Part-Time Captain

Job overview

The Part-Time Captain role is onsite, with work locations in Richmond, VA, and Hampton, VA. Pay is $40 per hour for schedules of up to 30 hours per week, based on organizational and program needs. The James River Association works to protect the James River and connect people to it through environmental education, ecotours, and other river experiences. The captain safely operates inspected passenger vessels and supports the Association’s river programming. The role helps provide safe, positive experiences for passengers while enabling educational and community activities on the river.

What you'll do

• Operate assigned vessels with passenger and crew safety as the highest priority
• support school-based environmental education, community ecotours, and other programming
• support educational activities such as trawl netting and water-quality testing
• comply with applicable vessel-operation requirements
• monitor conditions and respond to safety concerns
• conduct daily and pre-trip inspections
• maintain inspection and maintenance logs
• report accidents, injuries, safety concerns, equipment issues, and operational non-conformities
• communicate with staff and program teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time captain

richmond va

hampton va

james river association

vessel operations

passenger vessel

environmental education

ecotours

uscg license

twic

marine radio operator permit

$40/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of vessel operating experience, a valid USCG license meeting vessel inspection requirements (minimum 25-ton for Richmond or 50-ton for Hampton), TWIC, FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit, and valid driver’s license. Part-time, non-exempt; flexible schedule based on programming and vessel needs.

About the employer

James River Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.