My name is Erin Summers and I'm the Director for the Bureau of Marine Science at the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). I'd love to get the word out about a new position within DMR that is focused on developing policy for the North Atlantic right whale and fixed gear fisheries within the state. The position description is outlined below. It will be open for applications through March 16, 2026, and can be found at this link: https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/Marine-Resource-... This is a new policy position created to support the Department of Marine Resources' work on fisheries and protected resources management, primarily related to North Atlantic right whales. The position will support the External Affairs Policy Coordinator and the Director of External Affairs in the development of statewide policies and programs, while working closely with staff in the Division of Marine Mammal Research. Focuses for this position include investigating and developing possible dynamic management options for Maine's lobster fishery, supporting federal permitting efforts as needed, supporting the Department's participation on the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team, facilitating meetings with Maine's fishing industry, developing policy positions in response to fishery management actions, and liaising with Department scientific staff. This position will also work to support rulemaking and program coordination to maintain Maine's marine resources and the industries that depend on them. The position will interact with the commercial fishing industry, as well as counterparts in other states, or with federal agencies. Work is performed under limited supervision. Applicants with experience in fisheries management, marine policy, knowledge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act and experience or familiarity with federal permitting are strongly preferred. Knowledge and understanding of Maine's fishing laws and communities is also preferred. A successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to review, analyze and synthesize complicated documents and polished written communication skills. Salary range: $64,646 - $90,896 Erin Summers Acting Director, Bureau of Marine Science Maine Department of Marine Resources (207) 350-6076 www.maine.gov/dmr<http://www.maine.gov/dmr> erin.l.summers@maine.gov<mailto:erin.l.summers@maine.gov>