"On-Call Vessel Captain"

On-Call Vessel Captain

Job Category: Temporary or On-Call
Requisition Number: ONCAL001242
Posted: November 04, 2025
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: On-site
Site: Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ
Expected Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 p/hour

Monmouth University has an immediate opening for an On-Call Vessel Captain within the School of Science.

The position will support efforts of the Marine Environmental Biology and Policy program, Urban Coast Institute, as well as other University constituencies and partners. The incumbent will operate and maintain the Universities vessels 14-50ft. Large vessel is docked in Atlantic Highlands NJ and small boats are trailered out of campus. Provide support for student training and academic research, as well as contract research efforts in fisheries, sediment sampling, water quality, moorings and hydrographic survey efforts.

The position will require USCG 100ton License, abilities for precise vessel maneuvering, occasional nighttime work, and deployment of a variety of oceanographic equipment and fishing gears. Other duties include vessel maintenance and accommodating research equipment loading, hookup, and deployment. Cruises typically range from one to four hours in length for student training with 8 to 12 hour days for research and contract work.

The position reports to the Dean of the School of Science. The ideal candidate will work well in a dynamic environment with scientists, as well as college students from many different disciplines, including marine biology, fisheries ecology, and oceanography.

A description of the vessel fleet and associated equipment can be found here.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
For additional information about the School, please visit the School of Science webpage.

Additional Application Material Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee operation, maintenance, servicing and repair of University vessels, vehicles and trailers.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience serving as a captain or senior crew member on a research, commercial, or military vessel, including twin and single engine propulsion vessels.
• Hold a valid US Coast Guard Master- Near Coastal Waters, 100-ton license.
• Hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) credential.
• A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here.
• Hold a valid Standards of Training and Certification of Keeping Watch (STCW) basic credential.
• Hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and AED training certification.
• Possess demonstrable vessel trailering capabilities with vessels up to 30 feet.
• Physical ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather conditions and moving decks.
• Physical ability to ascend and descend ladders to 10ft, and ability to lift, carry, or move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience navigating coastal waters of NJ, including NY Harbor, Barnegat Bay and adjacent nearshore ocean waters
• Experience with operation and maintenance of marine mechanical systems, hydraulics, power tools, and vessel safety equipment
• Experience in marine/oceanographic instrumentation applications and use (i.e., calibration and operation of data sondes and other water quality monitoring devices, benthic sampling, plankton sampling and fishery techniques)
• Familiarity with Hydrographic and GPS survey techniques
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, Windows operating system (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of device interfacing and application software specific to sampling, analysis and positioning i.e., Hypack
• Experience in bottom and mid-depth trawling

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Joe Coyle, Dean jcoyle@monmouth.edu or 732 571-3421

Department: School of Science
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Total Weeks Per Year: 15 to 20
Hours Per Week: Up to 24 hours