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ORGANIZATION: Center for Coastal Studies

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Come enjoy the sun and salt air while working as a public outreach representative, helping to operate our public educational and retail kiosk on MacMillan Pier opposite the CCS dock where our research and rescue vessels are located! You will welcome visitors, increasing public awareness of CCS marine research and conservation work. You will also recruit new members and sell CCS merchandise. Must enjoy working with the public, become familiar with our various research projects, and have enough energy to spend several hours at a time outside in summer.

Available three-hour shifts reflect whale watching schedule from Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend; we are open seven days in June, July, August. Reduced schedule in the fall through October. Training and review sessions provided. Min age 18 years old.

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About Center for Coastal Studies

Location:

5 Holway Ave, PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657, US

Mission Statement

To conduct scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine; To promote stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems; To conduct educational activities and to provide educational resources that encourage the responsible use and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems.

Description

We are an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of marine wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. We are internationally known for our endangered whale research and rescue programs. Other priority areas include marine geology, coastal and estuarine studies and marine fisheries. Our work has contributed to science, resource management, policy and public awareness since 1976.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
Animals, Environment

WHEN

Sun Jun 01, 2025 - Sat Aug 30, 2025
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

WHERE

MacMillan PierProvincetown, MA 02657

(42.0533,-70.1884)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Retail / Sales
  • Environmental Education
  • Customer Service

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • One three-hour shifts per week
  • Ability to work outside in summer; work on one's feet; enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere and talking!

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