Stew/Deck - Permanent - Min exp 1 years - $TBD - United States
Overview
- Seattle based yacht traveling from SE Alaska to Sea of Cortez
- Deck + Stew position
- Full time or Seasonal
- Only full-time crew member on board
- Work closely with USCG Masters Captain
- Occasional charters
- Live on board an option
- Must be a US citizen and have min STCW
- Non-smoking, will be drug tested to be USCG compliant
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Position Overview
This Deck / Stew opportunity as either a full-time or seasonal mariner on board a yacht with a home port of Seattle will take you to some of the world’s best yacht cruising destinations, from Seattle and Puget Sound to the Salish Sea, Desolation Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and potentially SE Alaska in the summer, to California, Baja, and the Sea of Cortez this coming winter. We regularly see an abundance of wildlife – including whales, seals, sea lions, porpoises, bears, eagles, and more – while going to amazing events like the Seafair Air and Sea show.
Deck duties include:
- Regular exterior washing & teak cleaning
- Potential watch or first mate duties
- Fenders and lines for docking
- Assisting with service providers
- Operating & cleaning tender
- Ensuring guest safety
- Anchor/windlass operations & maintenance
- Maintaining and servicing the systems
- Setup and store sunshades as needed
- Orienting other crew for charters
- Prep, launch, & store water toys
- Pump outs
- Fill freshwater tanks
- Clean generator heat exchangers
- Refueling
- Fill engine & hydraulic fluids
- Possible dives (if interested & certified)
- Clean or replace air / water filters
- Annual & monthly maintenance (e.g. test EPIRB, clean strainers, inspect fire extinguishers, …)
- Remove, store, and replace canvas covers
Stew duties include:
- Interior cleaning & laundry
- Trash & recycling
- Turning over rooms after guests leave
- Kitchen cleaning
- Support for meal service during charters
- Carpet cleaning & vacuuming
- Onboarding & storing supplies
- Ordering supplies & swag as needed
We do have some charters during the year, and you’d serve as the primary point person on this, along with the Captain, as you’ll know the yacht and related systems extremely well.
Charter duties include:
- Charter prep, cleaning, & décor setup
- Ensuring guest safety
- Assisting with food service
- Training other crew members
When not on the journey, the yacht is docked in fresh water on Lake Union, which is very close to downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, the University of Washington, and other areas of interest. The exclusive marina is designed for superyachts and is very secure.
This can be either a full-time year-round or seasonal role, and we’re fine with time for off-season travels to work on other yachts for deliveries, charters, or other positions.
We also offer the option of living aboard to save you money. The crew quarters are both spacious and modern and includes Wi-Fi both at the dock and underway, a tv with streaming services, microwave, gourmet coffee, refrigerator, washer and dryer, luxury bedding and bath linens and towels. Of course, you’re also more than welcome to use the other areas of the yacht while knowing that you do have a private place to retreat when you want. The home port marina has free parking.
Finally, the owners are both welcoming and down to earth, and are fine sharing these amazing life experiences with you and others. We don’t view this as a role where you just work while remaining in the shadows but rather one that shares in the experiences with them.
Skills Needed to be Successful
• US citizen required
• STCW required
• Prior superyacht / yacht crew and charter crew experience, including systems maintenance
• Able Seaman or higher strongly preferred, or with enough experience to pass the test and get licensed as one (we’re willing to assist with this if needed)
• Professional demeanor when guests are on board or during events
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn, advance your skills, and problem solve
• Good organizational skills
• PADI Open Water certification (we’re willing to provide this if needed)
Compensation
• The compensation is competitive for the role, experience, and vessel size, with a standard day rate when we’re at dock or day trips and a higher rate when we’re multi-day trips
• We offer paid time off a year for a full-time role, and there’s no cost if you live aboard,
• We cover many expenses, such as some clothing and food to Wi-Fi, to minimize your living costs
• Opportunity to earn more during charters
• Finally, we’re willing to pay for your training, from diving to captain’s license courses, as we believe in both investing in your career and building knowledge to stay safe.
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