The Bayshore Center at Bivalve/AJ Meerwald is an exciting and interesting place to work. If you are committed to the preservation of history, protection of the environment and sailing, the Bayshore Center at Bivalve/AJ Meerwald might be for you.

Bayshore Center at Bivalve

Cook

The Cook is responsible for providing three healthy meals for a crew of 8-10 people each day, while providing for dietary restrictions. Other responsibilities include meal planning, budgeting, provisioning, and overseeing sanitation and cleanliness of the galley, and deckhand work. Experience cooking for groups of people is required, working on board a traditionally rigged sailing vessel is a plus.
Apply by email to Captain Patrick Flynn    captain@bayshorecenter.org

Bosun

Seasonal Full Time- Begin immediately through October

Posted by: Schooner AJ Meerwald

The Bosun is responsible for overseeing and conducting maintenance of sails, rigging, and hull.
The Bosun also participates in onboard and shore-based programming. Marlinspike seamanship and other bosunry skills aboard a traditionally rigged sailing vessel are required.
Education experience is a plus.

Apply by email to Captain Patrick Flynn    captain@bayshorecenter.org

 

Deckhand/Educator

Seasonal Full Time- Begin immediately through October

Posted by: Schooner AJ Meerwald

Responsibilities of a Deckhand/Educator include participating in onboard and shore-based programming and participating in vessel maintenance and operations. A strong environmental
ethic, plenty of stamina, flexibility, and a positive attitude are required. Environmental education
experience and experience working aboard a traditionally rigged sailing vessel are strongly
recommended.

Apply by email to Captain Patrick Flynn    captain@bayshorecenter.org

 

 

The Bayshore Center at Bivalve (BCB), a working waterfront museum, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the human impact on the environment.  The organization owns and operates the historic Schooner AJ Meerwald, a sailing classroom and vehicle to enjoy the area’s waterways.  The museum, located in the historic shipping sheds in Bivalve, NJ, is the AJ Meerwald’s home port.  The AJ Meerwald docks in various ports in and around New Jersey.  For more information on BCB, please go to www.bayshorecenter.org.

The Schooner AJ Meerwald, built in 1928, serves over 4,000 passengers annually, sailing from selected ports in NJ as well as visiting other ports in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York.  Educational programs focus on marine science and history (e.g. plankton, water quality, etc.). The AJ Meerwald also provides private charters and public sails.