Now Hiring - CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM INC - Professional Services Boat Donations Program Manager in Saint Michaels, MD

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Scope The Boat Donation Program ("BDP")Manager is responsible for managing the BDP team, generating boat donations through partners and individual donors, evaluating potential donations and sales of donated vessels and/or boating equipment. Primary Responsibilities: * Managing the BDP team, including both day-to-day activity direction and coordination, and overall performance management * Actively promoting CBMM's boat donations program using social media, various marketing tools, and direct outreach. * Monitor and field direct inquiries from donors about possible donations, and buyers about possible sales * Assess the quality and marketability of the vessels and determine if they meet BDP's acceptance criteria * Expand the reach of BDP using tools such as [please apply online] craigslist and Facebook Marketplace to reach a broader audience to solicit both incoming and outgoing boats * Arrange transportation of accepted vessels to CBMM * Liaise closely with the BDP Administrative Assistant to ensure that marketing information, donation paperwork and sales paperwork is executed and organized * Become familiar with the processes of receiving donated boats and equipment as well as Maryland DNR title transfer and internal recordation * Oversee maintenance of BDP vehicles and equipment. * Actively participate in the advancement of BDP's goals * Maintain a CRM of all contacts generated through BDP. Use this CRM data to regularly contact boat owners and buyers to keep the pipeline full. * Planning and organizing sales events with the assistance and support of the Events Team. * Overseeing the proper storage of inventory to ensure safety, minimize storage expense and showcase vessels. * Joint responsibility with shipyard staff for the management of all offsite storage facilities housing Boat Donation Program Vessels and equipment. * Develop, evaluate and manage the departmental budget * Responsible for creating sales plans and managing inventory levels to meet annual budget goal. * Responsible for the Department of Natural Resources Monthly sales report and for contributing to and reviewing internal weekly boat donation inventory and sales reporting. * Assist with vessel acquisition, pricing, and preparation for sale. * Coordinate marketing and sales with third party boat brokers. * Assuming such other duties as are necessary for the operation of CBMM or as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer, or the President/CEO. This is a full-time, exempt position with an expected minimum work schedule of 40 hours per week. All staff are expected to be available to work a flexible schedule that will at times include evenings and weekends. The Boat Donation Program Manager is expected to be present for all special events / advancement functions unless otherwise arranged with the President and may be assigned to work in a capacity alternate to that defined. Basic Skills: * Employee management skills * 3 to 5 years sales and/or marine industry experience Vessel evaluation background a plus * MD state Boaters License and valid Driver's License; Captain's license preferred * Knowledge of Maryland state vessel registration requirements and tax implications a plus. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database management. * Ability to deal with the public in a positive and professional manner. Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Work Location: In person