Waterfront Tour Captain

Purpose of Position:

To safely operate a launch/tour boat and provide an enjoyable on the water experience for visitors. Vessels include: Sabino (56’ historic wooden steamboat operating a diesel electric drive), Mystic Seaport Express (25’ diesel launch), and Liberty (40’ diesel launch).

Essential Functions:

• Safety operate the vessel assigned in a variety of weather conditions while providing passengers of various ages and diverse backgrounds an excellent experience.
• Ensure USCG regulations are followed
• Interpret vessel and Museum to passengers
• Ensure passenger safety
• Help mentor and train deckhands
• Report any issues or maintenance needs to supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum: USCG 25-ton inland captains license.
• Willingness to undergo scheduled and random drug testing.
• High degree of skill in handling single screw vessels of equivalent size
• Must be comfortable operating a vessel in heavy vessel traffic, under varied tides and weather conditions.?
• Willingness to work evenings, and holidays as needed.
• An interest in and the ability to interact with Museum visitors to better their understanding of the work at hand as well as the broader educational goals of the Museum.
• Ability to communicate effectively with passengers
• Ability to give a tour to visitors of the waterfront and Museum
• An interest in and the ability to pass work related skills to other staff and volunteers
• Ability to lift moderately heavy loads
• Ability to assist passengers board and disembark as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a highly fluid environment.
• Must be able to access boats, floats, and bilges
• Knowledge of Mystic Seaport Museum and the Mystic River is preferred

The nature of the work involved requires extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions during spring, summer, and fall. This position requires an ability to maintain high levels of visual and mental concentration for extended periods of time and requires positive interaction with the public. The incumbent interacts with a broad range of individuals including fellow staff, visitors, volunteers, trustees, vendors, etc. In all of these interactions, the reputation of Mystic Seaport and the Watercraft Area are at stake. It is essential that a high degree of professionalism be exhibited at all times.