Research Vessel Captain (part time)

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Job Summary

In collaboration with Bowdoin programs utilizing marine vessels, the Research Vessel Captain is responsible for operating 16 to 28 foot vessels for classes and research based out of Bowdoin College’s Schiller Coastal Studies Center in Harpswell, Maine.

Situated on a former farm, the Schiller Coastal Studies Center at Bowdoin College offers 2.5 miles of rocky shoreline and 118 acres of coastal spruce-pine forest and fields. With access to the Gulf of Maine, a variety of natural habitats, and well-equipped science and residential facilities, students and faculty can study biology, earth and oceanographic science, and environmental science.

The hourly rate for this position is $35 per hour.

Education/Skills Requirements

• High School or GED equivalent
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy
• Merchant Mariner Credential – National Master of Self-Propelled vessels less than 100 GRT or can obtain by 7/1/2025
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to the team’s operations and goals
• Detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of logs, operations, reports, and other documents
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes and managing plans and priorities

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a charter boat captain capacityhighly preferred
• Vessel operating experience in Casco Bay, Maine highly preferred

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week.
• The busy season is between May – November.
• There may be requirement to work evenings, weekend and holidays.

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

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