• Job Description:The Brig Niagara is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Mate for the 2023 summer sailing

season.The Mates are watch officers that leads a watch of professional crew and trainees. Mates assist the
Chief Mate and Captain in the management of the ship’s operations and crew. This position is an opportunity
for professional mariners in traditional sail to develop in a leadership position in square rig.
We seek applicants who are passionate about traditional sail, the continuance of square rig seamanship and sail
training.

• Program & Itinerary:The U.S. Brig Niagara is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and operated by the Flagship Niagara

League as a USCG inspected Sailing School Vessel (SSV) based in Erie, PA. Niagara is a reconstruction of a
naval warship from the war of 1812 and shares that history as an ambassador of Erie and the as Flagship of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2023, Niagara will conduct its award winning
2-week high school, college, and adult sail training programs, while voyaging on the Great Lakes. These programs allow trainees to live onboard for
two-weeks and be fully involved in the operations of Niagara and learn traditional seamanship skills.

• Responsibilities:Mates work with the Chief Mate and Captain to manage the safe operations of the vessel and programs.

A Mate oversees a watch and assists in the operation of the ship and training of crew and volunteers.The Second Mate has the auxiliary duty of navigation and communication officer. The Third Mate carries ancillary duties as safety officer.

• Qualifications/Experience:Applicants must have significant traditional sail experience in square rig, hold a 200-ton GL/NC Mate License,

and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must have experience as a deck watch officer, traditional rigging, and
management of crew and vessel operations. All crew will be required to follow Covid-19 health and safety
guidelines as set by FNL, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, CDC and USCG. Vaccination for Covid-19 is
required.

• Compensation & Benefits:Pay is $1050.00 bi-weekly, or higher, depending on position sought and experience. Berthing on the ship and meals are provided. There are shore facilities for crew at

the Erie Maritime Museum. Professional development and license assistance available to select candidates. This
position is seasonal.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $2,100.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination for COVID-19 is required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Erie, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Passport (Required)
• Mariner Merchant Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person

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