Department: Waterfront

Reports To: Assistant Waterfront Director

Position Dates: May 18 – September 25, 2026 (possibility of extra work before/after; flexible for college schedules)

Summary:

Launch Drivers provide safe, professional, and courteous transportation for GHYC Members and guests aboard Club launches. This role emphasizes exceptional seamanship, strong customer service, and attention to detail. Drivers also maintain clean, ship-shape vessels, monitor mechanical systems, and assist with general waterfront operations. Candidates must be motivated, friendly, organized, and eager to help.

Subsidized housing and staff meals provided for a weekly charge. Competitive pay based on experience.

Responsibilities:

● Safely operate Club launches with strong seamanship and boat handling.
● Perform daily vessel checks (oil, fuel, batteries) and keep launches clean.
● Complete and enter passenger logs each shift.
● Execute daily colors protocol (flag, cannon, bells).
● Keep docks clean, tidy, and functional (sweeping, trash, hoses, minor repairs).
● Greet Members by name; learn boat names and mooring locations.
● Operate VHF radios per FCC rules.
● Monitor Member and Club-owned boats for potential issues and report promptly.
● Assist with kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats, and capsized boats if necessary.
● Support junior and adult sailing programs as needed.
● Assist with dock maintenance (ladders, boxes, signage, storm prep).
● Report unsafe practices, incidents, or injuries in writing.
Qualifications
● Minimum USCG Limited Master License, but Masters License preferred
● Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
● Strong seamanship and boat handling skills.
● Minimum 1 year customer service experience.

Portland Schooner Co., based in Portland, ME, invites applications for late summer/fall, full-time, seasonal Deckhands to serve aboard its fleet of historic, Maine-built wooden vessels: BAGHEERA, WENDAMEEN, TIMBERWIND, HEART’S DESIRE, VELA and M/V RUTH. Come sail in beautiful Casco Bay and live in one of the best places in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report.

Portland Schooner Co. conducts a variety of public shipboard programs from May through October, including two-hour public sails, private charters, overnights, as well as educational and sail training sessions.

We offer a fast paced, hardworking, and fun environment with daily shifts ranging from 3-5 days. This is a unique opportunity to learn traditional sailing or further your growth as a sailor aboard one of our tall ships. In addition to responsibilities associated with sailing, candidates must be willing to provide an exceptional experience to our valued guests while vigilantly providing a safe environment at all times. Enthusiasm for working with the public on a daily basis is essential. We need positive individuals who can help deliver a superior experience for our guests. This means having a great attitude, good work ethic and friendly personality.

A successful candidate will have a strong passion for sailing as well as historic schooners and a desire to share that passion with others. All applicants are welcome although preference will be given to candidates with previous traditional sailing experience. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG TEST per USCG requirements.

We offer strong, industry-leading compensation that is commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to candidates interested in returning each season.

The Casual King is the South Shore’s largest outdoor furniture showroom. We specialize in premium teak, wicker, aluminum, and our exclusive Poly Lumber Collection.
We are MMA Alumni owned and operated and are looking for motivated, dependable South Shore students to join our delivery and warehouse team this summer.
This is active, hands-on work. If you like staying busy, working outdoors, and earning strong summer money, this is a great opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Possible driving of delivery trucks. We will pay for your DOT medical card or physical if needed.
Riding with drivers to deliver furniture throughout Southeastern MA
Moving and setting up outdoor furniture at customers’ homes
Power washing floor models and display pieces
Loading and unloading trucks using team lifts and equipment provided
Light furniture assembly such as connecting table tops to bases
Picking and staging orders in the warehouse
Helping maintain showroom displays
Deliveries often receive customer tips, which can add meaningful extra income throughout the summer.
This is physical work and you will be moving most of the day.

Schedule:
3 to 5 days per week
Tuesday through Saturday availability preferred
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
May through September
We are happy to work around MMA’s academic schedule.

Why Work Here:
$18 to $20 per hour plus delivery tips
Consistent summer hours
Active, outdoor work
MMA Alumni owned local business
We will pay for required DOT medical certification if driving
Strong references for dependable employees
Opportunity for future seasonal work
Requirements
18 years or older
South Shore resident
Reliable and punctual
Comfortable lifting and working physically
Professional in customers’ homes
Valid driver’s license required for driving role

www.thecasualking.com

Acting as officer in charge of the Engine Department aboard U.S.-flagged Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) units operating on the Great Lakes. Position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all systems, equipment, machinery, and compartments assigned to the Engineering Department.

