Join the Crew!

Keeping the S.S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN running is about as labor intensive as anyone can imagine. It requires experienced maritime officers and ordinary sailors, deck hands and cooks, machinists and medics, and just about any job you would expect to find on any ship. This is, after all, a running ship capable of carrying passengers.

The Departments of the O'Brien

Deck

Cargo Handling and Winch Education

Deck Department

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the cargo gear, maintenance of the ship’s structures, ship handling while underway and general seamanship. If you have experience or a desire and talent for learning this, we need you. The ship has a training program for volunteers seeking to become able-bodied seamen.

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Engine

Oiler and Firemen Training

Engine Department

Maritime experience, marine engine experience and licenses, STCW qualifications or possess mechanical, machinery or plumbing skills that the ship needs. But talk to us, whatever your experience. The ship has a training program by which candidates may qualify for a license limited to the SS Jeremiah O’Brien.

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Docent

Making History Come Alive

Docent Department

Responsible for manning the ticket booth and assisting visitors while maintaining a watch for pier-side safety. Aboard the ship, docents guide visitors and groups on tours, provide detailed explanations of the history and use of Liberty ships, and provide information about cruises and upcoming events on the ship. Docents are needed every hour of every day that the ship is open to the public.

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Gunnery

Man the guns!

Gunnery Department

Members of this department maintain the guns and gun mounts aboard the ship. Members of this department do work aboard the ship on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Office

Keeping the Org running smoothly

Office Department

The office of the National Liberty Ship Memorial provides the administrative support for the O'Brien. Clerical and computer skills are needed here as well as the ability to deal with the public in a professional manner. Prior experience working with volunteer organizations, non-profits and fund-raising is a plus. During the ship's cruises some members of the office assist with some on-board duties.

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Steward

Keeping the crew fed!

Steward Department

Stewards prepare the meals for members of the crew and serves the continental breakfast during cruises. Also, this department is responsible for the cleanliness of dining areas and toilet facilities.

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Store

Purveyors of JOB swag

Store Department

Members of the ship's store sell, stock and take mail orders for merchandise of the SS Jeremiah O'Brien's ship store.

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Radio

Promoting Radio knowledge

Radio Department

Members of the radio department run the ship's radio club (K6JOB) and maintain/restore the antique radio equipment aboard the JOB.

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Visit the Museum at:
SS Jeremiah O’Brien
Pier 35, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133

Letters and Inquiries to:
National Liberty Ship Memorial
45 Pier, Suite 4A
San Francisco, CA 94133