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About the Organization
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop is a nonprofit educational community dedicated to fostering personal growth through wooden boatbuilding, shared community life, seamanship, and service. Founded in 1979, the Boat Shop offers a nine-month, tuition-free apprenticeship and public-facing programs that connect craft, learning, and community on Maine’s Pemaquid Peninsula.
The Opportunity
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop seeks a mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization’s people, programs, and partnerships. Working in close collaboration with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director advances the Boat Shop’s mission, guides strategic direction, cultivates donor and community relationships, and supports a committed team of staff and volunteers.
This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who values experiential learning, community life, and mission-centered leadership.
Key Responsibilities (Snapshot)
The Executive Director will:
- Provide organizational leadership and staff support
- Lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts
- Oversee financial health and operational systems
- Strengthen partnerships and public presence
(Full responsibilities outlined in the detailed position profile on our website.)
Qualifications (Snapshot)
Ideal candidates bring:
- Experience in nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven leadership
- Experience with fundraising and organizational management
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Appreciation for woodworking, experiential learning, community life, and maritime traditions
Compensation
Full-time, year-round position based in Pemaquid, Maine.
On-site housing and benefits included.
Total compensation package valued up to $125,000, commensurate with experience. A detailed compensation overview is available in the full position profile on our website.
To Apply
Interested candidates should review the full position profile at https://carpentersboatshop.org/employment/ and email a résumé and cover letter to jobs@carpentersboatshop.org
Compensación
The position includes a generous retirement plan, health insurance, housing, paid time off,
and meals during the apprenticeship. Housing is provided in a dedicated
two-bedroom, single-family home adjacent to the Boat Shop campus.
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Cómo aplicar
A full position profile is available at carpentersboatshop dot org. Navigate to “About Us” and select “Join Our Team.”
Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@carpentersboatshop.org.
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
