JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Position Title: Oyster Farm Hand
Location: 735 Commerce Center Drive Suite A Sebastian, FL 32958
Job Site Address: 1528 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 (Dock & boat access to drive out to farm)
Duration: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $15-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience
Job Description:
Treasure Coast Shellfish, LLC is in its fourth year of business & is a woman-owned & operated oyster farm based in Sebastian, FL. We have a small nursery system & a 6.5-acre water column lease where we are currently in the process of expanding & installing floating more gear. The TCS farm is located on the Indian River Lagoon, the most bio-diverse estuary in North America, Treasure Coast Shellfish raises eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) as part of the growing oyster aquaculture industry on the East Coast of Florida. This past year we have more than doubled in size using about 40% of our acreage and have about 500 floating cages and planted 1,300,000 oyster seeds in 2025. https://www.treasurecoastshellfish.com/
We are looking for curious, energetic, & self-motivated individuals who want to learn about the oyster aquaculture industry – particularly the farming process. The company is dedicated to sustainable shellfish farming, utilizing the most innovative growing techniques. Both full-time and part-time/seasonal opportunities are available. Those candidates selected will learn all aspects of working on an oyster farm & in our processing facility.
Job Requirements:
• Must be organized, punctual, & on time for work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin counties.
• Must be capable of understanding & following instructions from the supervisor.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions – wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary.
• 40-45 hours per work week. Times and days are variable.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be comfortable being in water where you cannot see or touch the bottom.
• Must be comfortable on a boat for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to speak & understand English.
• Must work well with other crew members, & independently.
• Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses.
• Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear etc.
Preferred Experience but not Required:
• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR Certified
• Boat handling
• Scuba Certified
• Knowledgeable about Florida’s Indian River Lagoon ecosystem
• Shellfish experience & knowledge
Application: Submit a cover letter, resumé & list of at least 3 references to Nicolette Mariano via email. Nicolette@TreasureCoastShellfish.com
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please email Nicolette with any questions.
Job Description:
The focus of the TCS Assistant Farm Manager will be to assist the Farm Manager in overseeing crews & managing all life cycles oysters & clams from seeding to harvest. This is an on-site assistant management position which requires attendance on any tide day or night year-round. This position will require 45-60 hours per week. The position is based in Sebastian, FL.Areas of Responsibility:
Educating the crews on rules, policies, safety procedures & Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew of 2-6 individuals.
Aid in managing labor for quality of work & efficiency to ensure crops are planted, maintained, & harvested effectively.
Farming & harvesting tasks include (but are not limited to) predator control & protection, & projecting & harvesting in an efficient & systematic manner.
Keeping farm data records from seeding to harvest.
Assist the farm manager in coordinating crews & equipment to maximize equipment & personnel utilization.
Ensure farm equipment is well maintained & cared for.
Recordkeeping for crews will be required.
Advise Farm Manager on crops and farm management. This includes species grown, crop rotation, farming practices, inventorying, and harvest techniques.
Work with Senior Leadership team and Farm Manager to forecast and schedule crops for the farm, culling, packing, and shipping departments.
Work with the Executive Team and Farm Manager to develop and facilitate the success of new policy/ technology implementation.
Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
A sincere interest in aquaculture/shellfish culture.
Minimum two years of shellfish experience.
Minimum one year of shellfish farm.
Minimum two years of shellfish experience with production & grow out.
Minimum two years of boat handling & operating experience.
Minimum two years of trailering experience.
Team & individual leadership skills.
Strong organization & planning skills.
Must be punctual, predictable, & on time for work.
Ability to work independently at times with little direction.
Must work well with other crew members, & independently.
Must maintain positive company morale.
Sound decision making skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, & Google Docs.
Strong technology understanding: ability to learn and work with both mobile & computer technologies.
Excellent verbal/written skills.
Experienced with boat handling & trailering.
Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions – wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary.
45-60 hours per work week. Times and days are variable.
Physical Demands:
Must be a strong swimmer.
Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand &/or walk on uneven ground.
The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, & squat.
The vision requirements include (but is not limited to): close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to speak & hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors & managers.
Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling & fine manipulation.
Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, docks, etc.
Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin County.
Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear, gloves etc.
Preferred Experience but not Required:
Education: Bachelor’s
CPR Certified
Scuba Certified
Knowledgeable about Florida’s Indian River Lagoon ecosystems
Hazard analysis & critical control points Certified (HACCP)
Application: Open until filled.
Please send a cover letter, resumé, & list of at least 3 references to Nicolette Mariano via email Nicolette@TreasureCoastShellfish.com
Please email Nicolette with any questions.
Applications are accepted starting immediately & the position is open until filled.
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AIS is looking for a Fisheries Biologist to support the collection and analysis of habitat data as well as develop and implement salmon life cycle models for restoration planning in support of NOAAs Fish Ecology Division (FED) at that Northwest Fisheries Science Center. The FED conducts scientific research on threatened and endangered salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest, including watershed assessments to aid in restoration planning and habitat monitoring to meet NMFS statutory obligations under the Endangered Species Act. Duties/Responsibilities: Collect salmon habitat monitoring data in nearshore, estuarine, and riverine ecosystems. Utilize remote sensing techniques or field methods. Perform quantitative and spatial analysis of fish, habitat and existing data sets. Digitize aerial imagery-derived or field data on freshwater and nearshore habitats and/or fish. Develop salmon life cycle models. Produce technical reports, data and analysis protocols, and peer-reviewed journal manuscripts. Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' availability. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major in a field of study directly related to the position with an emphasis in fisheries, geology, natural science, hydrology or environmental sciences. Three (3) years of related experience, including experience with quantitative and spatial analyses in R and ARC GIS. Master's Degree may be substituted for experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major in a field of study directly related to the position with an emphasis in fisheries, geology, natural science, hydrology or environmental sciences. Experience with remote sensing data. Travel: 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. Travel locations include field sites throughout WA, OR, and ID as well as fish passage and trapping facilities for field sampling efforts. Travel will also be required for regional meetings and conferences to discuss and present project related research in WA, OR, ID, CA and British Columbia, Canada. Other travel may be approved on a case-by-case bases.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please click the following link http://aisobservers.com/careers/ to submit the required information: Resume Cover letter detailing relevant experience. 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number) All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionteam@aisobservers.com or 508-990-9054.
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The Coral Restoration Technician performs and participates in coral restoration operations including the maintenance, management, development and coordination of restoration programs. The Coral Restoration Technician (CRT) leads and participates in work teams to ensure the coordination, community support and implementation of restoration plans. The CRT implements restoration activities, collects and manages data, maintains supplies and equipment, and coordinates fieldwork with TNC staff, volunteers, partners, and communities. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, with hazardous materials and under physically demanding circumstances. This position is located in West Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Island. This is a fixed-term position through September 30, 2027. (Possibility of extension is based on future funding availability.)
What You’ll Bring:
AA/AS degree in marine science-related field and 5-year related experience in coral reef conservation, science, restoration, marine fieldwork or similar field (or equivalent combination of education and experience, such as BA/BS and 3 years of experience, etc.).
Experience working underwater on SCUBA
Experience working from small vessels
Experience with reef systems.
Experience in marine monitoring, research, ecology, and/or management principles.
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
Desired Qualifications
Scientific diving credentials from an AAUS institution.
Experience operating small vessels.
Experience with structure-from-motion photogrammetry data collection, processing software, and analysis.
Experience with GIS processing and analysis
Experience communicating and engage effectively with local community partners and other stakeholder groups in Hawai‘i.
Some experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.
Ability to recognize and identify Hawaiian coral species, health conditions, and diseases to complete coral restoration activities.
Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in reef restoration in Hawai‘i.
Salary Information:
The starting annual salary for this position is within the range of $61,300 – $64,980. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and is based out of the Kailua-Kona TNC office. Where a successful candidate’s pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Contact Information
The Nature Conservancy
Application Instructions:
Please attach a cover letter as well as a resume in your application. The application period will close at 12:00am on Monday, Sept 15, 2025.
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Island Creek Oysters (ICO) is a mission-driven company working to redefine the role of aquaculture in our global food system. We grow thriving coastal communities, and through innovation and education, we connect people to bold, boundary-pushing seafood. We live by our values, work hard, and have fun doing it. We believe in what we do—and we say thank you.
