The Director of Alumni Relations is a senior member of the Advancement Team. The incumbent must be an experienced, dynamic and creative professional who will plan and implement a comprehensive program of activities that establishes and maintains relationships with the approximately 8,000 MMA alumni worldwide.
The Director of Alumni Relations is charged with strategically engaging alumni and securing commitments from them to provide volunteer service. This position also requires working closely with colleagues across key administrative offices, including but not limited to Admissions, Development, College Relations, and Career Services.
The Director will plan and implement a comprehensive program of activities that establishes and maintains relationships with alumni and the Academy. The Director serves as the primary liaison to the Alumni Association Board of Directors, plans class reunions, implements special events to recognize outstanding alumni, oversees Homecoming Weekend, develops and implements plans for the Academy’s Regional alumni clubs, and oversees social media related to Alumni Relations. The Director contributes ideas, story suggestions, writing, and input into the Mariner Magazine, the alumni magazine of MMA. The Director will also be responsible for at least three editions of Shipmate, our e-newsletter.
The Director manages the Alumni Relations budget, supervises employees along with numerous volunteers. This position requires high professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information, including personal alumni information, institutional budget and financial information. The position also requires travel and attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, and events. This is a full-time, confidential position.
DUTIES
• Work closely with the Alumni Board of Directors, arranging meetings, staffing its committees, and ensuring their strategic plan initiatives are met.
• The Director will develop and submit for approval by the VP for Advancement annual strategic and operating plans.
• Plan and supervise all activities and events associated with Reunion, ensuring that all of the Academy’s constituents are recognized and involved, including alumni, students, faculty and staff, and retired faculty.
• Maintain and expand a class agent program to build engagement and the return of alumni back to campus. Ensure that the Alumni Association Awards program reflects positively on the Academy and recognizes outstanding alumni by researching the records of perspective recipients, preparing background materials for consideration by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, president, or the selection committee.
• Educate graduating students about staying connected as a member of the Alumni Association and engage them in programs.
• Establish and build relationships with alumni locally, regionally, and nationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via face-to-face contact, phone, email blasts, alumni web pages, social media, and print publications.
• Enhance the alumni database; capture contact information, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, events, and other means.
• Other duties as assigned by the VP of Institutional Advancement.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

SKILLS
• Ability to embrace the school’s mission;
• High professional and ethical standards for handling highly confidential materials;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills are required, with strong public speaking skills preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary. Strong writing skills are a plus;
• Strong analytical skills;
• The ability to establish strong and effective personal and professional relationships particularly with volunteers;
• The position requires strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects;
• The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS
• A bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years working in college or university alumni relations, although relevant experience in fields such as development and external relations that involve strong constituency relations will be considered.
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience and a successful record of supporting and motivating staff as well as recruiting, motivating, and managing volunteers is required.
• The ability to work effectively with various technologies including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite required..

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
• Contacts include Board of Trustees, Donors, Alumni, Parents, Students and various external and internal constituencies;
• This job requires the capacity to travel, work evenings and several weekends as necessary;
• The job is generally sedentary, however individual must be able to traverse the campus grounds which include hills, paths and access MMA’s ships and boats. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms to maintain balance walk through narrow passages;
• Occasional exposure to extremes in weather, including rain, sleet, snow, rough seas;
• Frequent use of keyboard and computer screen;
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main’s 4,500 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit www.coreandmain.com to learn more.

Our company is currently seeking a skilled Senior Fire Pump Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper installation and operation of fire pumps and their associated systems. The Senior Fire Pump Technician will work on a variety of fire pump systems, including electric, diesel, and jockey pumps, to ensure their functionality and reliability.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Review project specifications and drawings to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and other professionals to ensure that fire pump systems are installed correctly.

Conduct pre-functional testing and commissioning of fire pump systems to ensure that they are operating correctly.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues with fire pump systems.

Conduct flow tests on fire pumps to ensure proper operation

Document and report on the results of testing and commissioning to the Customer.

Document all work performed and maintain accurate records . (Writing/ Photographs)

Communicate with customers and provide excellent customer service

Staying up-to-date with the latest fire protection technologies, codes, and standards.

Requirements

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Degree or related area.

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a Fire Pump Technician or similar role.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Ability to lift equipment not exceeding 50 LBS.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of fire pump systems, including electric, diesel, and jockey pumps.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications to provide quotations.

