Job Title: Marine Animal Entanglement Response Specialist I Reports To: MAER Director Job Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Salary Exempt/ $60,000 Annually Job Summary: CCS is internationally known for its marine mammal science and disentanglement work. The MAER program aids marine animals with life-threatening entanglements while simultaneously collecting data needed to better understand and solve the entanglement problem. • Ongoing training to disentangle whales and sea turtles following strict protocols that emphasize human and animal safety; • Maintains a hotline for reports and specialists are on call to respond to reported events; • Responsible for program data processing/management, trainee supervision, communicating with the public and maritime community and administrative tasks; • Work closely with other CCS marine mammal research programs in the field and the lab, as well as collaborators locally and internationally. Prerequisites: • At least one year of at-sea work experience; • Excellent computer and communication skills; • Strong focus and attention to detail; • Ability to work and communicate well at sea and in a wide range of weather conditions; • Prior experience working with entangled animals, small boat handling and a background in science are preferred; • Applicants must be physically able to execute the work of the position. Weekends and scheduling flexibility required. Please send cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to employment@coastalstudies.org by Friday February 28, 2025. No Phone Calls, please. The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset. Valerie Daniels Human Resources Manager Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue Provincetown, MA 02657