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1700HR Environmental Stewards/DMR Maine State Aquarium

Actively Recruiting

Openings

1 currently recruiting

Service Dates

January 16, 2023 - November 17, 2023

Application Window

December 7, 2022 - December 14, 2022

Location

  • Boothbay, ME

Contact Information

Dena Doyon
(207) 624-6085
corps.conservation@maine.gov

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Environmental Stewards

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Description

Location: Boothbay, ME

Housing: Partially provided, island based and alternatives during the off season. Details available if selected for an interview.

Days and Hours of Service: 40 hours per week may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Training Provided: Chainsaw Safety Training, Wilderness First Aid

Host Site and Position Overview:
The Education Division is part of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Its mission is to develop a citizenry that has awareness and appreciation for the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, DMR research, and regional resources. It provides educational services and programs to a wide variety of audiences and manages three facilities – the Maine State Aquarium, Discovery Center (a learning center), and Burnt Island with Education Center.

Burnt Island with its historic lighthouse and education center is owned and maintained by DMR. It is open to the public May— October, and available for public events, field trips, camps, teacher trainings, living history tours, etc. Burnt Island is being integrated into the mission and vision of the Education Division of DMR as an agency. This vision is to bring placed based, interdisciplinary learning to students, teachers, and the general public. The environmental steward will collaborate with the Education Director to evaluate how to do so, develop plans to make this marine science and maritime resource available and accessible, and accomplish conservation and land management on Burnt Island for the 2023 season.

The purpose of this ES position is conduct an overview of DMR’s current Burnt Island programming, evaluate their effectiveness, investigate the feasibility of new projects in conjunction with DMR staff and partners, develop new programs and a volunteer base, and be Island caretaker June-September. The position would integrate DMR’s individual projects into a larger, coordinated initiative for audiences, including audiences we are not currently connecting with. The position would provide the infrastructure/system to do offer new programming, and would manage the Island resources when open to the public and groups.

General timeline:

• January
o Orientation to DMR and the Education Division, including facilities
o Introduction and relationship building with DMR staff
o Review of existing projects and partners

• February-May
o Establish connections to potential partners
o Develop materials for the project-written materials, potential exhibit signage, website. Materials include educational information, advertising and promotion of the project, etc.
o Present brief, informative talks for various audiences about the project
o Research interdisciplinary connections within programming
o Organize and schedule summer programming
o Recruit volunteers (including experts, teachers, scientists, naturalists etc.) and provide orientation and training

• June-September
o End of Season tasks
o Evaluate season operations and programs

Description of Duties:
• Engage in orientation to DMR and the Education Division,– review mission and vision of Education Division
• and current programming, meet DMR staff, establish relationships with DMR staff connected to project
• Review existing projects and partners – research online, interview & meet with colleagues, gather materials, and
• potentially interview participants
• Provide summary to Education director
• Establish connections with possible partners for new programs
• Develop outreach materials for the project – written, potential exhibit signage, website. Materials include educational information, advertising and promotion, etc
• Design and present brief, informative talks within Maine State Aquarium for various audiences about project
• Advertise and promote new programs
• Recruit and train volunteers
• Evaluate progamming
• Make recommendations for next season
• Assessing, completing land management and visitor experience related tasks, and reporting out on Island Operations– including buildings and grounds, trail maintenance, docks, beach area, etc.
• Collaborate with volunteers and DMR staff.

Essential Functions:
• General understanding of biology/marine science/environmental education, or some combination thereof. This can include relevant college level coursework and/or degree and/or work (paid or unpaid) experience in relevant setting
• Ability to communicate effectively electronically, telephonically, and in person
• Research skills – online, interviews, articles/journals, etc
• Capability to plan and organize tasks in effective and efficient manner
• Ability and willingness to serve in remote field setting
• Ability to learn new computer applications as necessary
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of social media and experience maintaining social media platforms
• Demonstration of ability to give positive public presentations through relevant public speaking experience, particularly to diverse audience groups
• Represent MSA and DMR (a state agency) with a commitment to high standards and job quality
• Serving outdoors as necessary, on docks/piers, hot conditions, hiking on uneven terrain, exposure to bugs
• Convene meetings with staff, partners, public to review findings, etc.
• Present data relevant information to partners, stakeholders, and the public
• If staying in housing on Burnt Island, ability to travel by boat to housing, and on a fixed schedule
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, docks, dock ramps, etc
• Ability to pass online boat course, participate in First Aid/CPR training
• Ability to operate small single engine boat

