Island Noticeboard of Career Opportunities

[O'Brien]

The Island Noticeboard of Career Opportunities (called "Inco" for short) was a modest wooden stand that informed Ariosans of work around the island. It was a simple square board of wood, about a meter long and half an inch thick, supported by two wooden beams on either side with a small shingled roof above to shield notices from the rain. Through the eras the wood had turned to a very pale yet somehow attractive shade, and it probably was originally of a very appealing look. Those with experience in the area could usually identify the warped wood as pine. For some time now it had been used, and it was open to the public. Inco was designed to tell of jobs, but it was inevitably used for other reasons. No one seemed to mind.

Small pins adorned the board at random places for anyone to post their notices. All one had to do was get a sheet of paper and they could post it up here. Any Ariosan knew the location of the board, located in front of the Thanal Mansion at a very central point of the city, and they knew it was the best place to look for jobs.

[O'Brien]

A notice was posted in the center of the board in a very visible place.

The prestigious Shensra Lumber Company is hiring woodcutters! Come and be a part of the most successful and long-standing lumber company on the island. We follow a rich tradition of supplying the island and the whole Empire with plenty of quality wood ever since my great-grandfather founded the company. Come and be a part of Arios economical history! Experience is helpful but not necessary, and we offer on-site training.

Don't think you have to a be a big strong man to be a woodcutter. It helps, no doubt, but we hire anyone with good work ethic. Positions are available for hobbits, gnomes, or other smaller folks, so come apply today!

Mantodae Shensra
President, Shensra Lumber Company

Note: Unfortunately at this time we have no positions open for non-sprite Fae.

[Borna]

Big yellow notice was posted on the board:

Due too great demand for fish, Wharf is in need for workers of all profiles. There are open positions on two brand new ships. We need: 2 captains and first mates, boatswains, deckhands and lumpers. If you are interested please contact the personal manager at Wharf.

Description of duties:

The Fishing boat captain plans and oversees the fishing operation—the fish to be sought, the location of the best fishing grounds, the method of capture, the duration of the trip, and the sale of the catch.
The captain ensures that the fishing vessel is seaworthy; oversees the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment; obtains the required fishing permits and licenses; and hires qualified crewmembers and assigns their duties. The captain plots the vessel’s course; he uses traditional navigational equipment compasses, sextants, and charts. The captain directs the fishing operation through the officers’ actions and records daily activities in the ship’s log. Upon returning to port, the captain arranges for the sale of the catch—directly to buyers or through a fish auction—and ensures that each crewmember receives the prearranged portion of adjusted net proceeds from the sale of the catch.

The First mate—the captain’s assistant, who must be familiar with navigation requirements and the operation of all equipment—assumes control of the vessel when the captain is off duty. Duty shifts, called watches, usually last 6 hours. The mate’s regular duty, with the help of the boatswain and under the captain’s oversight, is to direct the fishing operations and sailing responsibilities of the deckhands, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of the vessel and the gathering, preservation, stowing, and unloading of the catch.

The Boatswain, a highly experienced Deckhand with supervisory responsibilities, directs the deckhands as they carry out the sailing and fishing operations. Before departure, the boatswain directs the deckhands to load equipment and supplies, either by hand or with hoisting equipment, and to untie lines from other boats and the dock. When necessary, boatswains repair fishing gear, equipment, nets, and accessories. They operate the fishing gear, letting out and pulling in nets and lines, and extract the catch, such as tuna, from the nets or the lines’ hooks. Deckhands use dip nets to prevent the escape of small fish and gaffs to facilitate the landing of large fish. They then wash, salt, ice, and stow away the catch. Deckhands also must ensure that decks are clear and clean at all times and that the vessel’s equipment is kept in good working order. Upon return to port, they secure the vessel’s lines to and from the docks and other vessels. Unless “Lumpers” (laborers or longshore workers) are hired, the deckhands unload the catch.

Personal manager of Fisherman’s wharf and fish market