The Kingfisher Project is under girded by a staff team of both longer and short term workers some of which work on a volunteer basis contributing even their own living expenses whilst others are supported through the ministry’s financial income gained through programs offered and donations from many around the world that have been inspired to support this work for the glory of God and the extension of His kingdom.
Please note that training opportunities are provided for staff and all longer term staff positions require a probationary period usually a minimum of 3 months.
Crew Training
For those interested in getting training or further experience and sea miles with the purposes to qualify for coastal or offshore skipper and yacht master ocean certificates, training opportunities are now provided aboard the “Encounter” each year. Contact us for further information.
Short Term Positions
| position | job description | experience qualifications | period of year |
|---|---|---|---|
| deck hand | responsible for physical needs of the boat above and below deck | a cheerful outlook and willingness to learn and work hard. | Apr to Oct
minimum half season |
| ship chaplain | leads devotionals bible teaching worship and offers counseling | has pastoral /bible teaching experience in a church or mission organization | Apr to Oct
minimum full sailaway program |
| carpenter/handy man | general maintenance work incl. painting and wood work | handy man prior work in the field | Mar, Apr or Nov
one or more weeks |
| diesel mechanic | responsible to service engines | qualified diesel mechanic with at least 2 yrs experience in the field | Mar, Apr or Nov
one or more weeks |
| maintenance help | routine maintenance and upgrade projects | mechanical aptitude
handy man skills with a willingness to work hard |
Nov to April
one or more weeks |
Long Term Positions
| position | job description | experience qualifications | period of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mate | responsible to assist the skipper in his responsibilities | competent crew certificate or min. 1 season experience on other yachts as deck hand/mate | May to Oct minimum one season |