Habitat Restoration Field Assistants (2-3 positions)
Project SHARE is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization made up of diverse stake-holders (commercial landowners, state and federal agencies, other nonprofit conservation groups, and private individuals) focusing on restoring endangered Atlantic salmon populations. The focus of Project SHARE’s restoration program is to restore natural stream processes and enhance existing Atlantic salmon habitat in the Downeast region of Maine. We are specifically focused on the 5 Downeast watersheds that maintain river-specific stocks of Atlantic salmon, the Narraguagus, Pleasant, Machias, East Machias, and Dennys rivers. Position Overview: The Habitat Restoration Field Assistants will work with Project SHARE staff and partners on various habitat restoration projects in Downeast Maine. They will also be able to spend time working with other conservation partners on other projects as time and schedules allow. The Assistants will gain on-the-job experience and expand skills directly applicable to r...