Ability to use electrical testing equipment.

Experience with testing and maintenance of fire suppression systems.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to travel within all 50 States.

Pay: $80,000 to $110,000 per year

OUR BENEFITS

Our Total Rewards program is there to meet your needs, so you can bring your whole self to work.

Health & Wellness

Medical with 100% coverage for preventative care, triple tax-advantaged health savings account, dental, vision, disability, whole life and more.

Financial Wellbeing

401(k), and financial wellness services.

For Your Family

Paid maternity and paternity leave, domestic partner coverage options, adoption assistance, pet insurance.

Professional Networks

Our Women's Network and other organizations provide community engagement, professional development and industry networking opportunities.

Learn & Grow

Tuition reimbursement, tuition grants, and hundreds of hours of internal training available.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov

Our company is currently seeking a skilled Senior Fire Pump Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper installation and operation of fire pumps and their associated systems. The Senior Fire Pump Technician will work on a variety of fire pump systems, including electric, diesel, and jockey pumps, to ensure their functionality and reliability.

Engineer – Wastewater Systems
Pay Range: $86,139 to $112,548

If you are reading this, you are serious about water quality and keeping the environment clean!

We are wastewater professionals, and we keep the environment clean and the waters of Salem Sound safe, swimmable, and fishable. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, we are seeking an engineer to help manage and coordinate engineering and capital improvement activities of the South Essex Sewerage District (SESD). Candidates will have an opportunity to help implement a District-wide Capital Improvement Program to upgrade and modernize SESD’s critical infrastructure.

Education, Experience, Qualifications
- BS in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Engineer-in-Training Certification (EIT) is required, or must be obtained within six months.
- Registration as Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Massachusetts (or P.E. registration in another state and ability to receive Massachusetts licensure) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of two years of experience as an engineer after receipt of bachelor’s degree. General knowledge of engineering and construction practices and procedures in Massachusetts and/or New England.
- Experience in construction oversight, preparation of engineering studies, design, and construction management of projects associated with wastewater conveyance, treatment, pumping, and metering facilities is preferred.
- Proficient in written and oral communications.

Highly Desirable Experience, Certifications and Licenses
- Previous experience working in the wastewater/water sector.
- Advanced degree in engineering.
- Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operators License.

Responsibilities
- Assists with project management duties related to the District’s construction activities such as planning, conceptual development, review of alternatives, cost effective analysis, budget preparation, cash flow projections, permitting/regulations, scoping of work, selection of consultants, scheduling, performance testing, review of contract submittals, record keeping, preparation and resolution of written comments, preparation of in-depth technical report summaries, oral presentations and project memorandums.
- Assists and coordinates with consulting engineers and contractors working for the District with respect to studies, planning, capital improvements, collection system, pumping, metering, wastewater treatment and facilities related projects.
- Supports the development of contract documents for advertising, bidding and construction. Assists with supervision of construction activities to ensure conformance with contract documents including but not limited to regulatory requirements, shop drawings, correspondence, payment requests, project changes, change order requests and credits, testing, startup, commissioning, training, project closeout, warrantees and guarantees and project record keeping. Assists with tracking project schedule and costs to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Supports resolution of construction claims and disputes. Prepares extra work documentation as required.
- Communicates, coordinates and meets with District staff and any other personnel involved in project and/or construction work to address and/or resolve issues. Attends project meetings and makes sound recommendations to supervisor.
- Works with the Operations and Maintenance Divisions to assist in the resolution of operational and mechanical issues associated with District facilities, equipment and buried infrastructure. Works with the Operations and Maintenance Divisions to monitor energy consumption and initiate energy saving opportunities.

Marine Propulsion Sales Manager
Remote – USA
Define, develop, and execute a comprehensive sales growth process for our marine propulsion client.
Job Description

Develop and execute sales plans, proposals, contracts
Provide a consultative sales approach highlighting product features, advantages, and benefits
Provide product and system expertise
Achieve annual sales, gross margin and market share targets for marine propulsion solutions
Manage and grow business through existing and new accounts by building solid long term relationships, promoting products, attending trade shows and marketing events, etc.
Responsible for reviewing customer specifications and recommending solutions
Develop long term relationships and build partnerships with existing and potential customers
Management of the client portfolio and industry relationships
Education
University degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering preferred
Experience
5+ years Marine industry experience in professional sales or marketing positions of increasing responsibility
Experience selling high ticket, long lead, consultative solutions is a plus
Experience with commercial, government, DOT procurement processes is a plus
Strong Marine Engineering experience with Propulsion systems and design preferred
Professional industry network desired – ability to get to the decision maker
Superior follow-up and follow-through skills
Team-oriented with the ability to work in a matrix organization
Excellent communication skills, presentation and written
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities
Excellent problem solving and advanced analytical skills
#engineering #commercial

