In keeping with the Department of Immigration’s requirements, this position is open to Bermudians, STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT BERMUDA COLLEGE, and Spouses of Bermudians ONLY. Work Permits are NOT available for InternshipS.
Have you ever found yourself day-dreaming about becoming a deep-sea fisherman or a fisher-woman? If so, you may want to consider applying for an internship with Early Bird Charters! Although be forewarned: Captain Jim will be the first person to tell you that it’s not an easy trade to learn. Just like any career, reeling in fish for a living requires practice, patience, and a positive attitude… not to mention a good night of sleep and a reliable alarm clock! Working as a deep-sea fisherman or fisher-woman is not only about waking up before the sun rises to catch fish, but it also requires skills related to water safety, navigation, and charting specific routes. As a fisherman or fisher-woman, you’re responsible for knowing the fishing restrictions and catch limits; sustainable fishing is key for the future of our oceans. At Early Bird Charters, we follow the motto: “catch what you need and leave the rest to breed”.
Half of the job of a fisherman or fisher-woman occurs at sea, while the other half occurs on land. During the “off-season” - and sometimes smack dab in the middle of the fishing season - one may be required to do his or her own maintenance on the boat and/or to the engine. The job also requires working as a team - and not just those on the boat - those who catch your bait fish, those who you sell fish to, those at the Departments of Marine and Ports and those at Fisheries... just to name a few. The fishing community in Bermuda is an exciting one to be a part of but there is a lot to learn in order to make a successful career out of it.
So let’s get started ~ apply for an internship today!
Unpaid internships are only available on an as needed basis for those currently in high-school, college, or those who have recently graduated. Please use the form below to submit your application. Please allow at least 2 weeks for a reply from Captain Jim West.
Please note: all accepted applicants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to boarding Troubadour. Liability Waivers can be signed by clicking “here”. For those younger than 18, a legal guardian is required to sign.
