At Sea Monitor - Portland, ME

Description Position Location : Portland, ME Start Date : 2027 Type : Full-Time Compensation : Highly competitive seaday rate About New England Marine Monitoring (NEMM) New England Marine Monitoring (NEMM) is a leading provider of fisheries data collection and monitoring services. NEMM employs highly skilled, dedicated professionals and equips them with expert training and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence tools. Our services include At-Sea Monitoring (ASM), Protected Species Observing (PSO), and Electronic Monitoring (EM) for U.S. fisheries. NEMM is an investor-backed fisheries technology company experiencing exciting growth. We are committed to attracting and developing long-term talent, with opportunities for motivated employees to advance into electronic monitoring, operations, and management positions. At-Sea Monitor Opportunities NEMM is currently hiring At-Sea Monitors (ASMs) to work aboard commercial fishing vessels, with deployments typically ranging from 1 to 10 days. Employment begins with approximately 2.5 weeks of paid in-person training, followed by required at-sea training trips and final certification approval. Joining NEMM as an At-Sea Monitor provides valuable hands-on experience in fisheries science, data collection, and commercial fishing operations. This experience can serve as a foundation for future opportunities within NEMM, including land-based Electronic Monitoring positions, additional at-sea programs, and project management roles. Employees may also gain experience working with advanced marine electronic monitoring systems and AI-powered technologies as they develop their careers. NEMM Marine Data Acquisition Program (MDAP) This position provides a potential pathway into NEMM's Marine Data Acquisition Program (MDAP), an exclusive, 24-month paid cross-training and career development program designed to help eligible NEMM employees expand their technical skills and pursue long-term career opportunities within the company. Requirements Requirements: All candidates must meet the minimum standards: College degree in biological sciences Basic First Aid /CPR valid in-person course certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association Be able to work on a flexible schedule with periods of long hours Be physically and mentally capable of the responsibilities of working at Sea Be able to pass all training requirements Comfortable working with fish Preferred Attributes: Desire and motivation to work in a high-growth business Interest in a fisheries technology career Experience with Northeast Atlantic fish and mammal identification Background in fisheries, marine science, biology, or scientific fieldwork Prior experience working on boats Currently holding At Sea Monitoring Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr New England Marine Monitoring