Third Mate - National Geographic Sea Lion & National Geographic Sea Bird

About the role

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world's most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the "Exhilaration of Discovery". The Third Mate is responsible for managing crew and staff familiarization and participation in the ISM Safety Management System, as well as assisting with the vessel's piloting, navigation, safety and small boat operations. Third Mate is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kayaks and all related gear. LIVING CONDITIONS Crew quarters are compact and shared - you will bunk with one or two roommates for the full duration of your rotation, with minimal personal space. The vessel operates in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended periods. You must bring a sufficient supply of any prescription medications, as refills cannot be obtained while underway. This lifestyle suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-knit team environments and remote travel. If those conditions sound like a challenge rather than an adventure, this may not be the right fit. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is a physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift - including during periods of significant vessel motion. The employee must regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks. Work is performed in confined spaces and high-humidity environments.

Requirements

• Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, operating inflatable boats and completing ISM Safety Management System inspections, checklists and reports.
• Experience operating port-to-port between Southeast Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Colombia, and Panama (including the Panama Canal).
• Excellent crisis management skills; ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgement.
• Good customer service skills: professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.
• Strong time management skills: able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills:
• The Third Mate must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations as well as written form.
• Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:
• Minimum USCG Mate 100 GRT Near Coastal License required. USCG Master 100 GRT Near Coastal License preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Valid TWIC card required.
• Valid US Passport required.
• Valid USCG Medical Card per STCW standards (2 years).
• STCW Advanced Firefighting (AFF) Certification preferred.
• STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) within last 5 years required.
• STCW Crowd Management (CM) required.
• STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior (CMHB) required.
• STCW Bridge Resource Management (BRM) preferred.
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boat (PSC) preferred.
• Radar Observer (RO) endorsement required.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands are described in the Third Mate Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants.
• WORK SCHEDULE
• The Third Mate works 12 hours per day of varied hours; watches as per the captain and needs of the vessel plus administrative or small boat activities, approximately 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off rotational schedule.
• DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
• This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required of persons so classified or assigned.
• Employment is contingent on the following:
• In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16, you will be required to undergo the following drug tests: post-offer prior to start d

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