Sailing Crew

Clearwater employs 6 full season professional crew (First Mate, Second Mate, Engineer, Bosun, Deckhand and Cook) for four-month contracts and 4 partial season crew (Sailing Trainees and Educator Deckhands). In addition to pay, room and board, crew members receive two days off per week. All crew members are expected to develop a thorough knowledge of the vessel, safety standards and emergency procedures. All crew members are expected to develop a thorough knowledge of the vessel, safety standards and emergency procedures.

Looking to fill First Mate, Second Mate, Engineer, Bosun, Cook and Deckhand positions as live aboard positions from April to October. 

For full job descriptions and details on applying, click here.

Crew are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to random drug testing throughout the course of their contract. Clearwater crew serve as instructors in the sloop’s education program under the direction of an Onboard Education Coordinator. The crew are joined by 4-6 education volunteers each week with whom they are expected to maintain good rapport throughout the week.

Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to maintain a work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQ+ affirming. Applicants also must have experience working in, sensitivity to, and appreciation for ethnically diverse viewpoints and different communication styles.

All crew will be required to follow COVID-19 health and safety guidelines as set by the CDC and USCG. Vaccination for COVID-19 is required.

How to apply:

Send your resume and letter of interest to: Clearwater Captains at crewapps@clearwater.org with a subject line naming the position you are applying for.

For full job descriptions and details on applying, click here.