Northern New England - Area Coordinator
AIS
- Gloucester, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work remotely at various ports as needed (up to 8 hours at a time) to set up trips, communicate with captains and vessel owners, identify vessels that need coverage, and maintain a substantial knowledge about industry activity.
- Acting as the observer/monitor's supervisor to provide support and guidance for all aspects of the observers work experience including but not limited to: coordinating trips between vessels and observers/monitors while considering safety, travel, deployment issues, cost control and scheduling needs
- Arranging transportation from ports ranging from North Carolina to Maine including using company issued vehicle to transport observers, gear, etc.
- Ensuring observers/monitors communicate, document and submit all required data, enforcement issues, industry feedback, etc.
- Completing sea day trackers, weekly reports, captain interviews, and other reports
- Approving weekly observer/monitor timesheets
- Monitor scallop vessel call in telephone and assign IFS trips, as needed
- Monitor observer declare and deploy system (ODDS) calls, as needed
- Must maintain all NEFOP certifications, and be willing to be trained in NEFOP training trips or already trained in NEFOP training trips
- Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Operations
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a natural or life science discipline
- Must be a NMFS Certified Fisheries Observer, At-Sea Monitor, or Industry Funded Scallop Observer
- Must be able to work Friday-Tuesday including nights and some holidays
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and drag a 200lb carcass.
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be proficient with MS Excel and Word
- Must have strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be motivated, self-sufficient, independent, and a strong team player
- Must be able to work efficiently with a strong concern for completeness and accuracy
- Must have qualities such as excellent judgment, tactfulness, and high energy
- Must be able to work long and odd hours
- Must be able to tolerate interrupted sleep to respond to observers/monitors
- Must be able to drive him/herself up to 8 hours a day
- Must be able to sit and do computer work for up to 8 hours a day
- Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to dock locations along the New England coastline.
- A company vehicle will be provided.
- Applicants must be currently living, or be willing to live, within 30 miles of Gloucester, MA
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing sea and fish experience.
- 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)