PRESIDENT, MARINAS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Norwalk, CT

About the Organization

Our Client is a multi-generational, family-owned enterprise based in Norwalk, Connecticut. The organization includes two full-service marina businesses, along with commercial and waterfront real estate holdings. Each marina has an experienced President and leadership team.

As the organization prepares for a major real estate development involving key waterfront parcels, the CEO will provide unified oversight, help lead strategic planning and business alignment, and represent our Client in key relationships and development discussions.

Position Overview

The Chief Executive Officer will provide senior-level oversight of all our Client’s marinas. The CEO will work directly with the marina Presidents to ensure operational excellence, financial performance, and organizational alignment. This role will also support long-term planning, succession efforts, and cross-company collaboration.

The CEO will serve as the Client’s primary liaison to the development team. This will include ensuring clear communication, operational continuity during and after construction, and coordination as needed to protect and advance our Client’s interests.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Organizational Oversight

Provide strategic and operational oversight .
Support and guide the marinas in business planning, staffing, and performance management.
Identify and implement shared opportunities across the companies, including customer service, financial systems, and operational efficiencies.
Lead with transparency and professionalism in alignment with the values of a multi-generational family business.
Talent Development and Succession Planning

Lead recruitment, training, and professional development across departments including yard operations, service, sales, finance, and administration.
Develop and manage a succession planning process for key leadership positions, including aging Presidents, Controllers, and the retiring CFO.
Build a strong internal talent pipeline to ensure future readiness.
Financial and Operational Management

Oversee financial performance across all entities, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiency.
Guide long-term capital improvement and investment strategies.
Monitor performance metrics and ensure accountability across leadership teams.
Real Estate Development Coordination

Serve as the Client’s main point of contact with the selected developer.
Ensure consistent communication between the developer and marina leadership.
Help identify and address potential disruptions to marina operations, such as traffic flow, infrastructure access, or construction timing.
Evaluate and coordinate any support that may be able to provide to the marinas during development phases, if needed.
Protect business continuity and long-term value through active involvement in planning discussions and resolution of issues.
Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

Report regularly to the marina ownership group and serve as liaison to the Boards of Directors of each entity.
Represent our Client in high-level relationships with tenants, vendors, community leaders, and regulators.
Support a culture of clear communication, stewardship, and long-term thinking.
Qualifications

Proven executive leadership experience in marina operations is required.
Experience overseeing multi-location or multi-entity operations is strongly preferred.
Background in real estate development is preferred, especially when connected to marina or waterfront operations.
Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Business Administration, Marine Management, Finance, or a related field.
Master’s degree, such as an MBA or Marine Affairs, is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, team leadership, and financial management.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multi-generational family-owned business structure.
Compensation and Benefits

Competitive executive salary based on experience.
Performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.

Vessel Operator/Voyage Manager, Tankers – Houston
Our client, a leading international tanker owner, is looking for an Vessel Operator to join the team in their Houston office. Due to the continued growth of the company, the person for this role is someone that can make an immediate contribution. We are looking for someone with the following:
Bachelors degree, maritime academy preferred
Time at sea on tankers, C/M or Master would be ideal, would consider someone coming shoreside
Previous commercial tanker operations experience is preferred and would be considered in lieu of sailing time
Able to work multiple voyages with little or no supervision
Voyage management experience preferred, must be comfortable taking financial ownership of each voyage
Relocation is available for the right candidate, but at this time, no visa sponsorship, you must currently be authorized to work in the United States
In return for the above, our client offers a generous base salary, potential for annual bonus, paid benefits and vacation. This is a great opportunity to join a stable tanker owner that is enjoying significant year to year growth. The company values their employees and as such, they have created a positive environment for both personal and professional growth. This is an immediate need, resumes will be handled with confidence.

