Are you a CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES
that enjoys adventure and risk taking? Do you love nature and being on the ocean? Would you enjoy a
summer job aboard a 54 foot boat, fishing for wild Alaskan salmon around Kodiak Island for about
100 plus days? If so, please read this page and then follow the guidelines as
stated, to apply for the job. I'm sorry to be so strict on this but I need individuals that can understand
instructions! I will respond only to applicants that have followed the simple application requirements listed below!
In 2005 I'll be hiring 3 or 4 upbeat, healthy, hardworking,
non-smoking, individuals to join my 14 year old son and myself (or perhaps another good skipper if my son and
I stay in town smoking and marketing the fish) aboard my 54 foot fishing vessel the Kodiak Sockeye.
The job starts around the first of June or earlier if you're interested in being employed during the reconstruction of the
vessel and making the voyage from Washington to Alaska. The fishing season will end in mid September. You can work
longer if you wish to be part of the marketing and perhaps smoking of our precious catch. The job will entail catching
and processing wild salmon as well as maintaining the gear and vessel. Cooking and cleaning duties are also part of
the job. I'm hoping to make a film this summer. The idea is to create something that not only enhances the public
awareness of the quality fish we're providing but also to display the Alaskan fishing life style. I believe that by
showing the public the beauty of Kodiak, they'll associate it's pristine environment to our salmon and by showing our adventurous
life style, they'll want to buy our spectacular wild Alaskan salmon. If I find a good videographer among you, we
can create something special or at least an infomercial of our summer salmon fishing adventure. We'll also be recording
some sounds for radio commercials. During times when we aren't working, the crew will have the chance for beach combing
and mountain climbing. You'll see whales, eagles, otters, bears, foxes, beautiful bays, mountains, rivers, waterfalls,
sea lions, and seals, etc. Not only will you earn money but, if things go as planned, you'll gain part
ownership in a movie.
Qualities in employees that I consider a bonus are: first and foremost,
a great attitude (experience is not required however, the following skills I consider a definite plus) mechanical, cooking,
marketing, acting, musical, videographer, skilled filleter or butcher. I usually hire at least one female. I pay
extra to an individual that can massage my tired back on occassion. Normally, I hire college age individuals, however,
older people are welcome to apply also, especially if they have skills. Students with little work experience must be
atleast 18 and prove to me that they are achievers.
The pay is based on how much money we make from the sale of the salmon. I
pay a percentage that increases as our gross sales increase. I will give the specifics to individuals that I become
serious about hiring. If things go as I expect, individuals that stay with me the entire season will have the option
of being paid in dollars or frozen salmon or smoked salmon. It's realistic for a crew member that remains the entire
season and opts for fish rather than dollars, to expect to take home 5000 to 13,000 lbs of salmon in the round which is the
equivalent of between 3000 pounds and 8000 pounds of fillets... or the equivalent of 2500 to 6500 lbs of lox (no guarantees...
it could be better and could be worse). Perspective crewmemebers should do their own research on the feasibility of
marketing the salmon to decide if this is worth their time. If you have it smoked you can earn considerably more. I
recommend you do an internet search for vacuum sealed red salmon fillets. I couldn't find any for under $9.99 per pound.
Smoked red salmon lox starts at about $24 per pound. If our movie is a success you'll get a share of those profits,
too.
Non-smoking individuals not afraid of long hard hours of work, may apply by sending
a resume:
*** via snail mail (U.S. Postal service... NOT AN EMAILED RESUME)
***with a picture or two of themselves.
***Please include in your resume: your weight, height, date of birth, hobbies, skills.
***and a short essay telling me about your personality and work experience etc.
***Include your email and phone contact, so I can confirm receiving your application. If you
want this job... DO NOT EMAIL or phone me until I have requested you to do so!!!! I'm very busy and I just don't
have the time to answer a million questions. If you are a suitable candidate I will contact you.
Crew members will be required to provide their own transportation to and from the job plus
their own rain gear, boots, gloves and an Alaska fishing license.
MAIL TO:
Paul Harder (Kodiak Sockeye)
733 Willow Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
