A New Year, A Shared Mission

As 2026 ramps up, everyone at TWSBA is feeling energized and incredibly thankful. Your involvement keeps our programs strong, our community connected, and our mission moving forward.

Thanks to your support, we’ve raised $47,000 and we couldn’t be more grateful! We’re just $3,000 away from reaching our $50,000 goal to start the year strong. Every gift helps us expand access, grow our fellowship programs, create more regional internships for youth, and provide scholarships for the conference.

It’s not too late to get involved. You can still donate or become a Friend of TWSBA to be part of the impact!

2026 TWSBA International Conference

Rising Together: Building Community, Competency, and Courage in Unsteady Waters

October 15-17th, 2026

The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA

Put it on your digital calendar, your wall calendar, every calendar you’ve got!

We’re heading back to the West Coast this year and we want you to help us shape our conference. During your next coffee or tea break, please take a few minutes to complete our short interest form:

Your voice matters. Your input will help us build a conference that reflects the needs, ideas, and energy of the TWSBA community. If you are interested in presenting, sharing ideas, or might need financial assistance to attend, this is where you can tell us!

Shaping the Future of TWSBA Fellowships

As we continue our Boatbuilding Educators Fellowship (2025-2026), we are seeking input from TWSBA members on the focus of our next cohort (2026-2027).

We’d like to know whether you or your team would benefit more from expanded maritime environmental science training or leadership development opportunities for those preparing to take on new or expanded responsibilities.

Looking for Your Next Opportunity?

Here are three recent job postings. Follow the links to view the full job descriptions and learn more about how to apply.

East Coast:

Rocking the Boat – Sailing Program Manager

Full-time, salaried position

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 (commensurate with experience)

Click here to learn more and apply: Sailing Program Manager Job Description

Wooden Boat School – Shop Manager

Seasonal (late April/early May–mid October)

Salary: $25/hour, plus room and board if needed

Click here to learn more and apply: Shop Manager Job Description

West Coast:

Northwest Maritime – Fleet and Maritime Education Coordinator

Year-round

Salary: $28–$30/hour, non-exempt

Click here to learn more and apply: Fleet and Maritime Education Coordinator Job Description



Want more options? We have multiple job postings available on the TWSBA website.

Or if you are an organization looking for new team members, please share your postings with your local regional facilitator (East Coast, West Coast, or Midwest) and we'll share them with the community.

To access the full job board, you’ll need to become a TWSBA member. Membership also gives you access to our learning center, conference info, and our growing community.

Join TWSBA and stay connected to opportunities in your region!