Marginal Functions:
• Assist periodically as needed with the care of aquarium species and maintenance of their exhibit and/or holding areas if the ES is interested in learning about these tasks
• Assist periodically as needed with the educational offerings and programming related to the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, DMR research, and exhibit areas

Service Conditions:
Burnt Island is a five-acre island in Boothbay Harbor. Terrain can be uneven. Dock can be uneven, rocky, and slippery. Rooms are not air conditioned. Weather can be hot and humid. There are bugs. Supplies must be delivered by boat. Weather conditions determine when travel to and from the Island is possible. Attention must be paid to rain, storms, lightning, fog, currents, winds, etc. Boat travel after dark is discouraged. Currently there is no Internet on Burnt Island but provisions are being made.
• Service occurs in all weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, buggy) and can be physically demanding.
• Service involves wading/accomplishing projects along the rocky and slippery coast of Maine, with unstable footing and during periods of inclement weather or high temperatures.
• Service includes leading and training volunteers, occasionally during weekday evenings.
• Service includes traversing uneven terrain.
• Service requires the safe operation of motor boat, potential trailering and driving
• Service includes interaction with a wide variety of program partners and the public.
• Service involves managing time effectively and completing tasks with attention to detail.
• Service will require the ability to self-motivate, serve independently and collaboratively.

Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to serve professionally individually and in a team, and as a representative of the Department of Marine Resources (required)
• Marine Biology coursework and/or experience; good written and oral skills, especially with scientific/technical communication (required)
• Comfortable in the field (on the island) settings with willingness to learn small boat handling(required

Location: Boothbay, ME

Housing: Partially provided, island based and alternatives during the off season. Details available if selected for an interview.

Days and Hours of Service: 40 hours per week may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Training Provided: Chainsaw Safety Training, Wilderness First Aid

Host Site and Position Overview:
The Education Division is part of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Its mission is to develop a citizenry that has awareness and appreciation for the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, DMR research, and regional resources. It provides educational services and programs to a wide variety of audiences and manages three facilities – the Maine State Aquarium, Discovery Center (a learning center), and Burnt Island with Education Center.

Burnt Island with its historic lighthouse and education center is owned and maintained by DMR. It is open to the public May— October, and available for public events, field trips, camps, teacher trainings, living history tours, etc. Burnt Island is being integrated into the mission and vision of the Education Division of DMR as an agency. This vision is to bring placed based, interdisciplinary learning to students, teachers, and the general public. The environmental steward will collaborate with the Education Director to evaluate how to do so, develop plans to make this marine science and maritime resource available and accessible, and accomplish conservation and land management on Burnt Island for the 2023 season.

The purpose of this ES position is conduct an overview of DMR’s current Burnt Island programming, evaluate their effectiveness, investigate the feasibility of new projects in conjunction with DMR staff and partners, develop new programs and a volunteer base, and be Island caretaker June-September. The position would integrate DMR’s individual projects into a larger, coordinated initiative for audiences, including audiences we are not currently connecting with. The position would provide the infrastructure/system to do offer new programming, and would manage the Island resources when open to the public and groups.

General timeline:

• January
o Orientation to DMR and the Education Division, including facilities
o Introduction and relationship building with DMR staff
o Review of existing projects and partners

• February-May
o Establish connections to potential partners
o Develop materials for the project-written materials, potential exhibit signage, website. Materials include educational information, advertising and promotion of the project, etc.
o Present brief, informative talks for various audiences about the project
o Research interdisciplinary connections within programming
o Organize and schedule summer programming
o Recruit volunteers (including experts, teachers, scientists, naturalists etc.) and provide orientation and training

