Seasonal Tall Ship Second Mate: Lead Crew & Navigation

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Erie (Erie County)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 92,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Room and board included

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, seeks a Second Mate for the U.S. Brig Niagara at the Erie Maritime Center. The role involves leading a crew, overseeing maintenance, navigation support, and teaching seamanship aboard a historic sailing vessel on Lake Erie.

The position runs from mid-March to mid-October 2027 and includes room and board. Qualifications include a USCG 200-ton license with sail endorsement, Radar Observer, Marine Firefighting,

Qualifications

Two years command experience aboard sailing ships of 100 ton rating or greater.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Oversight: Supervise care of mechanical systems, rigging, masts, yards, hull, and superstructure.
Crew Training: Lead drills and show crew members, volunteers, and trainees how to complete important tasks.
Navigation Support: Maintain charts, publications, and all navigation and communication equipment.
Watch Duties: Serve as officer of the deck or direct crew during sail operations.
Historical Interpretation: Help explain ship history to guests and describe life on a nineteenth century sailing vessel.

Skills

Command experience

Leadership

Sailor training

Tools

Radar Observer Endorsement

Marine Firefighting Certificate

200 ton Near Coastal License

STCW 95

USCG Medical Certificate

TWIC

Job description

The position runs from mid-March to mid-October 2027 and includes room and board. Qualifications include a USCG 200-ton license with sail endorsement, Radar Observer, Marine Firefighting,

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