The Bayshore Discovery Project's mission is to motivate people to take care of the environment, the history and the culture of New Jersey's Bayshore region through education, preservation and example. Established in 1988, the organization has grown from a small group of conservationists who took on the task of restoring a dilapidated oyster schooner into a sailing classroom, and has become a multifaceted provider of education that serves more than 50,000 people each year through museum programs, special events, and a variety of additional shore-based programming.
Applications are being accepted NOW for positions aboard
New Jerseys Official Tall Ship
1928 Schooner
A.J. MEERWALD
The Bayshore Discovery Project operates the schooner A.J. MEERWALD, an authentically restored oyster schooner, as a hands on classroom for stewardship of the Delaware Estuary and its environs. She is designated as New Jersey’s Official tall ship, and as such she travels from near Trenton on the Delaware river to the Atlantic coast and Hudson River. The student program includes sailing the ship, trawling for marine life, as well as prepared learning stations. Shore-based programming includes Wetlands Discovery Tours and in-school Assemblies.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Onboard
First Mate—The mate will be expected to work closely with other crew members, volunteer crew, and office staff to ensure a high quality on-board educational program. S(he) will also be responsible for running a safe navigational watch during transits, supervising deck operations during day sails, as well as overseeing the maintenance of the A.J.Meerwald. Requires 100-ton mate license with sail endorsement (near coastal preferred), and diesel engine maintenance skills. Masters license a plus. Depending on license and boat handling skills may also be Relief Captain.
Second Mate—The second mate will help coordinate shipboard maintenance and vessel operations as well as participate in the onboard education program. Previous experience operating and maintaining a traditionally rigged wooden sailing vessel is required. 100-ton mate license with sail endorsement is preferred. Applicable experience will be considered. Diesel engine maintenance skills and previous education experience a plus.
Educator/ Deckhand/ Relief Coordinator—The Educator/ Relief Coordinator will present onboard and shore-based learning stations and programs, serve as a deckhand, and perform Onboard Coordinator duties when relief is needed. Relief duties will involve leading onboard education programs. A degree relevant to the position is required along with some education experience. Willingness to live on a boat with limited privacy, a strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility, and a positive attitude are essential. Environmental education, curriculum development, and boat experience a plus.
Educator/ Deckhand—Educators will present Delaware Estuary specific learning stations onboard, present shore-based education programs, and participate in shipboard maintenance and vessel operations. The position requires environmental education experience, a degree in natural resources or equivalent experience, strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility and a positive attitude. Boat experience a plus.
Educator/ Deckhand/ Relief Cook-Performs the duties of an Educator Deckhand as well as cooking and provisioning when cook is on leave.
Intern Positions- Interns are expected to serve for a three month period, and positions are available starting April. The position requires some environmental education (or equivalent experience), boat experience a plus, strong environmental ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility and a positive attitude.
Compensation
& Commitment—Salary (based on experience), plus meals (mostly vegetarian)
and living quarters onboard ship from April through October/November. Yar
Matey! Heave away lively on the hogchoker and mind yer watersheds! The A.J.
Meerwald is looking for a few good crew, want to come onboard? Mail a resume,
cover letter, and references to Captain Jesse Briggs, Bayshore Discovery
Project, 2800 High Street, Port Norris, NJ 08349 or send via fax 856-785-2893
or e-mail: Captain@bayshorediscovery.org. Please call 856-785-2060 x
129 for more details.
Submit resume with three references via Fax 856-785-2893;
email at - Captain@bayshorediscoveryproject.org
or US mail.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - On Shore
Receptionist / Office Assistant
The Receptionist/Office Assistant serves as the first contact between the Bayshore Discovery Project and the public both in person and over the phone. He/she carries out his/her responsibilities for BDP in a responsible, efficient, courteous, innovative, and mission-appropriate manner. This person interacts with BDP staff and volunteers to help fulfill various organizational tasks and duties.
Responsibilities
This position has a high volume of public contact with program participants, BDP members and staff, volunteers and A.J. Meerwald crewmembers. The duties are varied and evolving. Good organizational and communication skills are essential. Candidates must have computer experience including a working knowledge of Word. Excel and database entry experience is preferable. Starting wage $8.00 per hour. Health insurance available.
The successful candidate will be flexible, have professional customer service skills, and work as part of the BDP team!
Submit resume with three references via Fax 856-785-2893; or
Email: jtraas@bayshorediscovery.org; or
Mail to: Bayshore Discovery Project; 2800 High Street; Port Norris, NJ 08349
Contact:
Interested individuals please mail, fax or email to dstephenson@bayshorediscovery.org a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference. No phone calls, please!
Page updated:
February 24, 2009