Part Time Fisheries Heritage Technician Needed
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Integrated Statistics is looking for an outreach technician to assist the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) in support of the Maine Atlantic Salmon Museum. The
Maine Atlantic Salmon Museum, founded in 2014, is dedicated to recording
and preserving the rich history and traditions of Atlantic salmon angling
in Maine and to promoting the conservation of Maine salmon rivers. The
Museum seeks to collect, interpret and display all materials related to
salmon and other sea-run species. Atlantic salmon are listed as endangered
under the Endangered Species Act and as such, NOAA Fisheries is one of two
agencies charged with protecting and recovering them.
The technician will research and develop content for one or two temporary,
portable exhibits, to be displayed in various local libraries, museums,
historical societies, and visitor centers, and also to be presented online.
The technician will be based either at the University of Maine or at the
NOAA Fisheries Maine Field Station.
*Duties*The Technician will be responsible for these tasks:
- Conducting research on the following themes:
1. Women in river conservation and fly fishing, with an emphasis on
salmon fishing and Atlantic salmon rivers.
2. Documenting the design and build of cane fly rods and salmon
flies, and how these elements developed from approximately 1850-1970.
3. Salmon fishing club histories, with a focus on socioeconomics
(maps of memberships, yearbook of notable participants, etc.)
- Recording and creating a detailed inventory of reference materials
and artifacts encountered during research phase.
- Drafting text and compiling lists of images, artifacts, etc.
- Working with museum board members, NOAA Fisheries, and Sea Grant to
develop display format and layout.
- Managing production and publication of display materials (physical and
digital)
- Working with the museum to coordinate exhibit schedule.
*Qualifications*
The following qualifications are sought for this position:
- Education or experience in fisheries, marine science, history,
anthropology, museum studies, or human ecology.
- Experience and interest in museums, archival methods, historical
research.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to track and
meet project milestones and to complete deliverables on schedule.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to envision, design, and construct communications
materials.
- Familiarity with Atlantic salmon and the history of Atlantic salmon
fishery in Maine is highly desirable.
The position will be part-time (20 hours/wk) with an expected duration of 6
months. The rate of pay will be $20-22, depending on qualifications and
experience.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender identity,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by
federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal
law, Integrated Statistics is committed to taking affirmative action to
employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled
individuals, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and
other eligible veterans. For assistance with accessibility of applications,
posters, forms, and/or documents, please email the Integrated Statistics
office.
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Catherine Schmitt
Communications Director, Maine Sea Grant College Program
University of Maine
5784 York Complex #66
Orono, ME 04469
office | 207.581.1434
mobile | 207.944.1587
seagrant.umaine.edu