Ocean Conservation Job Listings

Showing 48 job opportunities in ocean conservation

Manager, Climate Solutions / Responsable, Solutions climatiques

David Suzuki Foundation
Mid-level

Vancouver, Montreal, or Toronto (Hybrid - 4 days/month in office)

$65,000 - $78,000 CAD

Posted: 2025-08-13

Deadline: 2025-08-31


Full-time term position (34 hours/week, Monday-Thursday) for 1 year from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Lead coordination of Climate Solutions portfolio including strategic planning,...

Flood and Coastal Risk Officer

Office of Public Works (Ireland)
Mid-level

Multiple locations in Ireland (Cork, Dublin, Galway, Donegal, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Sligo, Westmeath, Wexford)

Competitive (Irish Public Service)

Posted: 2025-08-21

Deadline: 2025-09-04


The Office of Public Works seeks Flood and Coastal Risk Officers to manage flood and coastal risk management projects and hydrometric programs across Ireland. Key responsibilities include managing...

International Fisheries Conservation - Senior Program Associate

The Ocean Foundation
Mid-level

Remote (United States)

$65,000 - $75,000

Posted: 2025-08-21

Deadline: 2025-09-15


The Ocean Foundation's International Fisheries Conservation program seeks a Senior Program Associate to advance precautionary harvest strategies at regional fisheries management organizations...

Associate, Communications

Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA)
Entry to Mid-level

Remote (preference for London UK)

$40,000 USD

Posted: 2025-08-21


ORRAA seeks a proactive Communications Associate to support external communications efforts reporting to the Communications Manager. This role involves working collaboratively across the team to...

Lead, The Octopus Platform

Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA)
Senior-level

Remote

Competitive salary

Posted: 2025-08-21


ORRAA seeks a leader for The Octopus Platform, a flagship digital matchmaking initiative under the Sea Change Impact Financing Facility (SCIFF). This transformative role leads strategic delivery,...

Senior Associate, Executive Office

Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA)
Mid-level

Remote (preference for Washington DC or London UK)

$60,000 USD

Posted: 2025-08-21


ORRAA seeks a dynamic Senior Associate to support the Executive Director/President in delivering the Alliance's mission to activate $500 million investment for coastal resilience by 2030. This...

Applied Scientist - Habitat Mapping

National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
Mid-level

Southampton, United Kingdom

£42,000 - £50,000

Posted: 2025-08-20


The National Oceanography Centre seeks an Applied Scientist - Habitat Mapping to join their Seafloor Ecosystems sub-group within Ocean BioGeosciences division. This permanent position involves...

Caribbean Coral Researcher

Coral Restoration Consortium (CRC)
Emerging/Entry-level

Remote, Caribbean

Commensurate with experience

Posted: 2025-08-20


The Coral Restoration Consortium seeks an emerging researcher for a short-term 12-18 month independent contractor position to scope organizational capacity for coral interventions throughout the...

Communications Specialist

Defenders of Wildlife
Mid-level

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

$77,000 - $83,000

Posted: 2025-08-18


Defenders of Wildlife seeks a Communications Specialist to help plan and implement media activities for wildlife conservation issues. This role involves developing and implementing media plans,...

Communications and Development Specialist

Maine Aquaculture Association
Entry to Mid-level

Gardiner, Maine, United States

$55,000+ annually

Posted: 2025-08-18

Deadline: 2025-08-29


The Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA) seeks a Communications and Development Specialist to support Maine's aquatic farmers and aquaculture industry. Reporting to the Executive Director, this...

Coordinator (Parks Connect Program)

National Parks Association of Queensland Inc.
Mid-level

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

AUD $41.58/hour (AUD $49,300 pa pro rata)

Posted: 2025-08-18

Deadline: 2025-08-18


The National Parks Association of Queensland Inc. (NPAQ) seeks a Coordinator for the new Queensland Parks Connect Program, a 12-month pilot funded by the Queensland Department of the Environment,...

Campaigns & Policy Coordinator

Surfers Against Sewage
Mid-level

St Agnes, Cornwall, UK

£23,900 - £26,442

Posted: 2025-08-18

Deadline: 2025-09-14


The Campaigns and Policy Coordinator helps support the delivery of highly engaging campaigns and activations on sewage pollution and plastic pollution. Working within the Campaigns & Policy team,...

Temporary Post-Doctoral Researcher (PDR) - EAFM OceanICU

Marine Institute Ireland
Post-Doctoral

Rinville, Oranmore, Galway, Ireland

Posted: 2025-08-17

Deadline: 2025-08-29


The Temporary Post-Doctoral Researcher will work closely with the Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Team on delivering research for the OceanICU...

Project Manager - MHEC

Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) - Maritime Human Element Centre
Mid-level

Cyprus

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Posted: 2025-08-01

Deadline: 2025-08-24


The Project Manager will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of EU-funded research and innovation projects at the Maritime Human Element Centre (MHEC). Under the...

