Wells Reserve: Jobs and Internships

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Maintenance Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for coordination of all aspects of maintenance within the Reserve, including maintenance and light construction work on buildings and grounds at Laudholm Farm and the Alheim Commons campuses. Employee oversees construction work by outside contractors and is responsible for supervising volunteers in carrying out the above tasks. The Maintenance Manager reports to the Reserve Director.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to work off-work hours; ability to work outdoors in inclement weather; possession of a valid Maine driver's license; good physical fitness and ability to carry out a variety of manual labor tasks.

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Application Deadline: Applications must be received by September 19, 2008.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to specific positions posted on this page, unpaid internships in coastal research and environmental education are available to students and teachers of biology, marine biology, environmental studies, science education, and related fields on a year-round basis. The nature and availability of the positions changes from season to season. Often it is possible to tailor an internship to focus on a particular area of interest. In the past, unpaid interns have worked anywhere from 5 hours a week to 40 hours a week. Often university credits can be received for hours.

For more information about education internships at the Wells Reserve, call 207-646-1555 x116. For more information on research internships, contact Dr. Michele Dionne at 207-646-1555 x136.