Please see the following website for more information: http://www.deepgreenwilderness.com/employment.html

Deep Green Wilderness Incorporated seeks a full time Lead Educator/Deckhand for our 2019 Sailing Season April 2nd – October 31st.

Duties include but are not limited to

  • Work with the Captain and Education Director to create and execute science curriculum
  • Teach lessons on ecology, oceanography, marine biology, conservation and many other subjects to a diverse group of students from 4th grade to adults.
  • Assist with sailing lessons as needed by Chief Mate
  • Provide oversite, direction and motivation to our students for their individual research projects
  • All Deckhand duties including small boat handling, sailing, maintenance, cleaning, risk management, etc.
  • Work with the students on all tasks and activities; cooking, cleaning, games, shore excursions etc.
  • Work with students to keep our sampling equipment in good working order
  • Work with students to keep “Science Log” with relevant data from the cruise.
  • Work with Captain and Chief Mate to guide onboard discussions about environmental policy
  • Teach lessons to adults and/or families during adult programs
  • Assist with film production underway and while onshore.
  • Assist with pre and post trip office work including program evaluations, trip planning, etc.
  • Work with captain to create meal plans and provision before each voyage.

The ideal Applicant will have

  • A degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field Graduate degree preferred but not required.
  • A background in Environmental Education or classroom experience
  • An enthusiastic interest in using a sailboat to engage the public and students with the natural world
  • A willingness to spend long periods of time living onboard in close quarters with other crewmembers and students.
  • An interest in Environmental and Marine Policy
  • Some sailing experience is desirable but not required
  • A valid US Passport

Job Highlights:

  • Traveling to beautiful places in the Salish Sea, often inaccessible without a boat
  • Developing a strong sense of place by spending time exploring the area and connecting with people in many different professions, all of whom are invested in protecting the Salish Sea.
  • Watching orcas, grizzly bears, and from the deck of Orion
  • Connecting to students from all over the country and helping them become stewards of the Salish Sea and the world at large
  • Fun and supportive work environment
  • Flexibility to develop new lessons over the course of the season
  • Falling in love with North Pacific right whales

Job Challenges:

  • Long periods of time away from the homeport in Seattle.
  • Small living space to share with up to six students and three staff.
  • Not much downtime on trips. Must be willing to cook, complete chores, teach science lessons, lead shore excursions, etc. on a daily basis.
  • Working up to three weeks at a time with no off time while on trip.

After hiring a pre-employment drug test and enrollment in a random drug testing program is required by the USCG

Compensation is $1,500 a month. Although little downtime is available during our programs time off is provided between trips. Orion will be available to live aboard.

To apply send cover letter and resume to Kevin Campion
kevin@deepgreenwilderness.com
Please call or email with any questions
(206) 228-3615