Cruise Ship Ferry Crew

• Ensure a safe operation of USCG Inspected Vessel

• Pre-trip provisioning, preparation, and vessel inspection

• Provide an enjoyable, guest-centric and luxury experience throughout the excursion (includes serving food and beverage)

• Post-trip cleaning and resupply

• Routine maintenance and communication of critical maintenance needs

• Guest briefings on local area and history

• Greeting guests during the boarding process

• Coordination of guest movement with VIPA Security and Cruise Ship Shorex team

• Assisting guests to designated excursion areas upon arrival and disembarking

• Maintain dock area clean and organized

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:       

• Current USCG documentation 

• Current First Aid/CPR

• TWIC Card

• STCW is a plus

• Crowd management is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to walk on various types of surfaces including rough terrain, sitting, standing, maintaining balance, on the beach, and in the water, and working alone.

• Must be able to work various work settings such as exposure to sunlight and outside temperature.  

• Must be able to lift 50lbs. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the work day

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations and safe practices. 

• Ability to operate assigned equipment, read and interpret documents. 

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.

• Must be able to operate with little or no supervision.  

• Must be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends. 

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude. 

• Team Player, positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

• Previous ferry operations experience is a plus

• Ability to be flexible with schedule

• Strong knowledge of the island and ability to share its history and points of interest clearly and engagingly over the PA system

• Basic knowledge of maintenance of vessels is a plus