The Sloop Clearwater sails on the Hudson River from April to November, docking in communities between Rensselaer and NYC, and works to provide innovative environmental education programs, advocacy, and celebrations designed to expand people’s experience, awareness, and stewardship of this magnificent natural resource. Clearwater spends the Winter Maintenance season undergoing restoration preformed by our winter crew at our homeport in Kingston, NY.

Apply by sending a resume to captains@clearwater.org.

Vaccination for COVID-19 is required. Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to maintain a work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQ+-affirming. Applicants also must have experience working in, sensitivity to, and appreciation for ethnically diverse viewpoints and communication styles. 

Clearwater acknowledges that the construct of race disproportionally affects Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We reflect and take action to ensure that our organization does not perpetuate white supremacy. Clearwater respects LGBTQIA+ people and we use language and actions that are respectful of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Clearwater celebrates and welcomes members of all race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, physical or mental disability, or age to apply.

2026-2027 Restoration Boatbuilding Positions

We are not currently hiring any aditional positions for the 2026-2027 restoration project. We may open up additional positions later on in the project, so check back periodically.