GHF Job Openings

Title:​​​ Deckhand, SEAGULL II, Galveston Historic Seaport

Reports To:​​ Seagull Captain, Galveston Historic Seaport

Job Summary: ​The deckhand assists the captain with operational aspects of the tour vessel SEAGULL II. These duties include cleaning and maintaining the vessel, assisting passengers and acting as a tour guide for the harbor tour. This position requires reasonable physical fitness and strength. This is a part-time, hourly position. Weekend work may be required.

Job Duties:

• Serves as deckhand of the vessel and ensures the safety of the vessel and all on board.
• Under the direction of the captain performs maintenance of the vessel to USCG, underwriters’, and owners’ standards.
• Purchases materials and services required to carry out vessel operations and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by GHS Director or Seagull Captain.
• Be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Routinely perform man overboard and fire drills.
• Assist passengers with first aid needs.
• Set up/take down Marine Biology Tours’ materials as well as assist Marine Biologist in performance of Marine Biology Tours.
• Learns and give a hour our talking tour in conjunction with the Captain.
• Must be enrolled in random drug testing program.

Requirements: Be able pass USCG physical exam CG-719KE

Education:​ Minimum high school diploma.

Skills:

• Experience in vessel operations.
• Knowledge of marine diesel engine maintenance requirements, basic preventive maintenance, and painting skills are desirable.
• Strong background in working with the public.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with colleagues, staff, volunteers, and passengers.

Experience: Experience in vessel operations, preferably in a passengers-for-hire / educational setting desired.

Please send resume, references, and cover letter to Dwayne Jones, Executive Director, Galveston Historical Foundation at dwayne.jones@galvestonhistory.org.