Cadet Shipping Internship

WHO WE ARE

Lindblad Expeditions is the pioneer in the Expedition Travel space, from taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, to opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, to leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, to launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004. Now taking nearly 25,000 guests per year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 16 ships, we do whatever it takes to ensure our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Cadet Shipping Intern acts as a Seasonal Deckhand and is responsible for the maintenance/cleaning of the interior/exterior of the vessel.  In addition, the deckhand will assist with bridge watch/navigation, perform hourly security patrols including nightly engine room inspections, and assist with general boat operations.

WORK SCHEDULE 

Must be able to work a rotating schedule and night shifts.  Deckhands work an average of 12 hours per day with 18 hours off every 7-10- days and 1 day (24hrs) off per month during their seasonal agreement. Seasonal agreements are available for 2+ months depending on the requirements for your internship and Lindblad's business needs. All school projects will need to be completed while off-duty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

• Sweeps decks, washes windows, empties trash receptacles.  
• Cleans the public restroom and general areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.
• Primes and paints the vessel as assigned.
• Assists the Engineer as directed.
• Performs basic knot tying.
• Uses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly.  
• May be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate's work list.

• Handles lines during docking and undocking procedures.
• Assigned anchoring duties as needed.
• Assists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch.
• Assists with lowering/raising and tying up/ casting off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.
• Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.

• Participates in on-board safety training, meetings, and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, and medical emergencies.
• Conducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette.
• Serves as needed on gangway watch.
• Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.

• Loads/off-loads guest luggage.
• Hauls ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed.
• Pull, clean, and replace the galley mats. Clean the galley deck and wash any used galley rags.

• Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, operating inflatable boats, and completing ISM Safety Management System inspections, checklists, and reports.
• Experience operating port-to-port between Southeast Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama (including the Panama Canal).
• Excellent crisis management skills; ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgment.
• Good customer service skills: professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.
• Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Mechanical aptitude and interest.
• Maritime/boating experience preferred.
• Good customer service skills; professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.
• Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Able to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Work well under pressure.
• Ability to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment.

• Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Valid TWIC card required.
• Valid US passport required.
• STCW Basic Safety Training required.
• STCW Crowd Management required.
• Current Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting certification required
• Security, Vessel Personnel Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) required.

Employment is contingent on the following:

- In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16, you will be required to undergo the following drug tests; post-offer prior to start date, random, reasonable cause, and serious marine incident per US Federal guidelines.

- Pre-offer background check; employment is contingent upon the results of this screening.

- Post-offer physical examination; your employment is dependent upon being determined fit for sea duty. 

Continued employment is dependent upon consent to and passing these tests.

Our Benefits

7 Paid Holidays

Room and board when scheduled 

Travel Day Pay

Travel Expenses Paid

Uniforms Provided

Training Opportunities

Short Pay

Emergency Coverage Pay

Communication Skills 

Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.   Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee will also be required to write and type.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  

COMPENSATION STATEMENT

Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.

Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.