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New Jersey Tall Ship Crew
Company / Organization: The Bayshore Center at Bivalve
City: Port Norris
State or Country if outside US: New Jersey
Description:
Chief Mate—Will be expected to work closely with other crew members, volunteer crew, and office staff to ensure a high quality on-board educational program. S(he) will also be responsible for running a safe navigational watch during transits, supervising deck operations during day sails, as well as overseeing the maintenance of the A.J.Meerwald. Requires 100-ton mate license with sail endorsement (near coastal preferred), and diesel engine maintenance skills. Master’s license a plus. Depending on license and boat handling skills may also be Relief Captain.
Educator/Deckhand/Second Mate—Will help coordinate shipboard maintenance and vessel operations as well as participate in the onboard education program. Previous experience operating and maintaining a traditionally rigged wooden sailing vessel is required. 100-ton mate license with sail endorsement is preferred. Applicable experience will be considered. Diesel engine maintenance skills and previous education experience a plus.
Galley Coordinator—Will be responsible for three vegetarian (some seafood) meals daily for 8-12 crew as well as occasional special events and/or light catering for up to 41 passengers. The galley coordinator will purchase provisions, manage a galley budget, and oversee galley upkeep. Applicant must be an amiable, flexible, adventurous person with good cooking skills and a strong environmental ethic.
Educator/ Deckhand—Will present Delaware Estuary specific learning stations onboard and on shore, in addition to participating in shipboard maintenance and vessel operations. The position requires environmental education experience, a degree in natural resources or equivalent experience, strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility and a positive attitude. Boat experience a plus. There is potential to be Relief Galley Coordinator or Relief Program Coordinator.
Intern Positions- Will have the same responsibilities as the Educator/Deckhand but serve for a two (2) to three (3) month period with positions starting in April, June and August. The position requires some environmental education (or equivalent experience), strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility and a positive attitude. Boat experience a plus.
Positions run from March 30th to early November and include room and board on the AJ Meerwald
To Apply—Please forward resume, cover letter, and three references to
Bayshore Center at Bivalve, attention Capt. Jesse Briggs
E-mail: captain@bayshorecenter.org
Phone: 856-785-2060 Fax: 856-785-2893
Mail: 2800 High St. (Bivalve), Port Norris, NJ 08349
Point of Contact: Jesse Briggs
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