Dock House Coordinator

Portland Schooner Co. (portlandschooner.com) invites applications for a seasonal

(possible part-time, year-round) admin position to help support our public sail, special event, and charter business.

Applicants must be able to engage with guests in a friendly, helpful manner and confidently explain and educate potential customers and charter guests about our boats and sailing options.

Primary responsibilities can include:

• Responding to email inquiries as directed
• Answering phone inquiries, providing directions as requested, or directing to the correct contact
• Managing incoming charter inquiries and getting them into the tracking system
• Managing one of our three dock houses - opening and closing the space, maintaining and selling product
• Assist with handling day-to-day sail logistics as directed

Potential responsibilities can include:

• Checking in guests for public sails, private charters, and special events
• Securing and delivering supplies for private charters and special events
• Supporting the team and even riding along as event support for private charters and special events
• Helping stock food, drink, and inventory supplies for events
• Running errands to the bank or local stores as needed
• Capturing content for social media and developing posts for the team to implement
• Attending and providing content from events
• Working special events on the boats, serving food and drinks to guests.
• Interacting professionally with clients via phone, email, and in person

Qualifications & Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable
• Positive attitude
• Excellent oral communication skills and phone demeanor
• Good computer skills are a must
• Previous sales or event planning experience
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely fashion
• Organized and accurate
• Enthusiasm for the boating industry
• Ability to cheerfully engage with people and offer helpful information about our sailing experiences.
• Capable of working both alone and with a team
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative as needed
• Prior sales, retail, event planning, restaurant, hospitality, customer service, or administrative experience helpful

Hours and Compensation

• 40 hours a week
• 9:45 AM to 6:15 PM with a 30-minute lunch break
• $17-$19/ hour

If you think that you fit the bill and would like to join your team, please send your most current resume to ***email_hidden***.