Marine Conservation Professional
7 days ago
We are seeking a Marine Conservation Professional to join our team at AIS Inc. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the field of marine biology.
As a Marine Conservation Professional, you will be working on commercial fishing vessels operating in ports throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Your primary goals will be to provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information for the New England and Mid-Atlantic fishery.
Our team collects data pertaining to fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency. Collected data is used to document stock information which is then used to protect the environment and preserve future generations of fish/fishermen.
Responsibilities- Record detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels.
- Work on deck on vessels ranging from 20' to 100' on trips roughly ranging from 7 to 14 days collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds and marine turtles.
- Attend a 3-week paid training administered in person in Falmouth, MA.
Accommodations and meal reimbursement during in-person training are provided. Training includes instructions on sampling protocols, gear, fisheries, fish identification, marine mammal/sea turtle identification, and safety.
This is a challenging job, and candidates must be mentally prepared to be away from home for multiple days, and must be physically able to handle heavy lifting, working odd hours, and long days in rough seas.
What We Offer- A competitive salary of $35K - $55K per year, dependent on your availability to deploy offshore and your personal sea day accomplishments.
- A full-time position with benefits, including health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
- Travel is reimbursed at an hourly rate along with compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.
Additional compensation consists of data quality bonus, service awards, fitness center reimbursement, and candidate referral bonus.
