Crew Jobs

We still have openings for our 2024 sailing season!  

If you would like to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to captains@clearwater.org with the name of the role you are applying to in the subject line.

General information about all roles:

Vaccination for COVID-19 is required.

Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to maintain a work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQ+ affirming. Applicants also must have experience working in, sensitivity to, and appreciation for ethnically diverse viewpoints and different communication styles. 

Second Mate

Engineer

Seasonal, starting July 2024 – Fall 2024

Category: Deck: Unlicensed

Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Engineer for the 2024 season. Under the direction of the Captain, the Engineer is responsible for the care and maintenance of the vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems. This includes daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the main engine, the on-deck engine and fire pump system, the fresh water system, the bilge pumping system, the refrigerator system, and the electrical systems. The Engineer is responsible for regular checks of the vessel’s safety and emergency gear. They are responsible for the maintenance of Engineering tools and equipment, keeping the engine room properly stowed, maintaining engine room logs, and reporting inventory needs to the Captain. The Engineer is expected to train the crew in relief Engineer duties. At the end of their season, the Engineer is expected to turn over a season’s end report. While not performing engineering duties they are responsible for daily vessel operation as an educator and deckhand.

This is a live aboard position. Compensation is based on experience from $1000 to $1040 paid every other week.

Cook

Seasonal, starting July 2024 – Fall 2024

Category: Deck: Unlicensed

The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Cook for the 2024 season. The Cook is responsible for planning and serving three well-balanced meals per day for all crew. Meals must be planned within budget limitations and time constraints, taking into account special dietary needs with a preference for local and sustainable food. The Cook maintains adequate provisions including propane supplies. They work closely with the Captain and Mate on meal scheduling and provisioning. The galley equipment and cooking utensils must be properly cleaned and maintained and the galley properly stowed. The Cook is expected to participate on deck when necessary. They are expected to train the crew in relief Cook duties. The Cook is expected to develop a working knowledge of the vessel and emergency procedures.

This is a live aboard position. Compensation is based on experience from $1000 to $1120 paid every other week.

Educator Deckhand Trainee

Seasonal, from 4 to 10 weeks, late August to end of October 2024

Category: Deck: Unlicensed

The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Sailing Trainee during the 2024 season. Under the direction of the First Mate, Sailing Trainees carry out the daily operations of the vessel, both during maintenance periods and underway, education or otherwise. They work closely with the volunteers in this capacity. As an entry-level position, Sailing Trainees are expected to take initiative to educate themselves in all aspects of vessel operations, safety and seamanship. Trainees are encouraged, but not required, to advance their skills and learn the skills of the professional crew (Mates/ Engineer/ Bosun/ Deckhand).

This is a live aboard position. Compensation starts at $160 per five-day workweek.