Job Opportunities
Community Boating Inc. is the oldest public sailing facility in the country and regularly serves over 1,000 children, 6,000 adults and 300 people with disabilities each year. We have a variety of positions available in all departments for the 2025 season.
All staff at Community Boating are subject to a Criminal Background Check.
Executive Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is a key leader in advancing CBI’s mission and ensuring the organization’s sustainability and impact. This role involves strategic planning, program oversight, financial stewardship, fundraising, and staff and volunteer development while fostering partnerships and community engagement.
Click here to learn more about this position and how to apply.
Adult Program
Community Boating’s Adult Program (AP) provides sailing and paddling opportunities for individuals of all skill levels, from beginner to professionals. Our dedicated staff are the face of CBI, providing outstanding customer service, instruction, and mentorship to our community members, including guests, renters, and volunteers.
Consider joining our industry leading sailing program in the heart of Boston. To apply for a position within our Adult Program, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Adult Program Director, Noah Stern. Training sessions are held in March, before the season begins, so we recommend submitting your application promptly to secure your opportunity.
Adult Program Staff are responsible for a multitude of tasks including but not limited to: customer service, general fleet and facilities care, maintaining a safe on the water atmosphere, and serving our Adult Program membership. The ideal candidate should be hard working, self-motivated, have the ability to complete tasks as assigned, plus have excellent customer service skills.
Positions are available for full season with staff training in March (April 1st through October 31st), and summer season (Late May/Early June through late August).
Junior Program
Teaching at CBI is unique within Junior Sailing – it’s not a camp, and certainly not your typical yacht club. CBI serves children ages 10+ from greater Boston, including those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to sail. CBI has fleets of Mercuries, 420s, Lasers, windsurfers, Ideal 18s, Sonars, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.
The 2025 season will run weekdays June 9 – August 22, which includes 10 weeks of programming plus a pre-season training week. Appropriate certifications required – see below. Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler There are opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions; please indicate which you prefer in your application.
Teaching at CBI is unique within Junior Sailing – it’s not a camp, and certainly not your typical yacht club. CBI serves children ages 10+ from greater Boston, including those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to sail. CBI has fleets of Mercuries, 420s, Lasers, Windsurfers, Ideal 18s, Sonars, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.
Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler
The Environmental Science instructor will run environmental science and/or marine bio activities. This instructor has the opportunity to develop their own environmental science material. As well they will work in our Cyanobacteria Lab as the primary lab technician, collecting water samples and running tests to better understand the cycle of cyanobacteria blooms in the Charles River Basin, and determine their threat to recreational sailors. Will compare cyanobacteria and chlorophyll-a and phycocyanin levels to significant rain events and combined sewage overflows. They will have a couple lab interns, who will aid them in both the environmental science class and in the cyanobacteria lab. An interest and excitement about the environment is required. Community Boating has many resources for STEM activities and curricula, including the US Sailing Reach program, but the instructor is encouraged to bring new ideas to the program.
Job Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate program for biology or related field or has bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
- Safesport Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler
In addition to JP instructor responsibilities, the Windsurf Instructor is responsible for teaching introductory and advanced windsurfing classes. US Sailing Windsurfing Instructor certification (or equivalent) preferred.
Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler
Junior Program Dock Staff are responsible for a multitude of tasks, including but not limited to: assisting dock traffic, general fleet and facility care, maintaining a safe on-the-water atmosphere, and administering on-the-water testing. The ideal candidate should be hard working, self-motivated, have the ability to complete tasks as assigned, and have excellent customer service skills.
Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler
Guest Services
Work in Guest Services — be the face of Community Boating! We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and work to provide the highest level of customer service possible.
To apply please send your resume to Guest Services Manager, Chelsa Tifft.
Guest Services Representative Job Description
The Guest Services Representative is the liaison between the public and Community Boating. The position is responsible for welcoming guests to the facility, acting as the first point of contact for everyone who enjoys our programs. Incumbents will be responsible for greeting guests, processing transactions, and handling inquiries, requests, and complaints or escalating them to the appropriate person.
Ideal candidates should have a high attention for detail, excellent customer service skills, and should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Experience working retail and/or handling monetary transactions using a point-of-sale system a plus. Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma.
Our season runs from April 1 – October 31. Full season positions are available as well as summer only positions. Shifts typically are in the afternoon/evenings during the week, and morning and/or evening on the weekends. However, during our 10 week summer season we also have morning weekday shifts available. Full and part time positions available.
To apply, please email a resume to Guest Services Manager, Chelsa Tifft at [email protected].
Fleet & Facilities
CBI repairs most sailing and safety equipment in house. We are actively looking for qualified staff to repair fiberglass boats, outboard and inboard engines, weld, work with wood, aluminum, steel, plumbing, electrical, as well as building maintenance. Employment includes significant training and education, however prior experience with basic measuring, cutting and assembly is required.
Contact the Fleet & Facilities director or apply using the form below.
