Jobs & Internships

The Town of Chatham is seeking a dedicated, driven and knowledgeable candidate to become Chatham’s next Shellfish Propagation Specialist/Assistant Shellfish Constable! Chatham’s propagation program supports one of the most prolific and valuable quahog fisheries in the State. This position is responsible for operation and management of the shellfish propagation program, including oversight and training of seasonal propagation technicians.

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), a leading organization in environmental protection for over five decades, is hiring a Restoration Technician. APCC is seeking an experienced and visionary technician who will help advance the goals of the Cape Cod Restoration Coordination Center (RCC). The Center provides technical, planning, monitoring, permitting, and project management support to Cape Cod communities interested in completing ecological restoration projects. This position will report to the RCC Restoration Ecologists and is a full-time position anticipated to begin in May of 2023.

Use of your private vehicle will be required for travel with compensation for mileage and time. It is anticipated that this role will be include a combination of remote and in-person work with a greater portion of time spent in the field during the peak season (June-September).

To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter including available start date to awobst@apcc.org. Professional and employment references will be required of those offered an interview. APCC is seeking to fill the position in by end of May 2023, applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Waquoit Bay Reserve/MA Department of Conservation and Recreation has several summer seasonal opportunities. Please visit http://waquoitbayreserve.org/about/employment for full descriptions and application instructions.

The Brewster Conservation Trust (BCT) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill its Land Stewardship Coordinator position. This is full time position responsible for overseeing, implementing and completing land stewardship policies and activities, including regular maintenance, on over 1500 acres of land owned and/or managed by BCT.

Orleans Conservation Trust (OCT) recognizes that protecting Orleans’ natural resources takes more than a single generation. It takes young professionals becoming actively engaged - young people who will be inspired to be the environmental stewards of the future. Our interns work side-by-side with staff and community leaders on land stewardship initiatives. OCT interns gain valuable professional experience and develop a passion to save open spaces.

Laboratory Assistant

The Center for Coastal Studies has a position available in the Water Quality Monitoring Program for a Laboratory Assistant. The Laboratory Assistant supports the Water Quality Monitoring Program by performing chemical laboratory analysis on water samples. Primary duties include the analysis of marine and fresh water samples for nutrients, chlorophyll, and alkalinity and other duties associated with maintenance of the laboratory work area. This position requires an individual to have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field and prior experience as a Laboratory Assistant. Applicants must be meticulous, have good written and oral communication skills, and above average problem-solving abilities.

Applicants must be able to perform the following duties:

• Perform chemical water analyses using methods and procedures approved by the EPA.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures by Mass DEP, EPA, and other regulatory agencies for sample collection, data quality and laboratory instruments. Maintain the QA database and participates in proficiency evaluations and inspections.
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with company safety procedures for analytical laboratories.

Job Type: Full-time with benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Experience:

• Lab Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
• Familiarity with standard methods of water quality analysis

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Required)

Development Assistant

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt, 32 hours/week

Reports to: Development Associate and Development Director

Essential Duties:

• Prepares and maintains records of donations received via multiple payment platforms. Collaborates with accounting staff and database manager to ensure accurate and timely processing of all gifts. Maintains working knowledge of the functioning and policies of all donation mechanisms and donor database.
• Handles the organization’s mail. Prepares and records bank deposits and processes credit cards.
• Maintains accurate donor profiles in DonorPerfect database.
• Prepares and mails/emails donation receipts and premiums.
• Organizes and maintains the filing system and oversees volunteers assisting with filing.
• Coordinates production and mailing of in-house development department correspondence.
• Processes new and renewal memberships, prepares and ships membership packages.
• Assists with the preparation of and staffing for development events.
• Manages administrative tasks including meeting scheduling, ordering and tracking inventory of department supplies, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Assists visitors with merchandise purchases when merchandising staff or volunteers are not available.

Requirements

• Demonstrated administrative support experience;
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; strong time management skills.
• Experience and a high degree of proficiency with a variety of software applications and basic office equipment including MS Office Suite and internet applications; ability and enthusiasm for identifying and learning new applications. Familiarity with fundraising databases is a plus but not required;
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities and manage a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Commitment to fostering a positive, supportive team dynamic through effective communication and collaboration.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Center for Coastal Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine. CCS has been conducting research and marine and coastal educational programs on Cape Cod for 42 years.

APCC Pond Monitoring Technician

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) seeks a Pond Monitoring Technician to conduct pond water quality monitoring as part of APCC’s new Pond Monitoring Program funded by the Freshwater Initiative. APCC is a 501(c)(3) environmental organization founded in 1968 to promote policies and programs that foster preservation of Cape Cod’s natural resources. Our goals are to preserve, protect, and restore Cape Cod’s natural resources and environment (https://apcc.org ).

Responsibilities: The Pond Monitoring Program will entail monitoring water quality in 50 ponds at monthly intervals from April through October for three years. The Pond Monitoring Technician will be one of two technicians who will conduct pond monitoring and sampling of water for temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, water clarity, conductivity/salinity, and lab analysis of nutrients. Together with the Senior Water Quality technician, the Pond Monitoring Technician will organize logistics, mobilization, and demobilization, work with partners and contractors; conduct data management and data analysis; and assist in preparation of reports. The candidate must have their own vehicle and driver's license as work often involves traveling to and from sampling locations (mileage from will be covered).

Minimum Requirements. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., water resources, hydrology, limnology, natural resource management, environmental microbiology, etc.) and one to 3 years of experience.

This is a salaried full-time, half-year position. Salary is commensurate with experience. We endeavor to provide a supportive, creative, motivating, and safe work environment and offer generous benefits inclusive of paid leave and health benefits. APCC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Dr. Jo Ann Muramoto at: info@apcc.org

See full job description below.

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) seeks an experienced project manager to manage two APCC monitoring programs: the Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program and a new Pond Monitoring Project funded by the Freshwater Initiative. APCC is a 501(c)(3) environmental organization founded in 1968 to promote policies and programs that foster preservation of Cape Cod’s natural resources. Our goals are to preserve, protect, and restore Cape Cod’s natural resources and environment (https://apcc.org ). Our monitoring programs are designed to provide science-based information to inform outreach, policies, and actions to achieve these goals.

The Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program provides monitoring of cyanobacteria in approximately 130 ponds at biweekly intervals from late May through October (https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/ ). The new Pond Monitoring Program provides monitoring of water quality in 50 ponds at monthly intervals from April through October.

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., water resources, hydrology, limnology, natural resource management, environmental microbiology, etc.) and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of project management experience.

This is a salaried full-time, year-round position. Salary is commensurate with experience. We endeavor to provide a supportive, creative, motivating, and safe work environment and offer generous benefits inclusive of paid leave and health benefits. APCC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Dr. Jo Ann Muramoto at: info@apcc.org

See full job description below.

This is a summer-fall internship. The intern will conduct data analysis of water quality data from coastal embayments, ponds, and public water suppliers and will calculate water quality scores which will be used to calculate grades. Applicants must be proficient in use of MS Excel. This is a paid internship with no benefits. See full description below.

APCC seeks multiple interns to assist staff in monitoring cyanobacteria in freshwater ponds on Cape Cod. Monitoring begins in late May and continues through October or November. Two different timelines for internships are offered. Sampling is done from shore or in shallow wadeable water. Samples are processed at APCC headquarters in Dennis, analyzed in our lab using microscopy and fluorometry to measure cyanobacteria pigments, and results are reported out within a week. Internships are paid but no benefits are provided. Applicants should have their own car as there will be travel to and from ponds to obtain water samples.See full description below.