Employment Opportunities


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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

May 2009:

RiverQuest has completed the interviewing process for the spring season.  Applications for part-time seasonal Teaching Crew and Boat Crew positions may be submitted at any time throughout the year.   Requirements and application instructions can be found below.  RiverQuest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

TEACHING CREW

Accepting applications for summer and fall part-time WEEKEND education/ docent staff.

Qualified individuals have a unique opportunity to teach science, math, and environmental education onboard our floating classroom. The current season begins with mid-February training and runs through mid to late June. Teaching staff can also serve as customer service stewards, teaching crew leaders, and offsite presenters.  These are part-time positions, generally 2-5 days per week in season, 4-8 hour days.  Teaching crew members are hired to work daytime, evening and weekend hours.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in education or science field
  • Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: freshwater ecosystems,
    water quality, navigation, aquatic life
  • Previous teaching experience in formal or non-formal setting preferred
  • Enjoy working with children and the public
  • Willingness to work in the outdoors, around water, and onboard a boat
  • Act 34/151 clearances
  • Pre-employment Drug Testing and Random Drug Testing program participation

 

BOAT CREW

Boat crew members assist with the operation and maintenance of the vessels.

The current season begins with mid-February training and runs through mid to late June. These are part-time SEASONAL positions, generally 2-5 days per week in season, 4-8 hour days. Boat crew members are hired to work daytime, evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Must enjoy working with children and the public, at dock and on the water
  • Experience on boats and light mechanical skills are a plus but are not required
  • Act 34/151 clearance
  • Pre-employment Drug Testing and Random Drug Testing program participation
  • Captains are required to have a 100-ton masters license

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
RiverQuest is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and orders.

RiverQuest will, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, except where any such factor is a bona fide occupational qualification:

  • Hire the best applicant who possesses the necessary skills, education, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying.
  • Promote, upgrade, demote, or transfer an employee.
  • Select an employee for a training program and train an employee during employment.
  • Establish rates of pay and conditions of privileges of employment.

How to Submit an Application For Employment

Applications for employment should include a cover letter and a current resume.  These may be submitted in any of three ways:

1. By US Mail

RiverQuest

ATTN: Teaching Crew or Boat Crew

1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 2001

Pittsburgh, PA 15233

2. By Email

Send letter and resume as Microsoft Word or Text attachments to

info@riverquest.org.  Please indicate the position for which you are applying on the subject line of the email.

3. By Fax

Fax letter and resume to 412-231-2880. Please indicate position in which you are interested on the cover page.

When hiring, RiverQuest will call candidates to set up interview appointments.  For applicants not selected for interviews or positions, a letter will be sent to the address you provide in your application materials.

 

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