On-Call Deckhand

Inter-Island Ferry Authority; Alaska; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Inter-Island Ferry Authority in Hollis, Alaska is seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals for on-call Relief Deckhand or Relief Night Watch roles to provide vessel coverage as operations require.

The positions support vessel safety, security, cleanliness, and passenger service while offering hands‑on maritime experience and on‑the‑job training. Pay is $19.30 per hour; these roles are not eligible for regular employee benefits and hours are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Available for daytime or overnight assignments on short notice.
• Able to lift and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Able to work in rain, wind, cold, darkness, and changing marine conditions.
• Follow safety, security, and emergency instructions.
• Communicate professionally with passengers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Work independently and as part of a vessel crew.
• Comply with drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers and provide a safe, welcoming travel experience.
• Support vessel safety and security procedures.
• Maintain passenger cabins, decks, and assigned vessel areas.
• Assist with docking and undocking, including handling vessel lines weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Perform watch duties and participate in drills or emergency response.
• Perform other vessel duties as assigned.
• Maintain an overnight safety and security watch aboard the vessel.
• Report suspicious activity, unsafe conditions, emergencies, or unusual vessel conditions.

Skills

Safety-minded

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Watchstanding

Job description

ON-CALL RELIEF CREW MEMBER
Relief Deckhand and Relief Night Watch

Location: Hollis, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
Pay: $19.30 per hour
Employment Type: On-Call; Not Benefit-Eligible

SCHEDULE

On-Call Relief Crew Members provide coverage as operational needs arise and must be available on short notice, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Typical shifts are:

• Relief Deckhand: 6:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m.
• Relief Night Watch: 6:15 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

Hours are not guaranteed, and this position does not have a regular work schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inter-Island Ferry Authority is seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals to provide on-call vessel coverage in Hollis. Depending on operational needs, employees may be assigned as either a Relief Deckhand or Relief Night Watch.

This position supports vessel safety, security, cleanliness, and passenger service while providing valuable training and hands‑on maritime experience.

RELIEF DECKHAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist passengers and help provide a safe and welcoming travel experience.
• Support compliance with vessel safety and security procedures.
• Maintain passenger cabins, decks, and assigned vessel areas.
• Assist with docking and undocking, including handling vessel lines weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Perform watch duties and participate in drills or emergency response under the direction of the Mate or Master.
• Perform other vessel duties as assigned.

RELIEF NIGHT WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an overnight safety and security watch aboard the vessel.
• Conduct regular rounds and monitor vessel access, equipment, lines, and surrounding conditions.
• Report suspicious activity, unsafe conditions, emergencies, or unusual vessel conditions.
• Tend vessel lines as weather, tides, or vessel conditions require.
• Clean and maintain assigned vessel, ramp, and terminal areas.
• Complete required watch records and communicate relevant information to vessel personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Be available for daytime or overnight assignments on short notice.
• Be able to work in rain, wind, cold, darkness, and changing marine conditions.
• Be able to lift and pull up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remain alert throughout extended daytime or overnight shifts.
• Follow verbal and written safety, security, and emergency instructions.
• Communicate professionally with passengers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a vessel crew.
• Comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Previous maritime, security, custodial, transportation, emergency-response, or customer-service experience.

Applicants who do not currently hold the preferred credentials may still be considered.

COMPENSATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

This position pays $19.30 per hour and is not eligible for the IFA’s regular employee benefits package. Employees receive position-specific training and an opportunity to gain maritime experience that may lead to future full-time, benefit-eligible positions with the IFA.