Whale Watching Deckhand/Naturalist

Spend your summer on the water, educating excited guests about whales, Southeast Alaska and the Tongass National Forest.

As a deckhand you will assist customers in a friendly, professional manner as they board and disembark the vessel, secure and release the vessel from the dock, participate in mandatory safety drills, and maintain an emergency station billet.  You should be in good physical condition and prepared to work in inclement weather.  Current CPR/First Aid certification, pre-employment drug testing, and enrollment in a random testing pool are required. Duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Providing pre-trip safety briefing for the guests & operation of a safe tour 
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all equipment & sanitary food/beverage service 
• Learning the information necessary to deliver an entertaining and informed narrative during the tour including flora, fauna, and natural history of the area with a focus on whales and other marine mammals 
• Creating a positive, professional culture and work environment 
• Understanding and compliance with company safety & operational policies