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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
<a href="https://www.cascobayestuary.org/about-us/employment-internship-opportunities/">
our website</a>. Thank you in advance for sharing!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We're hiring! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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/<span class="gmaildefault">Y</span>ear
+ Benefits<span class="gmaildefault">. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="gmaildefault">A</span>pplications are due <b>February 3, 2026</b> via the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb" target="_blank">USM Careers Page</a> (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb</a>)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>Job Opportunity: Policy & Science Assistant</b><br>
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Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP)<br>
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME<br>
Full-time, grant-funded, 2-year position, $42,000/year + benefits<br>
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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?<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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What You’ll Do<span class="gmaildefault">:</span><br>
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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:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Supporting projects across all CBEP program areas, from planning to implementation<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Assisting with fieldwork, data collection, and equipment maintenance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Helping plan and run meetings, events, and educational activities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Representing CBEP at working groups and partner meetings<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Supporting storytelling and communications, including social media, website updates, and outreach materials<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Assisting with reports, products, and grant reporting to EPA and other funders<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more details and how to apply: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb">
https://tinyurl.com/3e4uc6nb</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Deadline to apply: <b>February 3, 2026</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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The University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine System are equal opportunity employers and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0B5394;background:white">Victoria Boundy
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0B5394;background:white">(she/her/hers)<b><i><br>
Community Engagement and Planning Manager</i></b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0B5394;background:white">Casco Bay Estuary Partnership</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0B5394;background:white">PO Box 9300, 34 Bedford Street</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0B5394;background:white">Portland, ME 04104-9300<br>
(c) 207.522.5402</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0B5394;background:white"><a href="http://www.cascobayestuary.org/" target="_blank">www.cascobayestuary.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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