Seasonal Team Openings

Spring/Summer 2025

The Maine Oyster Company is looking for 3 full time seasonal team members that ideally have knowledge/experiences w/ oysters & our aquaculture industry, but more importantly are hard working & passionate w/ an optimistic deameanor!

  • Oyster Farm Tour Licensed Captain - Phippsburg
  • Shucking Class Instructor - Portland 
  • Oyster Bar Manager - Portalnd

A HIGH PRIORITY will be given to applicants w/ an ability to start May 15th & work through Oct 31st.

Interested parties please email us at maineoystercompany@gmail.com 

 

Licensed Coast Guard Captain 

Oversee & operate our 24 ft Carolina Skiff (MOC 1) for our daily oyster farm tours.  Duties will include boat, float & safety equipment management along with working closely w/  team members on site.

Pay/Hrs:

  • Base Hrs: 28
  • Base Rate: $25/hr
  • Tips: 50% of farm tour tips 

Schedule:

  • Tue-Fri: 9:00 - 3:00
  • Sat: 10:00-2:00

Optional Addl Hours:  

  • Teach Shucking Classes
  • Shifts @ oyster bar in Portland
  • Offsite Classes & Events

 

Chief of Shucks - Shucking Class Instructor

Manage overall operation & instruct our daily shucking classes in Portland. Duties will also include oyster & inventory control & working closely w/  the Chief of MOC HQ.  

Pay/Hrs:

  • Base Hrs: 25
  • Base Rate: $18/hr
  • Tips: 50% of class tips 

Schedule:

  • Wed-Fri: 11:00 - 4:00
  • Sat/Sun: 10:00-3:00

Optional Addl Hours:  

  • Shifts @ oyster bar in Portland
  • Offsite Classes & Events

 

Chief of MOC HQ - Raw Bar Manager
Management of our oyster raw bar in Portland that offers casual dining along with functions as an event center for shucking classes & small groups. Duties will include oversight of operations,  inventory/ordering & working closely w/ the Chief of Shucks.

Pay/Hrs:

  • Base Hrs: 30
  • Base Rate: $18/hr
  • Tips: 50% of raw bar tips 

Schedule:

  • Tue-Fri: 3:00 - 9:00
  • Sat: 10:00-4:00

Optional Addl Hours:  

  • Teach Shucking Classes
  • Offsite Events 
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