Summer Tidal Wetland Restoration Steward
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science, Outdoor / Nature
KELT will be hiring two Summer Tidal Wetland Restoration Stewards in 2026
Final date to receive applications:Flexible. We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis starting the week of February 9th over Zoom.
To Apply:Please send a cover letter and resume in pdf format. In the cover letter, please share why this position is interesting to you and fits with your goals. Submit the documents by email to kphillips , with the subject line: “Summer Tidal Wetland Restoration Steward Application”. Please prepare the names and contact information of two references in advance, and KELT will request references at the interview stage.
We look forward to hearing from you!
10-12 weeks between May 14 – August 30, 2026. 40 hours per week.
End dates are flexible to accommodate summer schedules and based on weekly hours. Position is funded for a maximum of 480 hours.
Compensation:$18.00 per hour.
Seasonal employees receive paid national holidays within the summer employment period:
Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (June 19), and Independence Day (July
4).
Work-related travel is reimbursed at IRS Standard Mileage.
Paid Wilderness First Aid training including CPR certification.
Housing:
Not supplied through the position, but we may have leads on affordable housing options in the area for seasonal staff.
Work will typically occur from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. However, marsh fieldwork is impacted by the tides, so flexible hours and longer days may be occasionally required. Longer workdays will be compensated for with shorter workdays or days off within each two-week pay period. Work hours will not exceed 80 hours within each two-week pay period.
Position Description:Summary: Low and undersized road crossings at sites with tides put roads and people at risk and damage the health of tidal wetland habitats, a critical asset for Maine’s coastal communities. Improving these crossings and raising the height of roads vulnerable to flooding from storm surge and sea level rise can increase climate resilience, increase community safety, and improve coastal wetland ecosystems.
The restoration team at KELT is carrying out a coordinated assessment and prioritization of tidal road crossings in 10 towns in the lower Kennebec and Sheepscot Estuaries to identify and advance restoration and resilience projects at the most promising sites.
KELT will be hiring two Summer Tidal Wetland Restoration Stewards to play an essential role in helping to advance restoration projects in the region through on-the-ground fieldwork that will identify and assess priority habitat restoration sites. The Stewards will be part of a field team led by the Tidal Restoration Coordinator. The team will assess marsh vegetation and health, road crossing infrastructure and its condition, the extent and impact of restricted tidal flow, and other key site characteristics to determine the most impactful and feasible restoration opportunities.
The Stewards will also help advance restoration projects through data entry and processing, community engagement, the creation of outreach materials, and other related tasks.
Why work with KELT this summer?
Gain hands-on experience with tidal wetland restoration at one of the key organizations leading this work in the region.
Help advance impactful projects that directly protect and increase the climate resilience of Kennebec Estuary ecosystems and communities.
Develop the ability to interpret and assess tidal wetland systems — learn how to identify marsh plants, recognize signs of impairment and historical modification, and evaluate road crossing structures.
Spend the summer working in the beautiful natural areas of the Maine Coast: this position is approximately 75% field based!
Experience the structure and operation of a dynamic non-profit land trust.
Explore other KELT programs (land protection, preserve stewardship, and outdoor education) to experience a range of career opportunities in the environmental field, as time allows.
Summer Tidal Wetland Restoration Steward Responsibilities:
As part of a team, visit and evaluate tidal road crossing infrastructure to…
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