We’re looking for a dynamic, driven, product-obsessed, restaurant-savvy sales leader to join our team as National Account Sales Executive. This person will spearhead sales growth across our Chef Direct program, managing relationships with restaurants, retail outlets, and hospitality professionals nationwide while contributing to new product adoption, sales strategy, and brand expansion.
This person will report directly to the Director of Sales.
The Role: Sales & Relationship Management
Lead sales and account management within ICO’s Chef Direct program by prospecting and onboarding new accounts, strengthening existing relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor to chefs, GMs, cooks, and distribution partners. Convert leads into long-term partnerships through consultative sales, education, and tailored onboarding.
Manage the full sales cycle and support operations by entering daily orders, coordinating with ops/logistics/procurement for accurate fulfillment, monitoring sell-through rates, driving upsells and activations, resolving delivery issues, and maintaining cooler inventory.
Travel regularly to meet clients, support key markets, and represent ICO at events (+2 days per week expected at Duxbury farm).
Marketing & Customer Engagement
Collaborate on customer-facing materials and campaigns (one-pagers, emails, sales collateral) using Canva and Klaviyo, while building consistent, thoughtful communication across accounts to manage expectations, resolve issues, and strengthen loyalty.
Represent ICO at activations and promotional events with professionalism and energy, managing budgets and driving engagement to deepen brand presence and customer relationships.
Market & Product Strategy
Provide real-time market intelligence by tracking trends, pricing, competitive offerings, and customer sentiment, contributing insights to strategic planning and forecasting.
Develop deep product expertise across all ICO SKUs and comparable market options, working cross-functionally with operations and procurement to align client needs with available inventory.
Drive growth and alignment across restaurants and distributors by introducing value-added partnerships, leading tastings, trainings, and sampling initiatives, and acting as the connective hub that shares feedback, ensures seamless handoffs to new distributor methods, educates reps, and influences stocking decisions through data and joint goal setting while representing the ICO experience consistently across all accounts.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a visible sales team leader by fostering collaboration, supporting peers, and driving new product launches through go-to-market planning, field testing, and feedback, while contributing ideas and accountability to ongoing projects.
Requirements:
1–3 years of experience in food sales, preferably in perishables, CPG, or hospitality distribution.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong hunter mentality and proven sales track record.
Highly organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based role.
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
Collaborative team player who brings energy, ideas, and integrity.
Able to manage a flexible schedule, early mornings, and regular travel.
Resides within commuting distance of Duxbury, MA (on-site presence required 1–2 days/week).
Tech-proficient with tools like Slack, Klaviyo, Google Sheets/Excel, Canva, ERP/CRM platforms.
Bonus points for Spanish fluency or conversational ability.
TO APPLY:
Please email resumé and cover letter to jobs@islandcreekoysters.com with “National Sales Executive” as the subject line -
Qualifications
Clean bags and cages
Benefits
floating wire cages
Clean boat
Responsibilities
Participate in the entire oyster lifecycle starting with acceptance of the nearly microscopic product from
an oyster hatchery and ending with packaging of finished product
Beginning stage oysters will be grown
As the oysters grow, nursery duties include using a bubble tank and vibratory
shaker to separate and group oysters by size
Different strains of oysters received from the nursery will
also have to be kept separated from each other
During this phase, daily cleaning of the nursery tanks,
silos, water supply/discharge are all crucial tasks
The nursery phase of the lifecycle typically lasts from
Drag oyster bags to and from boat
Perform supervised boat maintenance duties
tumbler to mechanically sort oysters by size
Sort out dead oysters
Install buoys and marking poles
size, workers duties will include: removing oysters from cages and returning
Manually count oysters for packaging
Pack boxes of oysters of varying count size
Make boxes
Lift/carry up to 80lbs; bags of oysters weigh as much as 80lbs
Some oysters will be shucked rather than packaged in the shell
Workers will shuck oysters, clean and
package as well as clean the shucking facility
Other task include: Use tools such as pneumatic wire
cutter to build and maintain gear for the entire operation and daily cleaning of facilities
Perform farm property maintenance, like painting and mild repairs (eg, boards on the dock)
Deep cleaning of equipment and machinery
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The Internal Communications and Employee Engagement (IC&EE) Specialist leads, manages, and executes internal communications and employee engagement strategies and tactics for The Nature Conservancy’s 300+ staff Marketing and Communications (MAC) business unit, and on behalf of the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
The IC&EE Specialist is responsible for ensuring that MAC staff are informed about and engaged in the MAC strategy and priorities, as well as the key priorities of The Nature Conservancy. They lead the strategic development and tactical execution of the internal communications and employee engagement strategy and annual plans. This includes but is not limited to: developing the annual plan, informed by strategic goals, for All Staff meetings and sessions; planning, coordinating with multiple colleagues, and reviewing or creating presentation materials for all staff meetings and sessions; writing, coordinating inputs for, and publishing the monthly all staff newsletter; coordinating programming and communications for large and complex in-person and virtual all-staff conferences, gatherings, or events; creating well-designed presentations or other visual communications; and owning and actively managing the MAC intranet site.
