Lead Fisheries Observer & Operations Coordinator

Ais-Inc; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

On-call compensation

Job summary

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking a Lead Coordinator to manage the observer cadre in New England and oversee assignments across the Northeast coastal region. The role will be based in Dartmouth, MA with regional travel and on-call responsibilities.

The Lead Coordinator will coordinate trips, ensure data submission, and supervise observers. This role reports to the Program Manager and requires heavy scheduling, safety, and travel coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be NMFS Fisheries Observer certified or eligible; biology degree and math credits.
• Able to work Monday–Friday including nights, some weekends, and some holidays.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Self-sufficient, independent, and a strong team player.
• Able to work long and odd hours and tolerate interrupted sleep.
• Able to drive up to 8 hours a day and sit at a computer up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the observer cadre across New England, primarily in the New England region.
• Coordinate trips between vessels and observers/monitors; ensure safety, travel, and scheduling needs.
• Conduct Captain interviews of a subset of observer trips and monitor data submission.
• Support and supervise observers; provide guidance on all aspects of their work experience.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science

Tools

ADP WorkForce Now

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking a Lead Coordinator to manage the observer cadre in New England and oversee assignments across the Northeast coastal region. The role will be based in Dartmouth, MA with regional travel and on-call responsibilities.

The Lead Coordinator will coordinate trips, ensure data submission, and supervise observers. This role reports to the Program Manager and requires heavy scheduling, safety, and travel coordination.