Gunner’s Mate

Expectations

• Experience with the use and care of black powder weapons
• Some knowledge of history regarding black powder weapons
• Good public speaking/presentation abilities
• Safety conscious

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain Onrust‘s guns; this may include repairing and staining the carriages as well as cleaning and oiling the barrels
• Demonstrate cannon firing to the public for occasional events
• A Gunner’s Mate may be asked to act as a Boatswain’s Mate at times

Time Commitment

• At least twice a year there will be a day devoted to cannon care
• Be willing to sign up for specific events, either underway or dockside, that involve the firing of Onrust’s

Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org

Carpenter’s Mate

Expectations

• Have significant skill and experience with carpentry; wooden boat experience a big plus
• Own your own tools; access to a woodshop very desirable
• Metal working/blacksmithing ability very desirable
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Take on specific repairs or improvements on board Onrust, as outlined by the Captain. Examples of jobs: build new gangway steps, rebuild/repair engine cover, replace wooden cleats, replace deck planking, rebuild some interior cabinets

Time Commitment

• Meet with captain and/or volunteer coordinator at least twice a year to discuss and plan projects.
• Project time depends on the project

Non-vaccinated individuals are expected to have a mask on them, and wear it if going below. Hand sanitizer is available on board. All current museum staff and boat crew are fully vaccinated.

Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org

Boatswain’s Mates

Expectations

• Ability to follow orders and work with others as a team
• Familiarity with hand tools, paint brushes, electric sanders
• Other desirable skills/ knowledge: splicing, knot tying, sewing, marine diesel maintenance, marine electrical
• Safety conscious
• Able to swim

Responsibilities

• Participate in general vessel maintenance, including, but not limited to, tasks such as sanding, painting, varnishing, caulking

Time Commitment

• Between April and October, there will be at least 4 “all hands” Onrust maintenance days of about 6 hours in length
• During haul out times (typically spring or fall), there may be several days in a row where Boatswain’s mates will be asked to serve as much as they are willing
• Depending on skill set and needs of the vessel, other responsibilities may be assigned to particular mates

Non-vaccinated individuals are expected to have a mask on them, and wear it if going below. Hand sanitizer is available on board. All current museum staff and boat crew are fully vaccinated.

Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org

The Connecticut River Museum, located on the waterfront in Essex, CT is seeking interns to assist in many areas of important Museum work. Internship opportunities are available for College Students in the education, collections, marketing, and fundraising departments. The Connecticut River Museum uses its exhibitions, museum programs and on-water activities to explore the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the River. Interns will have the opportunity to receive broad-based experience through a wide range of projects. Some evening and weekend time may be required.