Jobs & Internships
Full and part-time positions, fellowships, and internships.
Current Open Positions
Events Caretaker (Seasonal, Part-Time)
Salt Marsh Field Technician
Join our team and do good work in a beautiful place.
Events Caretaker (Seasonal, Part-Time)
Laudholm Trust, the nonprofit partner of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, is seeking a dependable and self-directed Events Caretaker to support our busy 2026 event season. This role is ideal for someone based in Southern Maine or the New Hampshire Seacoast who is looking for consistent, part-time weekend-only work in a beautiful coastal setting.
The Events Caretaker serves as the on-site representative during weddings and large private events at the Wells Reserve, ensuring that activities run smoothly, safely, and in accordance with site guidelines.
Schedule & Compensation: 2-3 days per week (primarily Fridays and Saturdays, occasional Sunday mornings), mid-May through mid-October 2026. Shifts are typically afternoon through late evening (averaging ~22 hours/weekend). Starting at $22/hour plus tips.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for event clients and vendors
- Supervise the event from setup through breakdown (typically Friday afternoon to late Saturday evening)
- Monitor activities to ensure compliance with contractual policies and local ordinances
- Open and close buildings and grounds as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of restrooms and shared spaces during events
- Respond calmly and professionally to questions or issues as they arise
- Monitor CCTV security system
- Report any incidents or irregularities to management
Qualifications: Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Attention to detail, safety, and good judgment. Ability to lift 30+ pounds. Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
To Apply: Please send a resume and brief cover letter to: Tracy Kay, Director of Operations, tkay@laudholm.org
Application deadline: May 3, 2026
Salt Marsh Field Technician
The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time (40 hour/week) field technician position for 14 weeks during the 2026 field season. This position will support monitoring at salt marsh restoration sites in southern Maine.
Position Goals:
Collect and analyze environmental data to support ecological monitoring of tidal marsh restoration projects. This position will support performance monitoring for existing projects through field data collection, data management, analysis, and outreach. The salt marsh field technician will support a team of partner organizations working in southern Maine. The salt marsh field technician will gain skills in salt marsh assessment and restoration planning, building collaborative partnerships, and communicating the value of habitat restoration.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time across uneven, muddy ground.
- Willingness to work outside under adverse conditions, including heat, biting insects, and wet terrain.
- At least 2–3 years of completed undergraduate education in biology, environmental science, or related natural resource discipline.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, including good communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in biology, environmental science, or related field.
- Familiarity with field data collection protocols and marsh monitoring techniques.
- Coursework or experience in salt marsh ecology, restoration, or hydrology.
- Training or experience with GIS, spatial data collection, and/or R scripting language.
Location: Based at the Wells Reserve in Wells, Maine, with fieldwork primarily in Wells and York, Maine.
Duration: 14 weeks, approximately June–September 2026 (start and end dates are flexible).
Compensation: $22.00/hour for 40 hours per week. Mileage reimbursed at $0.72/mile. Housing is available at the Alheim Commons residential facility located on the Wells Reserve campus at a discounted rate.
Application Process: Apply by April 13, 2026 with a cover letter, resume/CV, and two references, along with an unofficial college transcript. Send all materials in PDF format by email to jaman@wellsnerr.org.
Internships
Internships in coastal science, environmental learning, and conservation practice are available at the reserve. We often identify candidates through the Five College Consortium or NOAA's Hollings Scholar program, and we participate in the MCHT Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program and the UMaine NRT program. Please contact the director of your program of interest for information.
Volunteering
For volunteer opportunities, please visit the Volunteering page.