Climate Science Jobs in Orono, ME (NOW HIRING)

The resilience resources access manager plays a central role in strengthening Maine's statewide climate adaptation capacity. This position enhances communication, coordination, and knowledge-sharing across resilience practitioners including the Maine Climate Change Adaptation Providers (CCAP) Network-a peer-learning community of nearly 100 agencies, universities, nonprofits, and resilience professionals. The resilience resources access manager ("Resource Manager") directs professionals and community leaders to climate resilience tools, funding opportunities, guidance documents, and technical experts that exist but are often underutilized. By maintaining a curated directory of expertise, supporting communication platforms, and engaging directly with underserved communities, the resource manager improves access to climate resources and accelerates the implementation of Maine's Climate Action Plan, Maine Won't Wait. The position is primarily remote (approximately 75%), with routine travel to communities, meetings, and events across Maine. Typical hiring range for this part-time (20 hours/week), soft-money funded position is $25,800 - $32,250 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Complete Job Description
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience and knowledge in communications, environmental science, urban and regional planning, public policy, or a relevant field for resilience communication.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, facilitation, or network facilitation.
• Strong understanding of networks, collective action, and community organizing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Maine, normally requiring a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work remotely and coordinate across multiple institutions.

Preferred:

• At least 3 years of experience with climate-related outreach, network programming, or stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with Maine's climate initiatives and stakeholder landscape.
• Experience developing digest-style communications and user-friendly outreach tools.
• Familiarity with rural, coastal, and underserved community resilience challenges.
• Experience supporting collaborative projects and partnerships.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 16, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Parker Gassett.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.