ABYC offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, health insurance with premiums paid, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with profit sharing, and performance bonus opportunities.
Preferred Education:
Some College
Internal Number: 0023
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) | Annapolis, MD | Hybrid/Remote Considered
ABYC is seeking a Standards Developer to facilitate the development, review, and publication of marine industry standards and technical information reports. This role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned standards, coordinating committee activity, managing volunteer participation, and guiding each standard through the full review cycle from initiation through final publication.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on boating safety while collaborating with boatbuilders, component manufacturers, technical experts, and marine industry organizations in the United States and internationally.
About the Role
Serve as the primary contact for assigned ABYC standards and related technical activities.
Facilitate standards development, review, comment resolution, balloting, and publication.
Coordinate volunteer committees, subcommittees, meetings, documents, and project timelines.
Support ABYC members and the broader marine industry with technical information and standards-related guidance.
Build relationships with boatbuilders, component manufacturers, committee members, and industry professionals.
What You’ll Do
Standards Development and Publication
Manage assigned standards through the development and review process in alignment with Technical Board Rules and ANSI Essential Requirements for American National Standards.
Initiate calls for comments, consensus ballots, and Technical Board ballots for publication.
Incorporate comment resolutions, edit and format draft documents, and prepare standards for publication.
Coordinate subcommittee work, technical research, and practical testing.
Track changes, critical issues, timelines, and required updates throughout the review cycle.
Ensure proper industry representation and balance on Project Technical Committees.
Department and Member Support
Support the Standards and Compliance Department’s strategic priorities.
Respond to member inquiries by email and phone.
Contribute to ABYC content, including articles, technical resources, and social media posts.
Assist with grant writing, proofreading, technical research, and practical testing.
Review and support digital platforms such as the ABYC Standards Library and EZ-PTC.
Collaborate with other ABYC departments to develop educational tools, training resources, and member materials.
International Standards and Industry Relationships
Support ISO standards development and harmonization as directed.
Build relationships across the international marine industry.
Represent ABYC at industry events, meetings, and standards-related activities (ABYC Annual Meeting and Standards Week, IBEX, and NMMA Engineering Standards Compliance Seminar).
Promote ABYC as a leading global source of technical information for boating safety.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate brings technical knowledge, strong organization, and a collaborative approach to standards development.
Strong understanding of boat systems, technical standards, and safety practices.
ABYC certifications and boat building experience are a plus.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Experience coordinating volunteers, committees, or stakeholder-driven projects.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
Passion for boating and a commitment to improving boating safety.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Acrobat, and Zoom.
Location
This position is based in Annapolis, Maryland. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered.
If you are technically minded, highly organized, and passionate about boating safety, we encourage you to apply and help advance ABYC’s mission of supporting safer boating through trusted standards and technical expertise. Email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to comments@abycinc.org
The American Boat &Yacht Council (ABYC) is a non-profit, member organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats.
ABYC has a long-established commitment to providing technical education, training, certification and professional development for marine technicians. Our seminars, workshops and technician certification courses are instrumental in increasing the level of knowledge and professionalism throughout the boating industry.
