WE'RE HIRING
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organization that's making an impact, then we want to hear from you! Any opportunities will be listed below.
STAFF
ORP understands that our employees are our most valuable asset and we strive to create an atmosphere that encourages creativity, collaboration and respect. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career. Apply today to join our team!
WATERMEN
ORP turns to commercial watermen for help moving shells, spat-on-shell, and other in-water work. Watermen bring expertise and experience available nowhere else. ORP frequently solicits watermen to bid on a wide variety of work, from short hauls to season-long contracts. See what opportunities currently exist below.
DERELICT FISHING GEAR REMOVAL 2026
ORP is seeking active, commercial watermen to participate in a derelict crab pot retrieval project in the Upper and Middle Chesapeake Bay. The work period is expected to begin in early February and continue through mid-March 2026, weather permitting.
Interested watermen must review the full Program Overview and Participation Guide before completing the online application.
Application Due Date: November 28, 2025
Please direct any questions to: Jen Walters, [email protected], 410-990-4970, ext. 1019