Chief Mate

WHO WE ARE 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”. JOB SUMMARY The Chief Mate supervises, trains and coordinates activities of the deck force (8 deckhands, 1 boatswain), and is responsible for assisting with the vessel’s piloting, navigation, safety, security, first aid, cleanliness, and small boat operations.  WORK SCHEDULE The Chief Mate works approximately 12 hours per day of varied hours; approximately 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off, rotational schedule.  Daily 12-hour shifts are comprised of standing two watches, administrative work, supervisory duties and small boat operations.    The physical demands are described in the Chief Mate Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants.