[Classifieds] Marine Fisheries Reasearch Assistant - Part Time Seasonal

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Center For Coastal Studies - Provincetown, MA


Job Title: Seasonal Marine Fisheries Research Assistant

Reports to: Director of Marine Fisheries Research Program

Job Classification: Research Assistant II

Pay: $31.28/hour

Hours: An average of 16-19.5 hours/week, with potential for increased hours in the future

Term: Until December 2026, with the potential to extend.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary: The Marine Fisheries Research (MFR) program conducts community-based collaborative research and education, working directly with fishers and shellfish farmers primarily in the Cape Cod region.

Essential Duties:

●      Coordinate and participate in field work and laboratory work on outer Cape Cod, primarily from Orleans to Provincetown;

●      Data entry and management of field notes;

●      Data management (Google Suite and Microsoft Office);

●      Take thorough notes in the field;

●      Perform preliminary data exploration and analysis;

●      Perform field work both on land and on sea;

●      Generate tables and figures for internal and external reports;

●      Maintain equipment, freezer, and video inventory;

●      Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to weather and personnel availability

Prerequisites:

●      B.S. in Marine Science or a related field;

●      Prior experience working on the water;

●      Data entry and data management skills;

●      Familiarity with and interest in science and policy related to marine fisheries;

●      Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications;

●      Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

●      Ability to lift 50 and drag 100 pounds and comfort working outside or at sea for up to twelve hours.

●      US Driver’s license and reliable transportation

●      US citizenship or proper US work visas



Please submit your cover letter and resume by August 21, 2026 by using this link:

https://coastalstudies.bamboohr.com/careers/28

If have any further questions please contact Stephanie Richardson srichardson at coastalstudies.org<mailto:srichardson at coastalstudies.org>

The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.

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Stephanie Richardson
Administrative Associate

Center for Coastal Studies
5 Holway Avenue
Provincetown, MA 02657
Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday


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