Employment
Evening Prep Cook / Dishwasher — We are hiring an evening prep cook/dishwasher! This position is during the summer and into the fall, for weeks we are hosting our summer field seminars and chamber concerts. Ideal applicants have previous experience working in a kitchen; are self-motivated; and work well both with a team and independently. Training is available.
Layout Editors — Layout Editors will be assigned to already copy-edited manuscripts that have been accepted for publication in one of EHI's nine peer-reviewed journals. They will be responsible for formatting the text, figures, and tables on Adobe InDesign in accordance with our formatting guidelines. This position is year-round, part time, and can be completed remotely. Interest in scientific publishing, experience with Adobe InDesign, and your own license for it are required. For an example of our published articles, click here.
Copy Editors — Copy Editors will be assigned to manuscripts that have been accepted for publication in one of EHI's nine peer-reviewed journals. They will be responsible for proofreading and editing manuscripts to ensure that grammar, syntax, and punctuation are used correctly and that our formatting guidelines are followed. Copy Editors will also be responsible for sending the copy edited manuscript to the author and editor, along with any suggested edits and comments that need to be addressed. Once responses have been incorporated, the Copy Editor then sends the final manuscript files to the EHI office for page layout. This position is year-round, part time, and can be completed remotely. Previous experience with copyediting and scientific publishing are required. For an example of our published articles, click here.
Fine Craftsperson (Ceramics) — We are looking for someone with a fine crafts interest in pottery/ceramics to help us develop projects with natural history motifs using slip casting and tile-making techniques.
CNC Router Table Operator — We are looking for someone who has an interest in learning to operate our CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) router table to carve natural history motifs into wood panels and ceramic tiles.
Grantwriter — We are looking for alumni who have interests in grantwriting and who have keen personal interests in one or more of the missions of the Institute. They are welcome to further these interests by way of searching out grant opportunities relevant to the Institute and helping to draft grant proposals. Prior experience with applying for grants is helpful. Clear thinking and writing skills are essential.
Chef — We are looking for a chef who is interested in the career-focusing opportunity of helping to re-invent the Institute's Aerie Restaurant. We would like to be open for a la carte dining on Friday and Saturday evenings during summers and year-round for special events for up to 72 people and for after-concert dinners. We are also looking for a chef for family style for the Institute's resident seminar participants.
Conservator of Paintings — We have a paid internship position for a conservator who would would enjoy spending time in a nature preserve on the coast of Maine. Mornings would be dedicated to working on a collection of 19th century oil paintings that need attention, e.g., by in-painting, cleaning, patching, and revarnishing, with an option to restore gesso frames.
Chase Uy
Hiring Manager
chase@eaglehill.us
207-546-2821 Ext 4