Mate/Educator,S/V Sigsbee Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Transportation

Mate/Educator, S/V SIGSBEE

The Mate’s job onboard the educational vessel Sigsbee is a crucial one. The efficient completion of its responsibilities is essential for the smooth operation of the vessel. The Mate answers to the Captain and is second in command of the vessel.

Essential Responsibilities

Support staff for the Captain of the S/V Sigsbee

Performing routine maintenance projects as directed by the Captain.

Performing daily chores - making sure that duties are carried out properly and in a timely manner.

Assisting in development and implementation of onboard education programs.

Assist the Educational Coordinator and Educator with planning as needed
Work with the program director to ensure smooth program implementation.
Assistwithteaching on-board and land-based portion of programs(land/sea, shoreside camping, virtual programs, charters)
Become familiar with the responsibilities of the role of educational staffto substitute when necessary
Become familiar with instructing groups with diverse needs and learning abilities
Welcome, communicate with,and encourage participation of clients in programs
Assist with the maintenance and care for education supplies to keep in good condition and supply

Provisioning and providing for ship’s crew when in port and away and assisting with provisioning for overnight camping expeditions.

Maintaining Passenger comfort and safety - making sure that they follow the rules of the ship as outlined by the Captain in the Safety Orientation and crew manuals.

Making sure that work is performed in a safe manner.

Staying on task and working constructively during shipboard education programs or maintenance periods and following through on tasks to completion.

Being familiar with and observing STANDING ORDERS and the EMERGENCY STATION BILL as posted and described by the Captain.

Knowing vessel systems, how they work, and being able to explain routines to others. Also being able to affect repairs to vessel systems in case of breakdown.

Assisting the Captain with vessel operation. Opportunity will be given to develop these skills.

Proper greeting of volunteers and making sure that they feel useful.

Proper greeting of passengers and the general public showing the vessel, program, and the Living Classrooms Foundation, in a positive light.

Maintaining professionalism at all times as an important representative of the Foundation.

Vessel security
- Gate closed
- Guests must ask permission before boarding and Captain must be notified of their arrival.

Such other duties as are necessary for the operation of the programs or the Foundation or as assigned by the Maritime Education leadership.

Additional Requirements and Notes

This is a seasonal position, from March through November. Daily working hours for ships personnel will be from 0800 to 1630 unless otherwise directed or if operating an evening trip.
Responsible for working ten day-programs and two evening programs during the two week pay period, including occasional weekends and/or evenings. Additional programs may be required for additional pay.
It is essential that crew members understand that shipboard life is demanding of both one’s energy and time and that it may often be necessary to work extra hours until a project is completed or until a reasonable stopping point is reached.
Must be willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing and background check, with negative results. All crew members will be enrolled in a random drug testing program for the duration of employment.
This is an unlicensed position. However, previous experience aboard traditional sailing vessels is highly desired. Experience working with students in a non-traditional setting is also preferred.
Excellent communications and organizational skills with an emphasis on attention…

Mate​/Educator, S​/V Sigsbee

Mate/Educator, S/V Sigsbee