We are hiring for our 2023 sailing season!
To apply for a role on the Clearwater crew, please send your resume to captains@clearwater.org with the role you are applying for in the subject line.
All crew will be required to follow COVID-19 health and safety guidelines as set by the CDC and USCG. 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 different communication styles.
All positions listed below are live aboard.
Cook
Category: Deck: Unlicensed
The Sloop Clearwater sails on the Hudson River, between Albany 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.
The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Cook for the 2023 season. The Cook is responsible for planning and serving three well-balanced meals per day for all crew. Meals must be planned within budget limitations and time constraints, taking into account special dietary needs and with a preference for local and sustainable food. The Cook maintains adequate provisions including propane supplies. They work closely with the Captain and Mate on meal scheduling and provisioning. The galley equipment and cooking utensils must be properly cleaned and maintained and the galley properly stowed. The Cook is expected to participate on deck when necessary. They are expected to train the crew in relief Cook duties. The Cook is expected to develop a working knowledge of the vessel and emergency procedures.
Second Mate
Category: Deck: Unlicensed
The Sloop Clearwater sails on the Hudson River, between Albany 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.
The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Second Mate for August-November 2023. Under the direction of the first mate, the second mate carries out daily operations of the vessel as a deckhand and educator, during maintenance periods and underway, education or otherwise. In addition, the second mate assumes the duties of the first mate in their absence. This includes directing and supervising the crew in safe daily deck operations and maintenance, per orders of the captain. The second mate must also be prepared to act as designated engineer, in the engineer’s absence. The second mate may act as a relief cook.
Bosun
Category: Deck: Unlicensed
The Sloop Clearwater sails on the Hudson River, between Albany 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.
The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Bosun for August-November 2023. Under the direction of the first mate, the bosun is responsible for daily vessel operation as a deckhand and educator and is also responsible for deck maintenance. They maintain and monitor a list of maintenance projects and supplies. They maintain tools and equipment, keep the bosun’s locker properly stowed, and report inventory needs to the captain. They also work with the first mate in implementing and supervising crew in maintenance projects. At the end of their season, the bosun is expected to turn over a season’s end report. The bosun may act as relief engineer or relief cook.
Deckhand
Category: Deck: Unlicensed
The Sloop Clearwater sails on the Hudson River, between Albany 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.
The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Deckhand for August-November of the 2023 season. Under the direction of the First Mate, the Deckhand is responsible for the daily vessel operations, during maintenance periods and underway. The Deckhand takes part in the implementation of education programming. The Deckhand is expected to take initiative to educate themselves in all aspects of vessel operations, safety and seamanship. The Deckhand may act as relief Engineer or relief Cook and is encouraged to train to become a relief mate.
Educator/Deckhand Trainee
Category: Deck: Unlicensed
The Sloop Clearwater sails on the Hudson River, between Albany 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.
The Clearwater is now accepting applications for the position of Educator/Deckhand Trainee for two month periods during the 2023 season. Under the direction of the First Mate, Educator/Deckhand Trainees carry out the daily needs of the vessel, including underway operations and maintenance. Under the direction of the Onboard Program Coordinator, Educator/Deckhand Trainees have a strong role in Clearwater’s educational program and have additional responsibilities in this department such as preparing education equipment and assisting with volunteer training in education stations. Preference is for applicants to have a background in environmental studies, education, or a related field. As an entry-level position, Educator/Deckhand Trainees are expected to take initiative to educate themselves in all aspects of vessel operations, safety and seamanship.