Odyssey Whale Watch Deckhand
If you would like to spend your summer outside on a boat in Maine – look no further!
Odyssey Whale Watch is hiring a full-time deckhand.
Schedule
Season runs May 17 – October 13
Start date is flexible
Deckhands must be available to work until the end of our season
Weekend availability required
5-6 days/week
Compensation
Pay starts at $21/hour – opportunity to earn much more
Deckhands also earn generous tips
Deckhand responsibilities include:
Ensuring safety of all passengers
Ensuring safety of the vessel
Selling snacks and drinks in the galley
Diligently searching for wildlife such as whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea
birds etc.
Education passengers about the wildlife
Line handling
Prepping/cleaning vessel before and after each trip
Deckhand Requirements:
Must be comfortable on a boat/offshore (however prior boat work is not required)
Comfortable working outside/in the elements
Passion for marine wildlife
Strong customer service skills
Works well on a team
Must be available on weekends
Must be available through mid October
Must live in the greater Portland, Maine area
Must be able to pass a drug screening (mandated by United States Coast Guard)