[watershedmanagers] Job Opening Announcement - Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

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Hi all:

Please share one or both of the following job announcements via your networks. I've included a short announcement and a longer one, whichever is more appropriate for the audience. We also have this posted on our website<https://www.cascobayestuary.org/about-us/employment-internship-opportunities/>. Thank you in advance for sharing!

Short Announcement:

We're hiring!

Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP), based at the University of Southern Maine's Catherine Cutler Institute, is seeking a Policy and Science Assistant to join our collaborative, mission-driven team.This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career, or pivoting into coastal or environmental work, who wants broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to contribute to a nationally recognized estuary program.This hands-on role offers broad exposure to coastal environmental work in Maine, supporting projects that range from field data collection and event coordination to communications, storytelling, and partner engagement. Ideal for someone looking to learn how coastal science and policy work happens in practice. Salary is $42,000/Year + Benefits.

Applications are due February 3, 2026 via the USM Careers Page<https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb> (https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb)

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Longer Announcement:

Job Opportunity: Policy & Science Assistant

Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP)
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Full-time, grant-funded, 2-year position, $42,000/year + benefits

Are you curious about how coastal environmental work actually gets done? Do you want hands-on experience across science, policy, communications, and community engagement, while learning about coastal water quality and habitat issues in Maine?

Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP), based at the University of Southern Maine's Catherine Cutler Institute and part of a national network of estuary programs, is seeking a Policy and Science Assistant to join our collaborative, mission-driven team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career, or pivoting into coastal or environmental work, who wants broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to contribute to a nationally recognized estuary program.

What You'll Do:

You'll work side-by-side with experienced staff and partners, gaining a big-picture understanding of coastal environmental management while also diving into day-to-day work. Responsibilities include:

  *   Supporting projects across all CBEP program areas, from planning to implementation
  *   Assisting with fieldwork, data collection, and equipment maintenance
  *   Helping plan and run meetings, events, and educational activities
  *   Representing CBEP at working groups and partner meetings
  *   Supporting storytelling and communications, including social media, website updates, and outreach materials
  *   Assisting with reports, products, and grant reporting to EPA and other funders
For more details and how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb
Deadline to apply: February 3, 2026

The University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine System are equal opportunity employers and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.

Victoria Boundy (she/her/hers)
Community Engagement and Planning Manager
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
PO Box 9300, 34 Bedford Street
Portland, ME 04104-9300
(c) 207.522.5402
www.cascobayestuary.org<http://www.cascobayestuary.org/>
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