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Voyage Guides
Voyage Guides must demonstrate a desire to lead youth and adolescent passengers through the challenges of weeklong coastal voyages. Guides must facilitate a positive learning environment and role model problem-solving, conflict resolution, tolerance for adversity, and group management skills. While prior sailing experience is not required, the desire to teach and learn social-emotional skills and the arts of traditional sailing is necessary.
Bosun
The Bosun is a competent mariner who takes responsibility and ownership of the vessel’s maintenance. The Bosun must be able to lead other Voyage Guides through rigging and work projects while also demonstrating a strong ability to work with youth. Prior sailing, leadership, carpentry, and rigging experience are preferred, though not necessary to apply.
First Mate
As the second in command of Shenandoah, the First Mate must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills throughout her employment with Ocean Academy. The ability to role model is vital. The Mate must balance competence and authority while showing humility and a desire to learn. Leadership, facilitation, and sailing skills are required.
Chef
Ocean Academy seeks an organized, enthusiastic, and full-time chef to plan, prepare, and execute meals for up to 40 people. The chef will live aboard Shenandoah, working with a team of 9 staff. With the help of an assistant, they will prepare three meals/day, 5 days/week. Generous salary and a paid week off included. Must love adventure.
Captain
Ocean Academy is seeking qualified applicants that can commit to long-term, multi-year training to become a Captain aboard Shenandoah. As a highly-skilled position, anyone wishing to command the vessel must complete at least one season as the vessel’s First Mate or as a Captain-In-Training. Leadership, facilitation, and sailing experience are required to apply.
Logistics Coordinator
A year-round position with sailing opportunities and flexibility in your schedule. Competitive pay working for an uptempo, fast-growing non-profit. Organizational skills and thoughtful communication with staff and clients are critical. The position includes writing copy, interacting with clients and staff, planning events, and staying organized.
