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Seeking an energetic, professional person with a positive attitude and a passion for being on the water, fishing, and creating memorable experiences for Cape Cod visitors. This job is for a charter boat fishing mate, working on a 29-foot Webber Cove Commercial Lobster Boat (D-Tails) with a licensed USCG Captain and up to six passengers.
Job type/commitment: Seasonal, full-time - five days a week, including weekends; up to12 hours daily. Based on previous years, a mate can expect to work between 125 to 150 trips, approximately 1,200 to 1,500 hours
Compensation: Hourly wage based on experience, plus tips
Scope of job:
⢠The season runs from mid-June through Labor Day. Most days include two, four-hour charters, out in the morning with one set of guests, returning to the dock and heading out again with second set of guests
⢠Daily start time is typically between 6 to 7 a.m., tide-dependent. Morning tasks include boat and gear preparation
⢠Daily end time is typically between 6 to 8 p.m., tide-dependent. Afternoon tasks include filleting fish, cleaning boat and stowing gear
⢠Non-scheduled days-off occur when trips are canceled due to weather conditions at the discretion of the Captain
⢠You will be enrolled in a USCG mandatory random drug testing program paid by Billingsgate Charters; you must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Requirements/ideal candidate:
⢠Friendly, polite, customer-pleasing demeanor
⢠Highly motivated, able to take direction and respect authority
⢠Skilled at rigging tackle, landing and filleting fish - primarily striped bass and bluefish
⢠Previous experience as a mate or a deckhand on fishing charters or lobster boats
⢠Background in environmental studies, marine science, resort and hospitality, or public service
About Billingsgate Charters
Celebrating our ninth year of family-oriented fishing and lobster charters on Cape Cod. Billingsgate Charters is owned and operated by Captain David Stamatis out of beautiful Wellfleet Harbor. For more information visit http://www.billingsgatecharters.com
Contact Information:
Please send resumes, references and inquiries by replying to this job post at the top of the page.
