Title: AB Sail Deckhand

The AB Sail Deckhand will:

• assist the Mate in the safe operation and management of a watch.
• assist in the educational program aboard and dockside as specified by the Mate.
• work in all aspects of traditional sailing vessel maintenance, repair, and operation as directed by the Mate.
• provide tours of the vessel to visitors.
• work directly with participants of the watch in their instruction.
• report directly to the Mate of the watch.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma.

Interpersonal skills and educational experience important. Knowledge of traditional sailing vessel maintenance and operation preferred.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Minimum one year experience with organizations providing educational and public programming.

Special Requirements

• AB Sail certification
• CPR certification

During the sailing season from April through October substantial amounts of time will be spent on the ship underway for days at a time in coastal New England waters. Room and board are provided on the ship when underway. The successful candidate will report to the Schooner Ernestina office at 89 North Water Street in New Bedford when not on the Schooner Ernestina underway.

Interested persons should respond in writing accompanied by a completed application, a resume and three references to:

Attn: Personnel Department
Schooner Ernestina Commission
P.O. Box 2010
New Bedford, MA 02741-2010

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/VEVs/Individuals with Disabilities are Urged to Apply