Relief Captain

Job Summary Join the South Street Seaport Museum Relief Crew! The 1885 Schooner Pioneer, TSA Sail Training Program of the Year 2012, has a 50+ year history of advancing careers on tall ships and in the maritime industry. Description The Relief Captain works under the direction of the full‑time Captain. Captains are responsible for the safety of the vessel, guests, and crew while in command. They run harbor tours and charters, which provide guests with an experience consistent with the goals of the program and the Museum. They effectively manage, lead, and mentor crew to help meet the vessel’s operational needs and the Museum’s mission. This is a part‑time seasonal position. Relief Captains will typically be expected to operate on nights and weekends, but may also be asked to work education sails and charters during the day. Program and Itinerary The South Street Seaport Museum inspires exploration of NewYork City by preserving and interpreting the city’s origins and growth as a world port, a place where goods, labor, and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities. Aboard the Museum’s operational vessel, participants of all backgrounds and ages engage in history, environmental, social, and other curricular subjects during two‑hour and three‑hour, hands‑on sailing programs. Pioneer also offers corporate and private charters and ticketed public excursion sails Wednesday through Sunday from May to October. Occasional trips beyond NewYork Harbor on both operational vessels with similar programming occur each season as well. Learn more about the ships: seaportmuseum.org/about-pioneer seaportmuseum.org/about-decker Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities Run scheduled sailings to established standards in a safe and timely manner. Ensure guest, crew, and vessel safety through prudent seamanship. Perform routine inspections of vessels to meet ongoing preventative maintenance standards and identify any issues or deficiencies. Comply with all applicable regulations (USCG, state, and local) and Museum policies, procedures, and rules. Interact with guests to provide for comfort and safety. Facilitate and encourage guest connection with the opportunities and experiences encountered on each sail and at the Museum. Control heavy objects and their movements, and work in environmentally challenging conditions. Unstable, cold, slippery, etc. is part of the job. The Captain is expected to maintain personal safety both for themselves and for others in dealing with these challenges. While aboard and in other situations where there is a connection to the Museum and its meet, conduct oneself in a manner that represents the professionalism of the ships and the Museum in the best possible light. Required Certifications License Required: Master Tonnage: 100‑ton Where Sails: Inland Medical: CPR Preferred But Non‑Mandatory Qualifications Two years of relevant experience on waterways of NewYork, preferably in command of a vessel. Demonstrated ability to lead and work with crew at varying levels of experience. Personal Qualifications Current Merchant Mariners Credential, Master of Inland Vessels with minimum 100 Gross Tons and Aux. Sail endorsement. Marine Radio Operators Permit. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Demonstrated ability to operate vessels in a safe and seaman‑like manner in the NewYork Harbor environment. The professional crew leads volunteer trainees and passengers. Above all, a safe, healthy, collaborative, and respectful workplace is the cornerstone of our program. South Street Seaport Museum strongly encourages applications from members of groups underrepresented both in museums and maritime careers. Non‑traditional applicants and/or those with suitable alternatives to the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Applicants Must Be Able To Work effectively under a variety of conditions, including heat, sun, wind, cold, and darkness. Move safely on the moving deck and in the confined spaces below with sufficient agility. Haul on lines under strain and lift up to 40 pounds. Compensation/Benefits This is a seasonal position lasting from April until mid‑November 2026. Compensation is: $32/hour Benefits Learn and develop skills and experience in vessel operation and historic ship care in NewYork Harbor—one of the busiest waterways in the country. Training and career development assistance is available through the Museum. **Note that this is not a live‑aboard position** #J-18808-Ljbffr