2012 Jobs Aboard ROSEWAY

The World Ocean School, operating the National Historic Landmark schooner, Roseway, accepts applications throughout the year for positions aboard the ship that support the ongoing educational programs in the Northeast and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Positions are live aboard and require at least a one season commitment with an opportunity for a long term employment aboard Roseway. STCW 95 certification is required to work aboard.

Current Opening: Mates, Deckhands, Purser
Job includes all aspects of tall ship sailing both coastal and offshore as well as an ability and desire to work with kids of all ages in both day and overnight programs. Applicant should be an enthusiastic, flexible, and energetic leader with experience in the industry. Room and board provided on the ship.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Capable of taking direction from Captain as well as taking initiative as needed
  • An interest in furthering the educational mission of the World Ocean School
  • Clear communication and modeling of appropriate behavior
  • Willing to live by and enforce rules and regulations aboard the ship
  • Confident in seamanship and interpersonal skills and able to inspire confidence in others
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Commitment to execution and follow through
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and schedules
  • Able to include students in operation of vessel and serve as educator
  • Organized, willing to be decisive, but also work well as member of a team
  • Mature well-grounded sense of personal ethics, evident in the individual’s integrity and responsibility—upholding the highest standards in public and personal relations
  • Capable of representing the World Ocean School favorably

Crew aboard Roseway are required to wear uniforms and present a tidy and clean appearance at all times. Roseway crew are not permitted to consume alcohol or smoke aboard the vessel, and must be willing to undergo drug-testing in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

Please download and complete the World Ocean School Application for Employment and email, fax, or send it to us with your cover letter.

World Ocean School
P.O. Box 701
Camden, ME 04843
FAX: 207-236-7482
EMAIL: wos@worldoceanschool.org

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