Acadian Boat Tours
About us
Acadian Boat Tours is a small business in Bar Harbor, ME. We are professional, agile, customer-centric and our goal is to become the highlight of our customer's vacation by showing them the natural wonders of Acadia National Park in a clean, comfortable, safe, family friendly setting.
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**Job Overview:**
We are seeking an experienced deckhand/naturalist to join the Acadian Boat Tours team full-time August 1 - October 31, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a love for nature and wildlife, excellent communication skills to educate and engage visitors, a basic understanding of maritime safety standards, and the ability to participate successfully in a USCG approved random drug testing program.
**Duties:**
Narrate two hour nature cruises, 3.5 hour puffin & lighthouse tours, 3.5 hour lighthouse tours and 3.5 hour National Park and Fjord tours for visitors of all ages
Provide information on local flora, fauna, and ecosystems
-Deck fishing trips, including handling fish caught, untangling fishing lines, tying new rigs, etc.
-Assist in docking and undocking the vessel
-Assist in maintaining the vessel
-Assist in keeping the vessel clean during trips, including restroom and galley areas
-Man the onboard galley
-Assist in providing potential passengers with trip information, rates and occasional ticket sales.
-Assist in transporting mobility challenged passengers from the parking lot to the dock via golf cart.
**Experience:**
Strong public speaking skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
Excellent time management abilities to organize and conduct programs efficiently in collaboration with the vessel's captain
Prior experience in customer service to ensure a positive visitor experience
Prior boating experience, including the basics of decking
First Aid/CPR Certification
Ability to successfully participate in a USCG approved random drug testing program
-Willingness to be a full team member at all times
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person