Contact Argosy Cruises 1-888-623-1445
Search This Site
Seattle Attractions
Argosy Cruises Employment
Argosy Cruises Employee

Seasonal On-board & Shoreside Positions for Argosy and Tillicum Village

Ever wanted to work on the water with gorgeous views and irreplaceable memories? Argosy Cruises is always looking for positive, self-motivated, cheerful, energetic, customer service-oriented people with a can-do attitude for a variety of on-board and on-shore positions. Please review our employee expectations and submit a completed application.

Argosy Cruises and Tillicum Village Employment Application

Argosy Cruises and Tillicum Village Employee Expectations

To apply:To process your employment inquiry, we require a completed application and a 1-page or less cover letter. Due to the large number of applications received, only those who pass the screening process will be contacted. Thank you.

E-mail your application with a short cover letter to jobs@argosycruises.com or mail to:

HR / Argosy Cruises and Tillicum Village
Pier 55, Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98101

On-board Tour Guides/Crew & Guest Services:

A vessel based customer service position that includes diverse responsibilities in a dynamic challenging environment.

Responsibilities include: All onboard guest services including: entertaining and interacting with customers, merchandise, food and beverage sales, "Narrating" on popular public cruises, vessel set-up and cleaning, as well as Line handling and deckhand work. Long days during peak season.

Qualifications: This is a very active job that requires you to be on your feet most of the time with the ability to: Lift 25 lbs, getting on & off the boats, stepping down from slow moving platform with a 3' to 4' step, climbing over barriers 4' high.

Shoreside Guest Services Crew:

A shore-based customer service position that includes diverse responsibilities. The jobs of reservations agent, sales associate, announcer and event photographer are combined in a vibrant challenging environment.

Responsibilities include: Actively selling a variety of Argosy products and merchandise from ticket booths, "Argosy Visitor Center" and "Guest Service" outlets, attracting customers to ticket booth with frequent announcements over public address systems, "Event" and "Boarding" photography and photo-processing. Answering customer inquiry calls, front reception desk rotation, taking reservations for daily and special event cruises, assisting sales and marketing with desktop publishing & word processing projects, mass mailings and general office work. Hours and shifts vary by season.

Qualifications: This is a very active job that requires you to be on your feet most of the time, with walking back and forth to different areas of responsibilities.

Benefits:

  • Flexible hours; up to 40+
  • Competitive wage $ 8.50-$10.50 hour, plus tips & gratuities
  • $40/mo commuter voucher
  • Bonus program
  • Medical Insurance after 1,300 hours
  • 401k with match after 1,000 hours
  • Teamwork environment
  • Internal promotions
  • Acquire sea time for Masters license
  • Learn to bartend
  • Narrate to thousands
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work on the water / Free tours for family & friends
  • We sell fun!

Return to Top of Page

 

Captain

(No current Captain positions available, but applications are accepted & kept on file) Responsible for all aspects of vessel operation including: safe vessel maneuvering, trouble shooting mechanical problems, management of all on-board staff, customer interaction and narrating. Requirements include: Coast Guard 100 ton Masters license, VHF radiotelephone license, CPR certificate, First Aid certificate, documented experience on similar vessels.

Application

Return to Top of Page

 

Cruise Director (December only)

Responsible for performing host functions on-board vessels, including greeting, public speaking, organizing and leading Christmas carol sing-a-longs and other on-board activities. Training provided.

Application

Return to Top of Page

 

Santa Claus (December only)

Applicant must fit the part and play the roll of a traditional Santa Claus on-board during the Argosy Christmas Ship and following vessels. Responsible for entertaining and interacting positively with children and adults. Costumes, accessories, and make up provided.

Application

Return to Top of Page

 

Seattle CityPassGO Seattle CardSeattle Tour Saver
McAfee Secure sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses and online scams
About Us | Maps & Directions | Sightseeing Tours | Corporate Events | Calendar | Tour Our Fleet | Employment Opportunities | Frequently Asked Questions
Press Room | Contact Us | Tourism Partners | Web Specials

Argosy Cruises, 1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55 Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 622-8687 or (888) 623-1445