Also responsible for execution and documentation of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) as well as the scheduling and completing of machinery surveys at routine intervals. This position ensures the tug and its barge are maintained and operated according to regulatory standards, company procedures, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities include:
- Engineering Operations
- Maintenance & Repairs
- Recordkeeping
- Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership & Safety
- Supply Management
- Voyage Support

Credential, License / Endorsement, Certificate, and Other Requirements:
- Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- Minimum U.S. Coast Guard license as Chief Engineer (Limited) (NOTE: Only National Endorsement Required / STCW not required)
- Endorsement of U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman / PSC (or approved course certificate)
- Valid U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certificate
- Valid U.S. DOT Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
- Must be able to legally enter Canada
- Must be able to give/receive written and oral orders in English

Working Conditions:
- Work performed in a maritime environment with exposure to cold, heat, rain, snow, and ice depending on season.
- Rotational, live-a-board 28/28 schedule, with extended periods away from home, sailing remotely on a vessel away from shore.
- Physically demanding; must be able to perform all tasks listed under Section VIII of the U.S. Coast Guard ‘Application for Medical Certificate’ (Form CG-719K)
- Participation in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening as required by DOT / U.S. Coast Guard.

Chief Engineer - Limited onboard 290-350' Sludge vessels that operate in NY Harbor.
Compressed schedule and go home every night.
Work on your license, OT, grub, health and pension.

**SUMMER 2026**

The officers of Patriot State seek motivated cadets to serve in paid Watchstanding and Maintenance Assistant positions. Cadet pay is $15/ hour and benefits include reduced room and board rates in the dorms for the summer. Housing on campus will be available for shipboard cadets from the end of the spring semester until the start of the fall semester without blackout dates.

Watches will be 8-hour shifts for safety and security, 24/7 on Patriot State. Weekdays are 1600-0800, Weekends and Holidays are around the clock. A rolling watch bill will be created to evenly distribute watches.

Maintenance will be divided by major or area of interest into deck and engine departments to assist ship’s crew with preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects.

All cadets who are employed on the ship for the summer are required to stand at least one paid watch over the weekend of Aug 1-2 during Pan-Mass Challenge. Cadets may also be required to stand paid watches onboard Patriot State in Boston on the weekend of July 10-12. Cadets will be given the opportunity to accumulate additional sea time on transits between Buzzards Bay and Boston for Sail 250 (July 9-16) and during the annual Orientation Mini Cruise (~Aug 25-27).

We welcome cadets who are taking summer classes or who otherwise have non-traditional schedules during the summer.

Want to earn extra money on the weekends? Sign up for a weekend watchstanding role with no commitment for weekday work.

We're looking for friendly, professional USCG licensed captains to take the helm for 90-minute cruises around beautiful, historic Salem Harbor for up to 6 guests.

Duties include: safely operating and navigating 22' charter boats while ensuring compliance with all maritime safety regulations; managing day-to-day vessel operations, including maintenance checks and light cleaning; overseeing safety drills, passenger briefings and emergency procedures to guarantee guest safety at all times; conducting pre-departure inspections; maintaining detailed logs of trips, safety checks, and maintenance activities for regulatory compliance.

This is a seasonal position with flexible hours.
Salary is $30/hour plus tips.

Cape Sea Delivery is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to help grow our seafood and bait business across Boston, Cape Cod and the South shore.

What You’ll Do:
• Build and manage accounts (restaurants, markets, etc.)
• Drive new business + increase sales
• Maintain strong customer relationships
• Work closely with our delivery/operations team

Requirements:
• Seafood industry experience (REQUIRED)
• Strong knowledge of South Shore, Boston and Cape Cod market
• Sales experience + motivated mindset

Pay: Competitive – based on experience
Schedule: Flexible

If you know seafood and know how to sell — we want to talk.

Cape Sea Delivery LLC is a growing mobile seafood and bait business looking for motivated individuals to join our commercial fishing operation.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into the industry or gain hands-on experience.

What you’ll be doing:
• Commercial fishing for… (included, but not limited to)
green crab, blue crab, mackerel, squid, blue fish,and scup
• Handling, sorting, and storing catch
• Baiting and tending traps (green crab traps provided)
• Assisting with general fishing operations

What we’re looking for:
• Someone eager to obtain a commercial fishing license
• Reliable and ready to work early mornings
• Ability to handle physical work
• Own rod & reel is a plus (not required)
• 3 references preferred

Pay: Percentage of sales per catch (earn based on what you bring in)

Schedule: Varies / Early mornings

Cape Sea Delivery is looking for a reliable, hardworking individual to join our growing team! This position involves delivering fresh seafood and live bait to customers while ensuring top-quality handling and service.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver fresh seafood and live bait to residential and commercial customers
• Safely handle and transport live and frozen products
• Follow all Board of Health and food safety regulations
• Load and unload products (must be able to lift 50+ lbs)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle
• Assist with packing orders and inventory when needed
• Safely back up and maneuver a trailer (experience preferred)
• Provide friendly and professional customer service

Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must pass driving background check
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently
• Comfortable working with live bait and seafood
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Trailer experience is a big plus

Bonus Skills (not required but a plus):
• Experience in seafood handling or commercial fishing
• Knowledge of local South Shore area, Boston and Cape Cod
• Basic mechanical or trailer hookup knowledge

Pay: Competitive – based on experience
Schedule: Flexible / Early mornings & weekends may be required

If you’re someone who works hard and wants to be part of a local growing business, we want to hear from you!