• June-September
o End of Season tasks
o Evaluate season operations and programs

Description of Duties:
• Engage in orientation to DMR and the Education Division,– review mission and vision of Education Division
• and current programming, meet DMR staff, establish relationships with DMR staff connected to project
• Review existing projects and partners – research online, interview & meet with colleagues, gather materials, and
• potentially interview participants
• Provide summary to Education director
• Establish connections with possible partners for new programs
• Develop outreach materials for the project – written, potential exhibit signage, website. Materials include educational information, advertising and promotion, etc
• Design and present brief, informative talks within Maine State Aquarium for various audiences about project
• Advertise and promote new programs
• Recruit and train volunteers
• Evaluate progamming
• Make recommendations for next season
• Assessing, completing land management and visitor experience related tasks, and reporting out on Island Operations– including buildings and grounds, trail maintenance, docks, beach area, etc.
• Collaborate with volunteers and DMR staff.

Essential Functions:
• General understanding of biology/marine science/environmental education, or some combination thereof. This can include relevant college level coursework and/or degree and/or work (paid or unpaid) experience in relevant setting
• Ability to communicate effectively electronically, telephonically, and in person
• Research skills – online, interviews, articles/journals, etc
• Capability to plan and organize tasks in effective and efficient manner
• Ability and willingness to serve in remote field setting
• Ability to learn new computer applications as necessary
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of social media and experience maintaining social media platforms
• Demonstration of ability to give positive public presentations through relevant public speaking experience, particularly to diverse audience groups
• Represent MSA and DMR (a state agency) with a commitment to high standards and job quality
• Serving outdoors as necessary, on docks/piers, hot conditions, hiking on uneven terrain, exposure to bugs
• Convene meetings with staff, partners, public to review findings, etc.
• Present data relevant information to partners, stakeholders, and the public
• If staying in housing on Burnt Island, ability to travel by boat to housing, and on a fixed schedule
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, docks, dock ramps, etc
• Ability to pass online boat course, participate in First Aid/CPR training
• Ability to operate small single engine boat

Marginal Functions:
• Assist periodically as needed with the care of aquarium species and maintenance of their exhibit and/or holding areas if the ES is interested in learning about these tasks
• Assist periodically as needed with the educational offerings and programming related to the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, DMR research, and exhibit areas

Service Conditions:
Burnt Island is a five-acre island in Boothbay Harbor. Terrain can be uneven. Dock can be uneven, rocky, and slippery. Rooms are not air conditioned. Weather can be hot and humid. There are bugs. Supplies must be delivered by boat. Weather conditions determine when travel to and from the Island is possible. Attention must be paid to rain, storms, lightning, fog, currents, winds, etc. Boat travel after dark is discouraged. Currently there is no Internet on Burnt Island but provisions are being made.
• Service occurs in all weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, buggy) and can be physically demanding.
• Service involves wading/accomplishing projects along the rocky and slippery coast of Maine, with unstable footing and during periods of inclement weather or high temperatures.
• Service includes leading and training volunteers, occasionally during weekday evenings.
• Service includes traversing uneven terrain.
• Service requires the safe operation of motor boat, potential trailering and driving
• Service includes interaction with a wide variety of program partners and the public.
• Service involves managing time effectively and completing tasks with attention to detail.
• Service will require the ability to self-motivate, serve independently and collaboratively.

Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to serve professionally individually and in a team, and as a representative of the Department of Marine Resources (required)
• Marine Biology coursework and/or experience; good written and oral skills, especially with scientific/technical communication (required)
• Comfortable in the field (on the island) settings with willingness to learn small boat handling(required
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Living Allowance

$1600 - $1600 monthly

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

Placements receive wide range of training and networking opportunities, access to pro-deals, and a Maine State Park Pass. A small number of Host Sites also offer housing as part of their position.

Education Benefits

Credential or Certification

Education Requirements

High School Graduate

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Car recommended
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check

Age Requirement

18 - 99

Service Details

Focus Areas

Community & Nonprofit Development, Education & Youth, Environment

Weekly Hours

40

Location Type

Rural, Wilderness

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor and Outdoor

Placement

Individual Placement

Service Setting

Community-based Nonprofit, Federal Government Agency, Local Government Agency, Museum or Nature Center, National Nonprofit/Affiliate, Park, State Agency other than State Service Commission

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities

Contact Information

Dena Doyon
(207) 624-6085
corps.conservation@maine.gov

Hosted By

Position Details

Environmental Stewards

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