Coordinates an ongoing Northeast regional Sea Grant extension collaborative to increase the American lobster industry’s resilience to the biological, economic, and social impacts of ecosystem change in the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and southern New England. This Sea Grant Professional I position will be a member of the Maine Sea Grant Marine Extension Team. Collaborators will include Northeast Sea Grant Programs, marine resource management agencies, lobster industry members and associations, the lobster research community and other partners. In cooperation with these collaborators, the Professional will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate outreach programs and science communication initiatives for a variety of audiences in Maine and throughout the Northeast. This two-year, grant-supported position will conduct related coordination and advisory activities in the interest of supporting sustainable use and management of the region’s American lobster fishery, and the marine and coastal ecosystems on which it depends. Particular emphasis will be on extension and outreach associated with research supported through the National Sea Grant American Lobster Initiative (ALI) to build bridges across groups harvesting, researching, and/or managing lobster and collaboratively develop solutions to new challenges the industry is facing. This position will also assist in the coordination of Maine Sea Grant’s larger research program, providing additional capacity to connect regional science to Maine-based research efforts. The primary worksite for this position is Brunswick, Maine. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $56,000 to $62,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

• M.S. or M.A. in marine science or management, or other related field, and a minimum of two years of experience with project management or partnership coordination.

• Demonstrated experience with group and community facilitation.

• Demonstrated independence in managing day-to-day responsibilities.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to give informal presentations to groups.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Ability to travel extensively throughout Maine and the Northeast, which normally requires a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience working with the American lobster industry and marine resource management sectors.

• Experience collaborating with individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds and areas of expertise, including academic research institutions, marine and coastal industry, state and local government institutions, and community organizations.

• Experience conducting or coordinating applied research and community engagement projects.

• Experience with community outreach, education, and science communication.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by October 4, 2024.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Natalie Springuel, natalie.springuel@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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