Dock Attendant

Mystic Seaport Museum • Stonington, CT

7d

About The Position

Purpose of Position:
To assist boaters docking at Mystic Seaport Museum. Deliver ice and other service oriented activities involved with the operation of the Docks.

Essential Functions:
Assist boaters securing their vessels at Mystic Seaport Museum, deliver bags and blocks of ice, and other services as determined.
Provide orientation to MSM for boaters and others.
Need to be available May-October
Please note this is a seasonal position for summer 2026.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of proper line handling for securing boats of all sizes.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays; as needed for events, projects or to accomplish the goals of the position.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a fast paced, physically demanding environment.
• Dexterity enabling climbing onto and off of boats that are moving and not in contact with Docks is required.
• Able to manage lines under load and to push boats of all sizes away from Docks or to hold them close to docks counteracting the forces of wind and water.
• Ability to deliver block and bag ice to individual boats.
• Ability to work outside in heat and physically demanding conditions for up to 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to navigate entire bulkhead of MSM.

Nice To Haves

• CT Safe Boating Certificate desirable
• Ability to operate outboard motor skiffs to assist boaters desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist boaters securing their vessels at Mystic Seaport Museum
• Deliver bags and blocks of ice
• Provide orientation to MSM for boaters and others

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees