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Central New England Area Coordinator
A.I.S. Inc.
Dartmouth, MA, USA
Posted on Nov 21, 2025
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS)is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.
Primary Function:
AIS is seeking a Central New England Area Coordinator to manage the observer cadre in support of the completion of assigned sea days. The position will work throughout the Northeast Coastal region but will be primarily responsible for the Boston, Cape Cod and the New Bedford region, based out of Dartmouth, MA
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Acting as the observer/monitor’s supervisor to provide support and guidance for all aspects of the observers work experience including but not limited to: coordinating trips between vessels and observers/monitors while considering safety, travel, deployment issues, cost control and scheduling needs
- Arranging transportation from ports ranging from North Carolina to Maine including using company issued vehicle to transport observers, gear, etc.
- Ensuring observers/monitors communicate, document and submit all required data, enforcement issues, industry feedback, etc.
- Completing sea day trackers, monthly reports, captain interviews, and other reports
- Approving weekly observer/monitor timesheets and expense reimbursement forms
- Monitor and assign IFS and ASM trips as they come in
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager
- Complete dock work weekly to understand the fisheries, gauge effort, select trips, and report information back to the team
- Conduct port biological sample collection and train observers & monitors to perform this function
- Participate in observer/monitor recruitment
- Complete sea days as needed
Compensation: Candidates will be paid a salary to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on the employee’s level of experience. This is a full–time position schedule will be Monday-Friday including nights and some holidays. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a NMFS Certified Fisheries Observer, At-Sea Monitor, or Industry Funded Scallop Observer or qualified to become certified (Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, 30 semester hours of biology credits (6 credits focused on marine science) and 1 math class)
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and drag a 200lb carcass.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be proficient with MS Excel and Word
- Must have strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be motivated, self-sufficient, independent, and a strong team player
- Must be able to work efficiently with a strong concern for completeness and accuracy
- Must have qualities such as excellent judgment, tactfulness, and high energy
- Must be able to work long and odd hours
- Must be able to tolerate interrupted sleep to respond to observers/monitors
- Must be able to drive him/herself up to 8 hours a day
- Must be able to sit and do computer work for up to 8 hours a day
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Program Management experience
- Financial Management experience
Travel:
- 50% Travel - Must be willing to travel to dock locations throughout the project area (ME to NC) with overnight travel necessary on occasion.
- A company vehicle will be provided
Locations:
- 540 Hawthorn St. Dartmouth, MA 02747
Contact:
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please click the following link http://aisobservers.com/careers/ to submit the required information:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing relevant experience.
- 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)
All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please reach out to our Talent Team or call 774-770-5833
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Must be able to work in the U.S. • VEVRAA Federal Contractor • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals • Equal Opportunity Employer