Discover Cayuga Lake
Jobs & Internships
About The Company
Staff Positions
DCL offers an inclusive, friendly work environment for anyone ready to work on Cayuga Lake, to work with children and visitors to our region, and to support our mission. (Click on position title.)
- INTERPRETIVE CREW Seasonal positions are available! (May-Oct.) 20-40 hours/week. Crew are trained to perform duties as ship’s mate, hosts and narrators for our public cruises and as instructors for our educational programming. General background in boating, environmental science and/or education is a plus but not all are required. We generally hire in March-April, but you are welcome to inquire at any time.
NOW HIRIING FOR THE 2025 SEASON. APPLICATIONS DUE BY APRIL 1ST.
CLICK HERE FOR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
- SEASONAL CAPTAINS (May-Oct.) We are always looking for qualified captains. Captains must have a USCG 50 Ton or over certification.
- INTERNS AND YOUTH GUIDES – Every summer we hire several young adult interns and teenage youth to learn about what we do and lend a hand. Click below for more information.
We are happy to provide more information. Please contact us via email or phone. discovercayuga@gmail.com
607-327-5253
Thank you for your interest!

Great Experiences with Discover Cayuga Lake
Our Mission
At Discover Cayuga Lake, our mission is to cultivate informed and equitable relationships between people and the watersheds upon which they depend and we do all this while providing memorable, breathtaking family, friend, and community experiences on the beautiful Cayuga Lake.
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For Cruises & Charters:
booking@discovercayugalake.org
For Educational Programs:
education@discovercayugalake.org
HOME DOCK:
1000 Allan H. Treman Marina Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
OUR OFFICE:
110 N. Tioga St., Suite 303
Center for History & Culture
Ithaca, NY 14850