Do you love lobsters, Maine, and digital storytelling? We’re hiring a few enthusiastic and reliable Assistants to help build buzz around our virtual museum. This is a contract-based role—perfect for students, creatives, or anyone looking to gain experience in the museum industry. It’s flexible and pairs easily with other jobs, gigs, or responsibilities—plus, you can work on your own schedule.
The Maine Lobster Museum (MLM) is a brand new virtual museum celebrating the iconic crustacean through culture, history, and memes. MLM is a quirky and creative digital space that uses emerging technology to engage visitors. We aim to entertain, educate, and inspire lobster lovers near and far.
Pay: $15/hour (Plus Commissions & Supplies Stipend)
Hours: ~2 hours/week with the possibility of increasing hours (May–August 2025)
Location: In-person, roaming around the local area
What You’ll Do:
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Hit the streets (or the docks!) to distribute flyers, pamphlets, and posters promoting the Maine Lobster Museum around town
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Visit local businesses (hotels, cafes, shops, restaurants) to share materials and encourage them to spread the word
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Post materials on community boards and other high-traffic local spots
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Help generate ticket sales and increase awareness through word-of-mouth and visibility
You’re a Great Fit If You:
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Are organized, proactive, and communicative
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Reliable and independent—you’re cool working solo but will check in regularly
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Love Maine’s coastal culture and have an interest in food, tourism, or art
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Are outgoing and friendly—you’re not afraid to say, “Hey, have you heard of the Maine Lobster Museum?”
To Apply:
Send your resume to sebastian@mainelobstermuseum.org and fill out the application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd71nmxOC8gFd_EJ6FbnzLooCKwKgUM26t3PyqFsBmBOKLExQ/viewform?usp=header
Hiring Schedule:
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Applications Open: April 1, 2025
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Applications Close: April 22, 2025
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Interviews: Rolling
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Position Starts: First week of May (Flexible)
