New England Marine Monitoring (NEMM) is a leading provider of fishery data collection services. NEMM employs highly skilled, enthusiastic staff and empowers them with expert training and technologies, including artificial intelligence tools. NEMM provides At-Sea Monitoring (ASM), Industry Funded Scallop Observing, Protected Species Observing (PSO), and Electronic Monitoring (EM) services to US fisheries.

NEMM is an investor-backed fisheries technology start-up with an exciting growth trajectory, looking for long-term talent. For highly motivated candidates, paths towards management positions are available.

Position Overview:

NEMM is currently hiring for Industry Funded Scallop Observers. Deployments range from one day to two weeks, and employment begins with a fully compensated training in Falmouth, MA. Joining NEMM as an Industry Funded Scallop Observer quickly provides growth opportunities for land-based work within our electronic monitoring and other At Sea opportunities. Applying for this position with NEMM will enable you to gain invaluable on-the-water experience and utilize that knowledge base, working with state-of-the-art marine electronic systems and artificial intelligence software.

This position qualifies candidates for the NEMM Marine Data Acquisition Program. A 24-month fully paid cross training career accelerator exclusive to NEMM employees.

Requirements:

All candidates must meet the minimum standards:

• A college degree in biological sciences
• 30 Natural Science credit hours, 1 math/statistics course, 6 Marine/Fisheries credit hours
• Current Basic First Aid/CPR Certification from an in-person course provided by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule with periods of long hours
• Physically and mentally capable of the responsibilities of working at Sea
• Ability to pass all training requirements
• Comfortable working with fish

Preferred Attributes:

• Desire and motivation to work in a high-growth business
• Interest in a fisheries technology career
• Experience identifying Northeast Atlantic fish and marine mammals
• Background in fisheries, marine science, biology, or scientific fieldwork
• Prior experience working on boats
• Currently holding Industry Funded Scallop Observing certification

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, two references, and unofficial college transcripts via email to ashley@nemarinemonitoring.com.