Status: Temporary Extended Seasonal Position

Senior Crewman Status: Temporary Extended Seasonal Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION: Fort Ticonderoga is one of North America’s most significant and oldest historic sites. Its mission is to ensure that present and future generations understand the struggles, sacrifices and victories that shaped the nations of North America and changed world history.

We serve this mission by:  Preserving and enhancing our historic structures, collections, gardens, and landscapes.  Educating and inspiring the public as it learns about the history of Fort Ticonderoga and the diverse peoples who met here in war and in peace.

The historic site is comprised of approximately 2,000 acres and includes the reconstructed Fort, the Carillon Battlefield, the Pavilion, the King’s Garden, Mount Defiance, Mount Hope, Mount Independence, and numerous other historic features that span the property’s history. The Fort Ticonderoga Museum holds one of the most comprehensive and premier collections of 18th- century material culture.

Current staffing includes 20 full-time year-round employees and approximately 70 temporary employees who serve Fort Ticonderoga from May-October each year.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Senior Crewman helps insure consistent, safe operations of the Motor/Vessel Carillon. The Motor/Vessel Carillon is a 60-foot, 30-ton, reproduction of a 1920s Thousand Islands tour boat. Built in 1990, the Carillon has been giving educational tours and charter cruises on southern Lake Champlain for over 25 years. With a maximum passenger capacity of 49-seats, the Carillon operates with 1 captain, and generally 1 crewman. The Senior Crewman facilitates the operation of the Motor/Vessel Carillon in two ways. First, the Senior Crewman attends to the routine maintenance needs of the boat, tracking the execution of this work in checklists and the Carillon’s log book. The Senior Crewman works with a rotating pool of captains who are under the leadership of a Senior Captain. The Senior Crewman provides continuity and a point of communications for the operation of the Carillon with these captains. For more complicated mechanical work the Senior Crewman works with the Senior Director of Interpretation to coordinate the work of contractors. Second, whether helping coordinate crewmen serving as tour guides or personally delivering tours, the Senior Crewman ensures the delivery of educational tours to visitors on board the Carillon. With other crewmen, the senior crewman ensures consistent embarking and debarking procedures, the cleanliness and maintenance of the vessel, and serves as a point of contact for crewmen and captains. The Senior Crewman also helps provide charter service for special groups, matching the setup of seating and catering space to groups’ needs. The Senior Crewman also attends to the upkeep of the dock, gangways, and stairs for visitor arrival, coordinating repairs with the Senior Director of Interpretation.

MECHANICAL SKILLS  Follow, annotate, and update operations and maintenance checklists.  Read and update log books.  Able to cope with a variety of weather conditions in the maritime environment.  Teach and supervise members of the boat crew.  Able to do preparation and application of paints, varnishes, and other finishes.  Able to do routine servicing of diesel engines.  Able to clean a variety of surfaces in accordance with environmental regulations.  Able to grease and maintain bearings, seals, and other fittings.  Able to handle lines, bumpers, & dock cleats working with captains.

TOUR/INTERPRETIVE SKILLS  Required to act and dress professionally.  Able to interpret an understanding of the history Lake Champlain and Fort Ticonderoga.  Able to talk to an audience of diverse age and backgrounds.  Clearly inform visitors of all maritime safety information.  Presents a professional image with regards to Fort Ticonderoga in all media.  Uphold the highest standards of guest service in tours.  Understand and follow the directions of the Senior Director of Interpretation and all supervising staff.

QUALIFACATIONS  Must have 5 years prior experience with passenger vessels or similar craft.  Must have previous tour guide or guest service experience.  Must be CPR certified or able to attain CPR certification.

PHYSICAL EFFORT  Able to lift fifty pounds.  Able to stand and walk for an extended period (up 4 for hours).  Able to be outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.  Manual dexterity appropriate to the mechanical requirements.

SAFETY FOR OTHERS  Required to ensure the safety of all visitors and crew on the Motor/Vessel Carillon.

 Required to operate safety equipment as needed in emergency situations.  Required to judge that water conditions and vessel seaworthiness are safe for tours.  Required to ensure the safety of the Motor/Vessel Carillon and associated docks & equipment.

OVERVIEW & GOALS The goals of the Senior Crewman relate to the care of the Motor/Vessel Carillon and delivering quality tour and charter service to its guests. As with any boat, the Motor/Vessels Carillon’s parts and systems must be monitored and maintained. Its forward diesel engine, fuel system, and drive shafts must be examined daily. The bilge, water systems, and alarms must be checked. In addition to touch up paint on the upper hull, the Carillon has beautiful bright work topside which requires periodic varnishing to look its best. Given passenger service, the Motor/Vessel Carillon requires persistent attention to ensure the cabin sole, cockpit, and lavatory remain clean. Emergency safety systems like life jackets, life rings and MOB equipment all have to be clean and ready to use. The Senior Crewman is to ensure that the Motor/Vessel Carillon is clean and ready to accept passengers, befitting the guest service standards and brand of Fort Ticonderoga. Working with a crew of skilled tour guides and historic interpreters, the Senior Crewman insures quality educational tours, bringing their love of the maritime world to inspire guests. The Senior Crewman will learn the history of Ticonderoga & Lake Champlain, growing and sharing that understanding with guests on board the Motor/Vessel Carillon. The Senior Crewman helps ensure that guest service standards are upheld in all public tours and charters.

SCHEDULE Must be flexible, able to work weekends and some evening shifts may be required. This is a temporary seasonal position. Fort Ticonderoga is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply send letter of interest, resume, & three references to Stuart Lilie, Senior Director of Interpretation, Fort Ticonderoga Association at 30 Fort Ti Rd., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or e- mail [email protected]. Faxed applications can be sent to 518-585-2210. For more information call 518-585-2821. For additional information on Fort Ticonderoga visit www.fort-ticonderoga.org. Application deadline is February 17th, 2017

Fort Ticonderoga Senior Crewman January 4, 2017