Employment

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Come be a part of the American Eagle crew for an incredible season of beautiful sailing, delicious food, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences!

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Positions available every summer are:

Mate: prefer an applicant with 100-ton license, engineering knowledge is helpful too.

Cook: practice your culinary prowess on our wood-burning stove.

Deckhand: haul on lines and manage sails as you keep the vessel looking her best.

Galleyhand: keep the galley running as you learn about food and sail handling.

If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the the AE Crew application, and email it to info@schooneramericaneagle.com. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you aboard this season.