Come work in "America's Paradise" - U.S. Virgin Islands!

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR USCG LICENSED CAPTAIN

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR USCG LICENSED CAPTAIN to run 63' foot Gold Coast Sailing Catamaran 3 1/2 hour daysailing and snorkeling trips for cruise ship passengers in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.  Must be good with  crew and passengers and experienced in boat maintenance.  Vessel is equipped and well maintained with 2 Honda 50 HP 4 stroke engines.  Ability to drive our company's other 100' foot motor vessels to alternate as relief captain would be an advantage.  Ideal position for a Captain and spouse (mate or hostess) to operate virtually their own business.  Send resume to John Reeve at jreeve@attglobal.net or fax to 340-775-3191.

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Cruise Ship Excursions Inc. is the major shore excursion agent and tour provider to most major cruise ships calling in St. Thomas, one of the Caribbean's busiest cruise ship ports.  The company operates a wide array of tours including scenic island excursions, helicopter tours, party boat trips, horseback riding, mountain biking, SCUBA and snorkeling tours, and golf outings.  "We pride ourselves in our professionalism and handling of tour guests who come to our islands by cruise ship. Cruise ship guests are here only for one day and it is up to us to ensure their visit is a memorable experience and that they'll come back to America's Paradise."

SPECIFICS:   Cruise Ship Excursions Inc. is actively looking for four to six seasonal winter employees to join the company for the peak tourism season.  Ideal employees must be available from October 1 through May 1.  Year round positions may be available for those whose seasonal performance impresses the company and who are interested in professing into a management position.  The Company is currently recruiting Ship/Administrative Tour Dispatchers who are responsible for coordinating excursion departures from the cruise ship dock, assisting with the planning, scheduling and supervision of tours, and other varied job duties.  Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:

1.     Have legal documentation to work in the United States (we are a U.S. territory!) 2.     Have your own vehicle or be willing to buy or rent one upon arrive in St. Thomas. 3.     Commit to our company for the "high season" -  Sept/Oct to the end of April or May. 4.     Be prepared to sign a Job Contract and "non-competition/non-disclosure" agreement.

5.    Willingly work all holidays and weekends when required by the volume of cruise ships in port.

6.     Maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm in a tropical climate, since much of your work will be outside on the cruise ship dock.

7.     Run errands to the post office, supplier stores, and other places between tour dispatches.

8.     Excellent communication and organization skills.

9.     Be a reliable "team player" who is willing to "jump in at the last moment" when required.

10.    Assist in the scheduling of tours.

11.    Assist with misc. office duties including phones, photocopying and filing.

INSIDER TIPS:    We are looking for attractive, high energy, trustworthy, polite, self-motivated and dependable employees who have good organizational skills.  Ideal employees are able to follow directives, think on their feet, and jump in at a moment's notice.  No experience is required and we will provide orientation and training.  Remember we are a tourist oriented island and company - if ships are in port we work - even if it  is Christmas Day!

PERKS:    Being part of a great company and team.  Enjoying the work - never boring.  The people you will work with on the ships and in St. Thomas will become part of your lifestyle and form long-term friendships.  Our work environment is often outdoors -- with endless sunshine and great opportunities for sailing, beaching, snorkeling and SCUBA diving on days off.  Favorite activities including visiting our neighboring British Virgin Islands which are only 40 minutes away.  The company offers a variety of social activities for employees including participation in the local "tour operators" softball team, local sailing teams and regattas.

HOW TO APPLY:     Please send a cover letter, resume with references and recent photograph to Human Resources Manager, Cruise Ship Excursions Inc., P.O. Box 8803, St. Thomas, USVI  00801.  Email: jreeve@attglobal.net    Please ensure a daytime telephone number is listed as we will conduct telephone interviews of those we feel may be suitable applicants.

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