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Request for Proposals (RFP) – Nature-Based Approach Conceptual Design
York County Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop conceptual designs for Nature-Based Approaches to address erosion and flooding hazards at two locations in Southern Maine.
The York County Soil & Water Conservation District (YCSWCD), in collaboration with the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve (WNERR) and the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC), is working on a grant-funded project aimed at advancing nature-based approaches to protect the people, property, and environment of southern Maine from coastal climate hazards. To achieve this objective, the team has identified two potential sites suitable for implementing nature-based approaches to address erosion and flooding risks along the tidal shoreline of southern Maine.
Consultant scope of work includes:
- Site Assessment
- Identification of Suitable Nature-Based Strategies and Feasibility Assessment
- Conceptual Design of Nature-Based Strategies(s) for Sites
- Project Meetings
The total budget for consultant services is not to exceed $45,000.
For more information, please see the full Request For Proposals.
Questions about this RFP must be submitted by Friday April 18th, 2025 5:00 pm (ET).
A list of questions and responses will be sent to applicants by Wednesday April 23rd 5:00 pm (ET).
TIMELINE:
Proposals are due by Friday May 2nd, 2025 5:00 pm (ET).
Selection will be made by May 9th, 2025.
Final deliverables shall be completed by August 15th, 2025 at the latest.
Staff Positions
Find details below on open positions.
Seasonal Field Technician
Posted April 11, 2025. The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time (40 hour/week) seasonal field technician position for 14 weeks during the 2025 summer field season. This position will support pre-enhancement monitoring at salt marsh restoration sites in southern Maine..
Position Goals: Collect and analyze environmental data to support ecological monitoring of a tidal marsh enhancement project. This monitoring will document pre-enhancement (baseline) conditions that inform design, support long-term evaluation, and guide adaptive management.
- Dates: 14 weeks, approximately June - September 2025 (start and end dates can be flexible).
- Minimum Qualifications: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, ability to walk and stand for long periods of time across uneven ground, ability to work outside under adverse conditions including heat, biting insects, traversing mud, and working around water, at least 2-3 years of completed undergraduate education in biology, environmental science, or related natural resource discipline, ability to work as part of a small field team.
- Compensation and Benefits: $22.00/hour 40 hours per week. Mileage reimbursed as $0.70/mile. Housing is available at the Alheim Commons residential facility located on the Wells Reserve campus at a discounted rate.
- More Information: Download complete details.
- Deadline: April 25, 2025
Internships
Internships in coastal science, environmental learning, and conservation practice are available at the reserve. We often identify candidates through the Five College Consortium or NOAA's Hollings Scholar program, and we participate in the MCHT Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program and the UMaine NRT program. Please contact the director of your program of interest for information.
Volunteering
For volunteer opportunities, please visit the Volunteering page.