Administrative Assistant, Saco River Corridor Commission
Cornish, ME
24 hours/week
Location: 81 Maple St., Cornish, ME
The Saco River Corridor Commission seeks a 24-hour-per-week Administrative Assistant to start in August or early September 2026. The Administrative Assistant will perform essential office tasks including drafting and editing documents; filing and scanning; preparing presentation materials and mailings; answering phones; and other tasks as required. Applicants will be expected to learn, understand, and communicate the standards of the Saco River Corridor Act, and will work closely with the Executive Director and Administrative Coordinator. Strong writing skills and reading/listening comprehension are essential. Attention to detail and the desire to work as part of an efficient, coordinated team are also key to the position. Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel is expected. The SRCC welcomes applicants with experience in various administrative roles but particularly code enforcement, legal or regulatory work, or similar. The position is best suited to a reliable individual who takes pride in thorough, high-quality work.
The position has a starting rate of $20-21/hour depending on qualifications. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays are prorated to the number of hours worked (60% of full-time benefits). Employer-provided health insurance plan available at 60% coverage. Apply by July 26th, 2026 – first interviews may be scheduled as soon as August 3rd. An ideal starting date is by or before August 31st, but the position will remain open until filled. Contact us for more information, and view the full job description and application instructions HERE.
Cheri Dunning began serving as Executive Director in August, 2023, after nearly four years as the volunteer Commissioner from the town of Baldwin.
Cheri’s background is in environmental science, beginning with a Bachelor of Science from Unity College in Maine, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies in 2007. Her work since then has included forest restoration in the New York City parks system, land stewardship coordination, invasive species control, environmental education, land protection projects, and leading the Three Rivers Land Trust as their first Executive Director. She has professional connections across southern and mid-coast Maine and a passion for protecting the character and environmental health of our region. In her free time, Cheri loves spending time in her garden in West Baldwin (producing way too many cucumbers) and taking opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and vibrant landscapes of Maine.
Please contact Cheri if you have questions about any of the Commission’s programs.
The environmental compliance officer handles all necessary enforcement actions on the commission’s behalf and ensures the compliance of all existing commission orders.
Dan Shorette earned his B.A. in Anthropology and M.A. in Anthropology and Environmental Policy from the University of Maine, earning both in 2016 and 2023, respectively. Dan’s educational background focused on Maine’s historic, archaeological, and environmental past, as well as Maine’s current environmental policies, working closely with members of Maine’s Indigenous tribes and other at-risk communities surrounding water and land rights. Dan has a passion and enthusiasm for environmental protection to leave the world a better place for future generations. He loves spending time with his wife, daughter, and cats.
Please contact Dan with questions about the permit application process.
Emma Pierotti is the water quality coordinator for the Saco River Corridor Commission. In this position she takes water samples from test sites along the Saco River, transports equipment to testing sites, and records and uploads data at the SRCC office.
Emma has lived in the area since 2010, and she currently stays on her family’s farm in East Baldwin. Soon after moving to Maine, she was motivated to start a career in protecting and conserving the state’s natural resources, and joined the SRCC in 2023. While quite new to the field, Emma cares greatly for the work the SRCC does and hopes to continue working with them in the future. As she works with the SRCC, Emma is also studying to earn her environmental science degree at the University of Southern Maine.
Please contact Emma with questions about the water quality monitoring program.