
Employment & Apprenticeships
Join the Crew!
Looking for a six-month adventure?
Aspire to have a career in the sailing/maritime industry?
Whatever the reason you ended up here, we are glad you are considering applying for a job or an apprenticeship with us.
We look for crew who are reliable and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to work as a team with both your shipmates and our guests. We prioritize safety & guest comfort aboard and actively seek crew with hospitality experience & experience on the water when hiring. Working with us is a lot of fun if you are engaging and pleasant in conversation. This is because the days at sea are long and there is little privacy aboard. We have a high level of expectation and know that the crew we hire has the capability to meet these standards.
Because we are a US-flagged & USCG inspected vessel operating in US waters, you cannot be hired by us if:
You are not a US Citizen
You cannot pass a drug test
We give high preference to folks who can work our entire season, from the end of March to the end of October. While our sailing season is only from May to the beginning of October, there is much work that happens behind the scenes to get the boat prepared to sail and put to bed for the harsh Maine winter.
The positions we hire for are:
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Mate/Deckhand
Salary: $650-$550/week + tips
Live Aboard: Yes
Commitment: Late March - Late Oct.
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Galley Hand
Salary: $600-$550/week + tips
Live Aboard: Yes
Commitment: Late March - Late Oct.
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Bunkie
Salary: $150/day
Live Aboard: No
Commitment: Late May - Early Oct.
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Apprentices
Salary: $0 + tips
Live Aboard: Yes
Commitment: 2 week - 5 weeks
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Applying for a job?
Email your CV to us at sail@schoonerriggin.com
In the body of the email, please include your availability and the job you are applying for.
We will reach back out to schedule a phone, or in-person interview.
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Applying for an apprenticeship?
Email us with your interest.
In the body of the email, please include a little bit about yourself, your availability and why you want to be an apprentice.
We will reach back out to schedule a call.