Requirements:

• A strong environmental ethic, plenty of enthusiasm, flexibility, skill in public speaking, and a positive attitude.
• Experience and willingness to work with youth.
• Must have or be willing to get CPR/first aid Certification.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with or without direct supervision.
• Must be available mid-June-August. Fall opportunities may be available.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Bonuses provided for those willing to get a NH commercial boat license- cost will be covered by the Gundalow Company, and you will go through on the job training. 
• Candidates must have reliable personal transportation, and no excessive conflicting commitments including travel, work at other jobs, or other non-emergency leave of absence.
• Marine education, local knowledge, or traditional sail experience is a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Help plan, manage and run our growing summer camp program for youth ages 5-13 onboard the Gundalow and on shore.
• Works closely with the Program Manager, Camp Manager, Captain and crew and to ensure a high quality camp program.
• Assist other camp staff, crew and counselors in training (CITs) during weekly camp program.
• Organize, plan, and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.  Activities may include crafts, songs, games, hikes, swimming, kayaking, etc.
• Ensure safety of all campers and staff. Ensure a clean and hazard-free camp site.

About the Gundalow Company:

The Gundalow Company’s mission is to Protect the Piscataqua region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action. All people have the right to access, enjoy, and learn from the Piscataqua region’s heritage and ecology. We recognize that systemic inequality and exclusion have infringed upon this right.

The Gundalow Company is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Compensation:

From $16.50 per hour, commensurate with experience.

To apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

education@gundalow.org.

Position open until filled – expected start date around March 2025

EDUCATOR/DECKHAND:

Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH

Must be available mid-April through mid-October.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gundalow Company seeks a passionate, self-motivated, flexible, organized team-player to work onboard the Gundalow “PISCATAQUA,” and on shore in a variety of educational roles. This position collaborates with all staff and crew and helps to implement our school programs, camps, public sails, charters, and events. Educators work up to 5 days a week with varying hours (25-40). This is not a liveaboard position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility, skill in public speaking, positive attitude, and willingness to share our mission with the public.
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays.
• Marine education and traditional sail experience are preferred.
• Must have or be willing to get CPR/first aid Certification.
• Must be willing to train to Coastguard safety standards, including initial and random drug testing.
• Must be available mid-April for essential crew training, and have limited external commitments through the season (April-October).

RESPONSIBILITIES: EDUCATION

• Execute daily school programs as simultaneous educator and deckhand. Involves teaching education stations related to history and marine science both onboard the Gundalow and on shore – will train. 
• Promote public involvement with our organization. Encourage members of the public to- volunteer, become members, and come sail with us (through ticket sales and messaging).
• Work closely with the Captain and Program Manager to ensure a high-quality onboard education program.

RESPONSIBILITY: VESSEL

• Operate rigging, helm, and vessel mechanisms as needed.
• Assist Captain to ensure safety of vessel and passengers at all times. 
• Supervise deck operations during day sails.
• Assist in training volunteer crewmembers.
• Support gundalow maintenance plan.
• Process ticket sales using a tablet and phone at the dock in Prescott Park as needed.
• Facilitate the boarding process, check-in passengers, coordinate boarding time with Captain.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

The nonprofit Gundalow Company’s mission is to protect the Piscataqua region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action. To fulfill our mission, we use a recently built, traditional, wooden gundalow as our sailing classroom for school groups, River Rats Camp, public sails and private charters 

TO APPLY

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: education@gundalow.org

Subject Line: Educator/Deckhand Position

Starting Pay for this position will range from $16.50 to $19.95/ hour plus any tips from public sails and charters.