Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

Under the authority of the Captain, the First Officer serves aboard a U.S. Coast Guard Inspected Small Passenger Vessel under contract to the National Park Service (NPS) directly supervising and training other crewmembers in the practice of Good Seamanship, Marine Safety & Security, Watch Quarter & Emergency Station Bill, and Customer Service in a manner that enhances the Interpretive Experience of our quests and Respects the Planet.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures that onboard crew work and passenger environment is as safe and pleasant as possible.
• Supervises crew during vessel docking maneuvers.
• Oversees others in Housekeeping Chores and Maintenance Projects.
• Oversees vessel personnel follow safety procedures and work rules at all times.
• Stands Underway Watches as Helmsman or Lookout and performs other vessel navigational functions as may be assigned by the Captain.
• Tends gangway, and supervises others, in passenger handling procedures and requirements.
• Trains deckhands in the practice of Good Seamanship.
• Watch Quarter & Emergency Station Bill assignments and serves as the Incident Commander On-Scene In-Charge during On-Board Emergencies.
• Wears Statue Cruises Uniform at all times while in the presence of guests.
• Assists Captain with the completion of Company issued paperwork.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard Inland Masters (100 ton /six (6) or more passengers) or equivalent, Radar endorsement, FCC Marine Radio Telephony.
• Transportation Workers Credential Identification (TWIC) Card.
• Possess and maintain a current New York or New Jersey Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Two (2) years of boat handling experience preferred.
• Customer service experience.
• CPR/First Aide Certification.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.