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A.J. MEERWALD

2010 POSITIONS - ALL POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY FILLED HOWEVER WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN THE EVENT A POSITION OPENS DURING THE SEASON.

Chief Mate

The chief mate will be expected to work closely with other crew members, volunteer crew, and office staff to ensure a high quality onboard educational program.  S(he) will also be responsible for running a safe navigational watch during transits, supervising deck operations during day sails, as well as overseeing the maintenance of the A.J. Meerwald.  Requires 100-ton mate license with sail endorsement (near coastal preferred), and diesel engine maintenance skills.  Masters license a plus.  Depending on license and boat handling skill may also be Relief Captain.

Second Mate

The second mate will help coordinate shipboard maintenance and vessel operations as well as participate in the onboard education program.  Previous experience operating and maintaining a traditionally rigged wooden sailing vessel is required.  100-ton mate license with sail endorsement is preferred.  Applicable experience will be considered.  Diesel engine maintenance skills and previous education experience a plus.

Cook

The cook is responsible for three vegetarian (some seafood) meals daily for 8-12 crew as well as occasional special events and/or light catering for up to 45 passengers.  The cook will purchase provisions, manage a galley budget, and oversee galley upkeep.  Applicant must be an amiable, flexible, adverturous person with good cooking skills and strong environmental ethic.

Educator / Deckhand

Educators will present Delaware Estuary specific learning stations onboard, present shore-based education programs,

and participate in shipboard maintenance and vessel operations.  The position requires environmental education experience, a degree in natural resources or equivalent experience, strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility and a positive attitude.  Boat experience a plus.

Educator / Deckhand / Relief Cook

Performs the duties of an Educator Deckhand as well as cooking and provisioning when cook is on leave.

Intern Positions

Interns are expected to serve for a three month period, and positions are available starting April.  The position requires some environmental education (or equivalent experience), boat experience a plus, strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility and a positive attitude.

To Apply - Please forward resume, cover letter and three references to:

Bayshore Discovery Project, attention Capt. Jesse Briggs and Capt. Matt Glenn

Email: captain@bayshorediscovery.org   Phone: 856-785-2060   Fax: 856-785-2893

Mail: 2800 High Street (Bivalve), Port Norris, NJ 08349