Hiring: Chief Mate, U.S. Brig Niagara (Chief Mate, Flagship Niagara) Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Location: Erie County, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:59:48 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : HTML About the job Required Skills: •As Chief Mate, you will work hand in hand with the Captain to oversee ship operations and maintenance as well as the delivery of ship-based educational programs. •Supervise the professional crew and trainees, teaching them the discipline and skills of traditional seamanship and building upon the leadership skills you have already acquired in your maritime career. •Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. •Receive further communication regarding this position via email. Qualifications: •Five years of experience on a traditionally rigged sailing vessel serving as an officer licensed by the United States Coast Guard. •This position requires possession of a Master of 200 or greater tons, Near Coastal with Auxiliary Sail endorsement or a Master of 200 or greater tons, Oceans with Auxiliary Sail endorsement, issued by the United States Coast Guard. •You must have at least two years of experience sailing in square rig with at least one year in a supervisory capacity. •You must be able to perform essential job functions. •This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. •Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. •Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). •Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. •Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!