Assistant Purser - Training Ship Golden Bear - Solano Campus
About The Position
The Assistant Purser will report directly to the Captain of the Training Ship (COTS) and Director of Marine Programs. The incumbent will support operations and cadet training aboard the ship during Summer Sea Term by assisting in mandatory trainings, maintaining documentation and preparing required materials for port arrivals and departures. The position will assist with communication aboard the ship using various databases, documents and daily publications. This is a full-time temporary position and is eligible for ACA medical benefits and the Part-time Seasonal and Temporary Employees Retirement Plan. The Office of Marine Programs at Cal Poly Maritime Academy is responsible for Waterfront Operations, the Training Ship, and Summer Sea Term. Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s Training Ship Golden Bear (TSGB) is where cadets bring Learn by Doing to life – on campus and at sea. Each summer, first and third year cadets spend two months aboard the 500 foot vessel, applying technical knowledge from the classroom and leadership skills from the Corp of Cadets. Guided by licensed faculty officers, they take on real-world responsibilities – navigating the Pacific and beyond while gaining firsthand experience at sea and on shore .
Requirements
- Ability to communicate and apply policies and procedures for the Training Ship upon request of the Captain.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Any combination of training and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the required skills listed above and one year of general work related experience.
- Must be enrolled at California Polytechnic Maritime Academy - Solano Campus for Fall 2026
Responsibilities
- Assist in mandatory trainings
- Maintaining documentation
- Preparing required materials for port arrivals and departures
- Assist with communication aboard the ship using various databases, documents and daily publications
Benefits
- ACA medical benefits
- Part-time Seasonal and Temporary Employees Retirement Plan
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