They are responsible for internal communications from the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO). In this capacity they exhibit excellent writing with experience writing written communications and talking points on behalf of an executive, and the ability to learn and write in the voice of the CMCO and/or other executives. They develop and maintain expertise related to MAC and TNC subject matter priorities and are confident and comfortable interacting with executive-level leadership.
They use data to drive decision-making related to internal communications and employee engagement, and to create digestible reports for various audiences.
As the Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Specialist, you will:
Own and execute annual internal communications and employee engagement strategy, plan, and tactics for the MAC business unit.
Develop and execute annual plans for all staff meetings, including determining topic areas based on strategic goals, planning in coordination with multiple colleagues, and reviewing or creating presentation materials.
Coordinate, write, and publish MAC monthly newsletter and other all-staff internal communications.
Coordinate programming and write and send communications for large and complex all-staff conferences or gatherings.
Develop written and well-designed visual internal communications materials in support of the MAC business unit, the MAC Business Strategy & Operations team, and the leadership within the MAC business unit.
Research, plan, and execute creative and engaging virtual and/or hybrid events and other opportunities for employees to engage with each other, build rapport, and have fun.
Own and manage the strategy and content of the MAC intranet site.
Develop strategic goals and guiding principles for CMCO communications.
Develop written and visual internal communications materials on behalf of the CMCO; including writing in the voice of the CMCO for written or verbal communications.
Use data to drive decision-making and to create reports for various audiences.
Develop and maintain expertise related to MAC and TNC subject matter priorities.
Confident and comfortable interactive with executive level leadership.
Opportunity to act independently within program goals.
May work with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables.
Resolve issues independently within program area.
Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
Some occasional travel may be required.
Other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:
Demonstrated experience in a communications role.
Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred; Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
Excellent writing skills and communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience and/or multi-lingual skills.
Experience with, interest in, and understanding of visual communications; experience creating well-designed presentations or other visual-forward materials.
Comfortable managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
Experience with or interest in employee engagement strategies.
Experience and/or comfort with working with executive level staff.
Interest in the role of internal communications and employee engagement in building strong organizational culture.
Driven self-starter, comfort working independently and collaboratively.
Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in internal communications and/or employee engagement.
Experience leading or managing projects.
Interest in conservation.
This position is open to where TNC operates globally, but work hours must be within 1-2 hours of US EST time zone. Up to 25% travel.
What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading.Salary Information:
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $59,000 – $88,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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The Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA), is a nonprofit trade association that advocates for the state’s aquatic farmers. Our members grow fish, shellfish, and sea vegetables using a variety of methods. Our infrastructure members provide goods and services to the sector. MAA focuses on farmer training, business support, working waterfront advocacy, public outreach and education, and the development of innovative and proactive best management practices. MAA is seeking to fill a position that works to build capacity for the organization and strengthen the Maine aquaculture community through creative storytelling, community outreach, and farmer engagement.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications and Development Specialist will perform the following duties:
Actively work to build strategic relationships within Maine’s coastal community, including but not limited to aquaculture stakeholders, coastal residents, elected officials, and the commercial fishing community
Field membership inquiries and actively recruit new members; lead and optimize the membership onboarding process in collaboration with the Office Manager and Executive Director.
