778-5954.