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MROs. The Hope Group has over 100,000 square feet of warehousing, fabrication, and administration facilities to complement its manufacturing capacity. We’re more than a parts distributor. Our customers rely on us to help identify and solve the efficiency and productivity challenges they face. www.thehopegroup.com

This person will plan and perform engineering duties to support the design, development and delivery of major projects and/or for projects of high complexity. Work includes creation of previously non-existent products or modifications to existing products, selection of materials, and development of calculations, bills of materials, drawings and test plans. Work also includes responding to customer requests for desired product changes and design submittals and guiding technicians during fabrication. Project work to be performed will utilize creativity and ingenuity, along with a wide range of experience to both define the technical approach to projects and complete work assignments under minimal supervision. This position may also require acting as the lead on projects guiding other engineers.

Essential functions:
Performing calculations to meet design requirements as pertains to pressure, flow, heat removal, etc. to establish baseline system design parameters and material and labor cost estimates.
Developing schematics, bills of material and layouts for both hydraulic and supporting electrical systems.
Producing detailed drawings for vendor fabricated equipment such as reservoirs and other components.
Providing customer instructional tools to include:
Working schematics of hydraulic and electrical systems for fabrication and start up, as well as layouts and mounting instructions and dimensions.
Various operating data such as oil pressure and flow settings, electrical point to point connections, etc.
Providing technical guidance and assistance and working collaboratively with staff throughout the company including:
Providing technical assistance to inside and outside salespersons, shop foreman and other shop personnel.
Providing technical assistance to personnel as pertains to fitting and component selection, system layout, piping and other fabrication practices.
Assisting parts coordinator with conversions of unavailable components to meet deliveries.
Providing troubleshooting assistance and corrective action to fabricators during testing.
Performing field service supervision and start up assistance as required to complete the overall project start up and operation requirements.
Participating in the quality improvement process as warranted.
Providing project management support to include:
Monitoring, maintaining and revising project budgets to reflect the actual project costs.
Suggesting technical improvements to projects and quote change-orders.
Implementing, coordinating and completing change-order work.
Communicating with multiple sub-contractors to coordinate work and maintain the overall project schedule.
Providing on-site technical support / field supervision to ensure that work is performed properly and in a timely manner by the appropriate tradespersons.
Maintaining project documentation and collecting sub-contractor field test data/reports in order to meet project submittal requirements.
Attending weekly project status meetings in order to report current work process to the customer and coordinate upcoming work with all parties (i.e. customer, contractor, sub-contractors, and tradespersons).
Responding to off-hour phone calls for technical support.
Ability to develop PLC based control logic programming for various process control functions dictated by customer operating requirements a plus.

Education, Experience, Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferably with hydraulic systems).
Ability to develop hydraulic schematics, select material and guide technicians in fabricating hydraulic systems.
Understanding of relay logic industrial control panel design with ability to develop electrical schematics, select material and guide technicians in fabricating control panels.
Proven attention to detail, excellent communicator and customer service oriented.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities for our client partners at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich CT. 5+ years of integrated facilities management experience is required. Competitive Salary in the mid of the posted range + RELOCATION. Our successful candidate will have strong financial acumen to manage the budget and stay on top of reporting and purchases weekly, exceptional experience with Building Automation Systems (Trane) including determining root cause analysis and digging into systems solutions and will develop excellent client relationships. Hands on mechanical expertise and leadership, developing skills trades professional teams are required for success in the role.

At Sodexo, we deliver environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered Independent Schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

What You'll Do

Provide excellent customer service to our schools administration and students
Set expectations for a team, and then provide action plans for excellent accountability
Manage a large budget identifying cost savings and innovative cost-effective solutions for our clients

Company Name: J. C. Higgins Corp.

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

Job Location: J.C. Higgins Corp
70 Hawes Way
Stoughton, MA 02072

Company Description:
J.C. Higgins is one of the area’s largest Mechanical
Contractors and has been in business since 1924. J.C.
Higgins is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc.;
a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction,
energy infrastructure, and facilities services.

Job Description: J.C. Higgins is seeking an entry level Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to assist Project Manager(s) in all facets of Mechanical Construction project management.

Qualifications: B.S. Engineering / Management. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn the Mechanical Construction/Contracting business. Familiarity with HVAC and Plumbing systems is a plus.

Salary Range: To be negotiated.

Contact Information:
Name: Bill Dunham, CEO
Email: Bill_Dunham@emcorgroup.com