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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2008 SEASON!

We are currently accepting applications for PART TIME Boat Crew and Office Crew positions.

Apply now to work aboard the Padelford riverboats: Jonathan Padelford, Anson Northrup and Betsey Northrup. Padelford Packet Boat Company employs a number of seasonal employees beginning in mid-April through October. It is the IDEAL summer job for college students! If you don't want to spend the summer stuck indoors, this is the place to be. Working for the Padelford is fun but it is also hard work. The pace is quick, the hours can be long and we expect our employees to work hard to get the job done. However, who can argue with spending your summer floating up and down the scenic Mississippi River?

Hours vary weekly, but EVENING AND WEEKEND availability is a must! Customer service experience is helpful but not required. Qualified candidates must possess a postivive attitude, a courteous nature, and be ready to work!

Padelford operates out of Harriet Island in St. Paul, MN. We run a variety of public excursions, meal cruises, private charters as well as managing the University of Minnesota Centennial Showboat.  Padelford is licensed and regulated by the United States Coast Guard and requires employees to submit to pre-employment drug screeing.

Padelford Packet Boat Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

If you are interested in working for the Padelford please read the job descriptions and fill out an application. Applications can be submitted online or printed and mailed to:

Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc.
Harriet Island
St. Paul, MN  55107

We regret that we cannot respond to all applicants individually. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. NO CALLS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BOAT CREW POSITION

CREW CHIEF POSITION

OFFICE CREW POSITION

BOAT CREW POSITION:

A challenging position that requires both indoor and outdoor work as well as a wide variety of job functions. This position does not require previous bartending or boating experience, however previous customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing customer service for passengers
• Bartending and concession sales
• Cleaning and stocking vessel before and after cruises
• Performing assigned duties in the case of an emergency
• Miscellaneous tasks that may arise on a given day

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Required pre-employment, random, reasonable cause and post accident alcohol and drug testing, as per US Coast Guard and DOT regulations
• Must have ability to work well under pressure, have the stamina to work long hours, maintain a friendly outgoing disposition, and get along with others in the workplace
• Must have the presence of mind and physical mobility to react in a timely manner in the case of an emergency situation
• Vessel positions are physically demanding. Repetitive motion, bending, long periods of standing, climbing and often heavy lifting are requirements of the boat crew position
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends--only a limited number of weekend time-off requests are allowed in a season

Please click here for application.

BOAT CREW CHIEF:

A challenging position that requires both indoor and outdoor work as well as a wide variety of job functions. This position does not require previous bartending or boating experience, however previous customer service experience is preferred.Supervisor of all crew members during cruises.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising boat crew/Ensuring boat is ready for cruise
• General maintenance and basic mechanics of boat
• Resolving andy disputes or issues that may arise during a cruise
• Ensuring that our high customer service standards are met
• Has direct contact with the chairperson of a charter/people who planned charter
• Completing required paperwork/Closing out the bars at the end of a cruise
• Untying the boat upon departure and securing it to the dock upon return
• In charge on scene in case of an emergency

Requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Required pre-employment, random, reasonable cause and post accident alcohol and drug testing, as per US Coast Guard and DOT regulations
• Must have ability to work well under pressure, have the stamina to work long hours, maintain a friendly outgoing disposition, and get along with others in the workplace
• Must have the presence of mind and physical mobility to react in a timely manner in the case of an emergency situation
• Vessel positions are physically demanding. Repetitive motion, bending, long periods of standing, climbing and often heavy lifting are requirements of the boat crew position
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends--only a limited number of weekend time-off requests are allowed in a season
• Must have good leadership and personal skills
• Must have previous experience

Please click here for application.

OFFICE CREW MEMBER:

Office crew members work in the indoor office as well as indoor on-shore ticket facilities. Office crew work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented atmostphere that can be stressful at times. Previous office experience or ticketing experience is preferred; previous customer service experience a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• Selling tickets for public excursions, checking people in for public meal cruises and theater performances
• Answering multi-line busy telephones to relay cruise information, take reservations, and direct alls to other staff members
• Miscellaneous office tasks that may arise throughout the day

Requirements include:

• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and maintain a friendly, outgoing disposition, and get along with others in the workplace
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends--only a limited number of weekend time-off requests are allowed in a season
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Must have computer experience and the ability to quickly learn to use our complext ticketing software
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work on mulitple projects at a time

Please click here for application.