First Mate/Deckhand (Seasonal) Position Available In Atlantic, New Jersey

First Mate/Deckhand (Seasonal) 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 600 Huron Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Ballyhoo Media is looking for a Captain/Mate to join our high energy startup during a time of expansion and growth! The right candidate is a hard-working individual that operates with a team first mentality and welcomes challenges as opportunities. If you are a fast learner filled with passion, grit, and integrity, we invite you to apply now for an opportunity to join our awesome team! Position Summary The Mate assists the Captain in ensuring the safety of the vessel and equipment while navigating designated routes. Responsibilities include helping with event setup, supporting photoshoots with the account management and photography teams, and adapting to last-minute changes based on media or client needs. Punctuality, adherence to the daily plan, and preparedness for emergency procedures are important. Maintenance duties involve assisting with basic machinery and general maintenance, logging activities in the MaintainX app, performing routine checks on screens, engines, and other boat components, troubleshooting minor mechanical issues, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with hull preservation during yard or dockside periods. The Mate works closely with the crew on tasks such as securing the vessel, navigating, and ensuring overall safety, ensuring balanced workloads. When not actively engaged in operations, the Mate should be on standby, ready to assist in emergencies and act as a lookout. The vessel operates on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with the possibility of an additional operational month before and/or after the standard season, depending on demand and weather conditions. During this period, the Mate is compensated hourly for all duties performed. Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain safety aboard vessel and all equipment on board
• Navigate the vessel true to course in a safe manner while completing daily designated advertising routes with precision
• Assist with events content equipment setup management and events staff during scheduled times
• Work alongside account management and photography team for photoshoots
• Comply last minute operational changes based on media or client needs
• Report to shifts on time and adhere to plan of the day
• Be aware, willing, and able to execute emergency management Maintenance Responsibilities
• Assistance of basic machinery and general maintenance dockside and underway
• Accurate and timely logging of maintenance activity in MaintainX app
• Boat machinery casualty management and coordination while underway
• Screen, engine, and general boat checks
• Assist with troubleshooting basic screen and mechanical issues
• Maintain cleanliness in all spaces
• Perform hull preservation on designated days of yard/ dockside periods

Knowledge and Skills:

• Possess general basic knowledge of both diesel and gas propulsion and electricity generation systems, and support systems such as fuel, pumps, and hydraulics.
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Must have a basic understanding of regulatory and compliance maritime laws and regulations.
• Professional demeanor with all colleagues both corporate and Captain, and the occasional passenger.
• Strong organizational skills with strategic vision and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills, combined with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications:

• 6 pack or 100GT OUPV License required
• 1-2 years of Captain experience in the maritime industry with a proven track record of demonstrated successful results
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle
• Possess or able to obtain a TWIC card

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, and stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office, may travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move safely up to 50 pounds. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The environment includes a variety of vessels and spaces to include engine rooms and cabins. A high noise level is possible when entering machinery spaces. Personal protective equipment will be provided as needed in these situations. This position may travel domestically. Occasionally must get into awkward positions to reach cramped work spaces. Sometimes must work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions. Are occasionally exposed to hazardous equipment.

Health Benefits:

Available to potential candidates. Available to potential candidates.

Job Types:

Full-time, Seasonal Pay:

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Atlantic City, NJ 08401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person