Administer services to members that align with their needs and membership level.
Design and implement digital campaigns to reach the Maine audience utilizing photo, video, audio mediums
Conduct community outreach activities including listening sessions, in-person site visits, phone/video calls, webinars, and emails.
Develop new educational materials and conduct outreach activities in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator and Executive Director.
Plan and host events to engage the public and stakeholders and promote the aquaculture industry
Collaborate with other Maine agencies and organizations to achieve our communications goals
Draft grant proposals and budgets to fund communications & outreach projects
Undertake special projects and duties as necessary in cooperation with staff, including working our annual fundraiser event, The Big E! in West Springfield, Massachusetts in addition to other various festivals and fairs throughout the year.
Keep track of work activities and outcomes; prepare end of year reports to funding agencies in collaboration with staff.
A successful candidate will have the following qualifications and attributes:
1-3 years experience working in sales, communications, marketing, or membership organizations
Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, communications, or related field
Experience planning and executing in-person events, digital marketing campaigns, and community outreach activities
Customer service experience and/or strong interpersonal skills
Organized, detail-oriented, professional, energetic, and diligent
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong ability to generate creative solutions
Willingness to learn from and contribute to a dynamic, mission-driven team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills and experience working in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Wordpress and all major social media platforms in a professional capacity
Excited about supporting and working alongside Maine’s aquaculture producers and broader seafood community
Ability to travel somewhat frequently, primarily within Maine is expected
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends for events
Comfortable spending time on the ocean in boats, on docks, etc.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
Preferred but not required:
Experience campaigning, grassroots organizing and/or community building
Experience in seafood, aquaculture/fisheries, marine biology or related field
Knowledge of aquaculture industry
Salary range: Starting at $55K annually, commensurate with experience
Start date: October 2025
Location: 339 Water St, Gardiner, Maine Work
Location: Hybrid Schedule Available
Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays and flexible PTO, monthly HRA/HSA contribution, 3% retirement match
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to felicia@maineaqua.org with the subject line: Communications and Development Specialist.
Deadline: applications submitted prior to August 29th, 2025 will be given priority. Those submitted after will be considered on a rolling basis. The Maine Aquaculture Association is an equal opportunity employer.
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose:
Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Assists scientists in laboratories. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, monitors experiment, makes observations, and calculates and records results.
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range: $55,000.00
Pay Basis: Annually
Subject to Grant Funding? Yes
Essential Job Functions:
1. Helps develop, design, and conduct research projects according to plan.
2. Participates in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions.
3. Participates in computer database design and utilization and research/data analysis and suggests future improvements in data management.
4. Oversees day to day operations. May supervise support personnel and/or manage budget.
5. Evaluates experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
6. Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities.
7. Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
8. Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
9. Acts as specialist on laboratory or other research methods and equipment functions.
10. May participate in publication of significant results.
11. May assist in writing extramural proposals.
12. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
13. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
14. Performs other duties as assigned or required.Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
2. Chemistry – Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
3. English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
4. Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.Skills:
1. Reading Comprehension – Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2. Active Listening – Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to under the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Critical Thinking – Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
4. Science – Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
5. Complex Problem Solving – Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
6. Active Learning – Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
7. Judgment and Decision Making – Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
8. Speaking – Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
9. Systems Analysis – Proficient skills in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.Abilities:
1. Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
2. Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
3. Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
4. Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
5. Category Flexibility – The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
6. Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
7. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
8. Ability to safely and effectively handle small boats.Physical Requirements:
1. Near Vision – Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Clarity – Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Speech Recognition – Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
4. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
5. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Must obtain within three (3) days of hire a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card (only required for boat operators who were born on or after January 1, 1988 as per State of Florida Law). [Mandatory if employee will be operating a boat]
2. SCUBA certification.
3. Must obtain within four (4) weeks of hire an AAUS certification.Required Education: Master’s Degree
Major (if required: In related field)
Required Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in an academic or research environment in marine animal husbandry and/or coral propagation
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Completion of a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG AUX) Boating Safety course if born after January 1, 1988