Sailing vessel Onrust and Tour Boat RiverQuest needs crew for Summer and Fall 2022! Ideal applicants will be able to work at least through the end of October. Onrust is a re-creation of the Dutch Yacht used by Captain Adriaen Block to explore the New Netherlands territory in 1614. RiverQuest is a 65’ twin hulled catamaran style tour boat. Both depart from the CT River Museum dock in scenic Essex CT, we offer regular public cruises to museum patrons. We also offer special themed cruises, private charters, and educational experiences to school groups, with a focus on local history and the environment. Occasional voyages to other ports are a possibility.
Crew must be capable of following the captain’s orders. Some level of physical fitness is needed to haul on lines and move about the boat in a safe manner. Crew must also serve as educators, nature guides, and historic interpreters on board, and will be called on to speak clearly, audibly, and enthusiastically to groups of up to 50 people. When representing the museum and the vessels, crew should maintain a high level of civility. Above all, the crew must be safety conscious and be aware of their surroundings.
Onrust and RiverQuest are US Coast Guard inspected passenger vessels. As such, all crew must pass a pre-employment drug test and be enrolled in a random drug testing program for the term of service.
Onrust and RiverQuest are not live-aboard vessels; crew must commute to work.
This work is seasonal; both vessels operate May through October. We offer regular public sails & cruises Wednesday through Sunday, but charters and special programs may be scheduled on any day, at any time. The more available and flexible you can be, the more work will be available to you. Maintenance work such as painting and varnishing is a possibility, and may continue into November.
Experience working on the water is valuable, but we will train the right people. This is a great job for anyone who loves nature, history, and engaging with the public in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Interested applicants should email their resume to Dan Thompson: captain@ctrivermuseum.org