Seasonal Marine Fisheries Research Assistant

Hiring Organization: Center for Coastal Studies

Reports to: Director of Marine Fisheries Research Program

Job Classification: Research Assistant II

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

Application Closing Date: August 21, 2026

Job Summary: The Center for Coastal Studies 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
  

Submit cover letter and resume via the APPLY NOW link by August 21, 2026. For further information, please contact Stephanie Richardson.