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Guestservices

$33.75 - $37/hr

Presenting information on marine mammals, birds and general ecology. The Naturalist is also the acting First Mate on the vessel, responsible to help the Captain in any way. Pre- and post-trip boat ...

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Boatswain's Mate

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$32/hr

... in a marine environment. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in line ... Team-first mentality and communication skills * Commitment to safety and operational excellence ...

Hornblower

First Mate | City Cruises New York

New York, NY · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

... Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in ... The First Mate assists the Captain to safely moor, operate, and maintain company vessels. The First ...

Hornblower Corp

Hornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and ... The First Mate assists the Captain to safely moor, operate, and maintain company vessels. The First ...

Vitus Energy LLC

Mate

Anchorage, AK · On-site

... Marine Port Captain. The 1st Mate will provide direction to the crew, including setting crew schedules, directing crew as required with assignments of maintenance, cooking, cleaning, watch standing ...

Lynden Incorporated

Mate of Tow - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Bering Marine is seeking a Captain - Mate of Tow. As Mate, you will work closely with the Vessel ... The ideal candidate is a seasoned mariner with strong vessel-handling skills, a safety-first ...

lynden

Mate of Tow - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Bering Marine is seeking a Captain - Mate of Tow. As Mate, you will work closely with the Vessel Captain to command the vessel in and out of harbors, rivers, and coastal passages, assist with cargo ...

Vitus Energy, LLC

Mate

Anchorage, AK

... Marine Port Captain. The 1st Mate will provide direction to the crew, including setting crew schedules, directing crew as required with assignments of maintenance, cooking, cleaning, watch standing ...

lynden

Mate of Tow - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Bering Marine is seeking a Captain - Mate of Tow. As Mate, you will work closely with the Vessel Captain to command the vessel in and out of harbors, rivers, and coastal passages, assist with cargo ...

BMLP

Mate

New Haven, CT · On-site

While the towing industry is often dynamic, Buchanan Marine LP is a transportation organization ... General Expectations As a Mate, you will be working and living aboard during your on-hitch period.

Curtin Maritime

Mate

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$32.15 - $53.58/hr

We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth ... Mate I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, and Vessel Captain, applying our three ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine first mate in the United States is $30.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $41.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Guestservices
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$33.75 - $37/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Compensation Amount:

14.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

Boat Naturalists are expected to educate, inform and monitor all passengers during our 90 minute boat tours. Presenting information on marine mammals, birds and general ecology. The Naturalist is also the acting First Mate on the vessel, responsible to help the Captain in any way. Pre- and post-trip boat cleaning is also an important part of the tour.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Perform duties as First Mate to Captain, which may include the safety talk prior to vessel leaving the dock.
  • Educate and inform guests about Everglades Park history including crocodiles, manatees and vast variety of birds.
  • Monitor all passengers to assure they are comfortable and safe.
  • Clean and prepare vessel pre and post trip.
  • Responsible to continue learning new material on marine mammals, birds and the Flamingo area.
  • Background in natural sciences preferred.
  • Working knowledge of boats, and experience working on open water.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

  • Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
  • Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
  • People oriented, strong communication/public speaking skills, education experience or background.
  • Strong work ethic and team-oriented skills are a must.
  • Must enjoy educating diverse audience about wildlife and other subjects,
  • Must adhere to company dress code.
  • Subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.
  • Available Saturdays, Sundays, evenings and holidays.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Florida Boaters Safety Course

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
  • Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
  • Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
  • Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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