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Think Tank, Inc.

Gear Liasion

Silver Spring, MD · Remote

*US Citizenship Required *Full-time Remote Position with field work required *Position is Subject to ... sea turtle (trawl, gillnet, traps/pots), and other protected species bycatch in fixed gear ...

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How much do remote sea turtle rehabilitation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote sea turtle rehabilitation in the United States is $64,094.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Sea Turtle Rehabilitation vs Remote Marine Animal Care Specialist?

AspectRemote Sea Turtle RehabilitationRemote Marine Animal Care Specialist
CertificationsWildlife rehabilitation certification, marine biology backgroundMarine biology, animal care certifications
Work EnvironmentWildlife rescue centers, rehabilitation facilities, fieldworkZoos, aquariums, research institutions, remote monitoring
Industry UsageConservation, wildlife rescue organizationsMarine research, animal care facilities

Remote Sea Turtle Rehabilitation focuses specifically on rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, often requiring specialized wildlife rescue certifications. In contrast, Remote Marine Animal Care Specialists work with a broader range of marine animals in various settings. Both roles involve remote work, but their focus and certifications differ slightly, making each suited to different expertise and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Sea Turtle Rehabilitation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,094 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Gear Liasion

Think Tank, Inc.

Silver Spring, MD • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

*US Citizenship Required

*Full-time Remote Position with field work required

*Position is Subject to Contract Award

Position Overview

Think Tank Inc. is seeking one (1) Gear Liaison to work with the fishing industry and other organizations to create and test gear modifications on commercial fishing vessels. The Gear Liaison communicates operational aspects of fishing gear, assists in the evaluation of gear testing, and provides outreach to assist fishermen in implementing protected species gear modifications. This is a fully remote, full-time position (40 hours/week; approximately 2,080 hours/year) with regular field work required. Anticipated start date: September 1, 2026, contingent upon contract award.

Note: Personnel may be required to perform on-call duties outside normal working hours on nights, weekends, and/or holidays to respond to emergency marine mammal stranding events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in field studies, data analysis, and evaluation of potential solutions to mitigate sea turtle and marine mammal bycatch in fishing gear.
  • Participate with the regional and science center gear team in projects directed at reducing large whale, sea turtle (trawl, gillnet, traps/pots), and other protected species bycatch in fixed gear fisheries in Northwest Atlantic waters.
  • Participate in field studies, data analysis, and evaluations of projects directed at mitigating sea turtle and other protected species bycatch in bottom trawl gear, including evaluating Turtle Excluder Devices (TED) testing as determined by GARFO.
  • Support compilation and evaluation of project results.
  • Provide regular outreach including dockside demonstrations of appropriate gear installation.
  • Support Law Enforcement inspection and compliance monitoring.
  • Support entanglement gear analysis in collaboration with the Region and Center gear team; assist with gear warehouse curation and record keeping.
  • Support Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction (ALWTR) Team meetings.
  • Provide monthly communications to COR and NMFS Project Manager on accomplishments, issues encountered, travel, and recommendations.
  • Complete a set of training courses and maintain up-to-date training annually

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or master's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, fisheries biology, marine biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, or a closely related field.
  • A relevant degree may be substituted by two (2) additional years of relevant work experience.
  • Must meet or exceed ProTech Labor Category Level 2 – Associate minimum qualifications.

Experience

  • Experience working with commercial fishing gear, protected species gear modifications, or marine mammal/sea turtle bycatch reduction.
  • Experience with field studies, data analysis, and evaluation of fishing gear technology.

Skills

  • Strong communication skills for interacting with fishing industry stakeholders and government partners.
  • Ability to conduct dockside outreach and gear demonstrations.
  • Physical ability to work in field and vessel environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

  • Experience with ALWTR Plan and take reduction team processes.
  • Familiarity with Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) and bycatch reduction device testing protocols.
  • Knowledge of Northwest Atlantic commercial fisheries and protected species interactions.

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