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Marina Operations Assistant

As a Marina Operations Assistant, you will serve as a front-line ambassador of Spring Point Marina, supporting both our seasonal and year-round boating clientele. This role blends customer service, hands-on marina maintenance, and operational duties in a high-traffic, fast-paced coastal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Welcome and assist marina guests with a friendly, professional attitude

  • Foster strong relationships with members and guests to create a family-oriented marina culture

  • Perform general upkeep of docks, facilities, and marina-owned equipment to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment

  • Safely operate boats, tractors, forklifts, and various marine and maintenance equipment

  • Provide line-handling assistance and fueling support to members and transients

  • Assist with orientations and special events as needed

  • Efficiently prioritize tasks and pivot based on operational needs and customer activity

  • Communicate clearly via phone, radio, and internal systems

  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and facility needs

  • Monitor and uphold safety standards across all marina activities

  • Support dock scheduling, transient assignments, and point-of-sale transactions

  • Help lead seasonal team members by example through initiative, accountability, and positive attitude

Position: Marina Operations Assistant
Organization: Port Harbor Marine
Location: South Portland,  ME 
United States
Salary: TBD
Posting Start Date: 5/29/2025
Date Posted: 5/29/2025
Requirements

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Strong customer service orientation with a proactive and welcoming approach

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and digital

  • Detail-oriented with excellent multitasking and organizational abilities

  • Valid Maine driver’s license

  • Must be 21 years or older

  • Ability to accept constructive feedback and demonstrate a growth mindset

  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and working outdoors in variable conditions

  • Strong leadership instincts and desire to help others succeed

Preferred Experience:

  • Boat handling experience

  • Marina or waterfront operations experience

  • Background in construction, facilities, or general maintenance

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required); Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Basic knowledge of power tools, maintenance systems, and POS systems

Soft Skills:

  • Treat others with respect, patience, and integrity

  • Stay composed under pressure and during peak operational times

  • Help teammates develop skills through support and collaboration

  • Demonstrate initiative beyond assigned duties

  • Embrace a positive, can-do mindset in all aspects of work

  • High personal accountability with professional work ethic


Physical and Technical Requirements:

  • Ability to swim

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor daily

  • Comfort working near or on the water in a marine environment


Benefits:

  • Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become a company owner

  • Paid training and certifications

  • Internal advancement and cross-location career opportunities


About Us:

Port Harbor Marine is a locally-rooted, employee-owned company that has operated in Maine for over 50 years. Our flagship location, Spring Point Marina in South Portland, serves as one of New England’s premier full-service marinas. With locations in Kittery, Raymond, Rockport, Holden, and Middleton, MA, our team offers vast opportunities for growth across all aspects of the marine dealership industry. Join a company that values its employees, fosters long-term careers, and puts people at the heart of its success.

Status: This listing expires on: 6/28/2025
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Name:
Port Harbor Marine
Address:


South Portland,  ME 04106
United States
Email:
dockhouse@portharbormarine.com
Phone:
(207) 687-6875
Fax:
Contact:
Peter Rauscher