Marine Sustainability Specialist

AIS, Inc. is seeking a Marine Sustainability Specialist in Narragansett, RI, to support maritime activities and environmental regulations. The role involves working on commercial fishing vessels to collect biological samples and data for the NMFS. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Marine Biology or Biology, data entry experience, and the ability to work closely with fishermen and fisheries management scientists.
As a Marine Sustainability Specialist at AIS, Inc., you will play a crucial role in supporting maritime activities that promote environmental regulations and data collection for government agencies. This position involves working on commercial fishing vessels to collect and record biological samples and data for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). Your primary goal will be to provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information for the New England and Mid-Atlantic fishery.

The job requires operating on commercial fishing vessels in ports throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic, working closely with fishermen and fisheries management scientists to facilitate cooperation. You will collect data related to fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency, which will be used to document stock information and protect the environment for future generations of fish and fishermen.

To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor's degree in Marine Biology or Biology from an accredited college or university, with 30 credits of biology coursework, 6 credits of marine science, and at least one undergraduate course in math or statistics. Additionally, you must have experience with data entry on computers, be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S., and physically able to perform biologist duties.