Onboard Programs Coordinator

Clearwater’s Onboard Program Coordinator’s (OPC) two primary responsibilities are:

1. Lead Clearwater Programs. This includes in-school and land-based programming during

onshore weeks/when the boat isn’t sailing, and facilitating up to two 2.5-hour education sails per day for groups of varying ages onboard the sloop; corresponding with teachers the week prior about arrivals, departures, questions, and directions.

2. Managing and training onboard volunteers, who live on the sloop for a minimum of one week and learn to assist in teaching stations during the Sailing Classroom programs.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Acting as the host for public and charter sails. This includes greeting any speakers/musicians who may be onboard for programs, checking passengers in through our booking software

(FareHarbor), and socializing/speaking casually with guests throughout the sail.

2. Providing information to guests of other offerings/events by Clearwater, membership options, and opportunities to volunteer or donate

3. Interviewing, scheduling, and coordinating with potential onboard volunteers, ensuring their compliance with policies and onboarding paperwork.

4. Liaise with teachers, ensure education materials are supplied, and work on program reporting and communication with the Clearwater office.

5. Maintaining accurate records of all fish caught onboard for permit reporting purposes.

mental ability, or age to apply.

To apply, please send a resume and list of three references to hr@clearwater.org with the subject line “Onboard Program Coordinator 2026.” The interview process includes an initial 30-minute introductory interview with HR.

Link to full job description: 

https://www.clearwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OPC-Job-Description-2026-2027_Final.pdf