Community Engagement Coordinator

Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles (MMCC)
Mid-level

San Pedro, California, USA

$65,000 - $70,000

Posted: 2025-08-01


The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for building meaningful connections between MMCC and the diverse communities of Los Angeles. This role leads audience engagement efforts...

Project Manager, Vulnerable Species Pillar

iSea - Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems
Mid-level

Sani Resort, Kassandra, Greece

€1,267/month gross (€1,000/month net, ~14 salaries/year)

Posted: 2025-08-07

Deadline: 2025-09-15


The Project Manager for Vulnerable Species Pillar will lead marine conservation efforts focusing on dolphin population monitoring, ray conservation, and public awareness. Key responsibilities...

Aquatic Invertebrate Technician

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) - University of Alberta
Mid-level

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

CAD $58,099 - $78,443

Posted: 2025-07-25

Deadline: 2025-08-15


The Aquatic Invertebrate Technician's core responsibilities are: identification of aquatic invertebrate specimens, preparation of aquatic invertebrates for research, data entry and quality...

Director, Conservation

Hispanic Access Foundation
Senior-level

Remote (U.S.) - Washington, D.C. metro area preferred

$90,000-$110,000

Posted: 2025-08-13


Hispanic Access Foundation seeks a Director, Conservation to lead a fully remote leadership position responsible for setting the program's vision, building impactful conservation initiatives, and...

Environment Program Associate

Bloomberg Philanthropies
Mid-level

New York, New York, United States

$72,000-$85,000 USD

Posted: 2025-08-12


Bloomberg Philanthropies seeks an Environment Program Associate to provide program management support, administrative assistance, research and impact analyses to Program Managers with a focus on...

Senior Manager, International Engagements

Global Fishing Watch
Senior-level

Remote (Multiple Countries: Canada, US, Latin America, Europe, Africa)

CAD 125,000-150,000 | USD 105,000-125,000 | EUR 60,000-75,000 | GBP 65,000-70,000

Posted: 2025-08-12

Deadline: 2025-08-25


Global Fishing Watch seeks a Senior Manager, International Engagements to develop and implement targeted strategies to achieve transparency goals in multilateral fora and through collaborative...

Climate Assistant (Climate NI Team)

Northern Ireland Environment Link
Mid-level

Belfast, Northern Ireland (Hybrid 40-60% in office)

£27,897 – £28,483 pro rata (NICS Grade EOII equivalent)

Posted: 2025-08-12

Deadline: 2025-08-29


Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) seeks a Climate Assistant who has passion and experience supporting people and places to prepare for our changing climate. This role is at the heart of a...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fish Seascape Ecology

University of Sydney
Postdoctoral

Camperdown Campus, Sydney, Australia

AUD $113,400-$121,054 + 17% superannuation

Posted: 2025-07-29

Deadline: 2025-08-28


The School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fish Seascape Ecology to lead key components of an ARC Linkage project on fish...

Principal Fisheries Scientist (Coastal & Nearshore Fisheries)

Pacific Community (SPC)
Senior-level

Nouméa, New Caledonia

SDR 5,690-7,016/month (USD 7,568-9,332)

Posted: 2025-08-11

Deadline: 2025-09-07


The Pacific Community (SPC) seeks a Principal Fisheries Scientist to lead and develop fisheries science for coastal and nearshore fisheries, providing high-quality scientific advice and...

Temporary Post-Doctoral Researcher (PDR) - EAFM OceanICU

Marine Institute Ireland
Entry-level

Galway, Ireland

Post-Doctoral Researcher scale

Posted: 2025-08-12

Deadline: 2025-08-29


Marine Institute Ireland seeks a Temporary Post-Doctoral Researcher to work closely with the Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Team in Fisheries...

Executive Director

Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership (MassBays)
Senior-level

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$100,000 - $120,000

Posted: 2025-07-29

Deadline: 2025-12-31


The Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership (MassBays) seeks an inspired and inspiring Executive Director to continue MassBays' growth and leadership in coastal ecosystem protection and...

Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist

California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
Mid-level

Sacramento, CA (Remote-Centered)

Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) - State of CA

Posted: 2025-08-07

Deadline: 2025-08-27


The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) seeks a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) to lead and foster tribal affairs and coastal community engagement related to state ocean and coastal...

Ocean Finance Planning Technical Expert

Conservation International
Mid-level

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Not specified

Posted: 2025-08-10

Deadline: 2025-09-30


Conservation International seeks an Ocean Finance Planning Technical Expert to play a critical role in a three-year pilot program with the Blue Nature Alliance that helps three countries develop...

Principal Officer, Global Conservation Initiatives (Ocean Finance Lead)

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Senior-level

Washington, DC (Hybrid)

$160,100 - $178,900

Posted: 2025-07-31

Deadline: 2025-09-30


The Pew Charitable Trusts seeks a Principal Officer to develop and implement a three-year pilot program with the Blue Nature Alliance that helps three countries develop national marine finance...

Program Officer, REACH

Ocean Visions
Mid-level

Remote - U.S.

$70,000 - $100,000

Posted: 2025-08-05

Deadline: 2025-08-15


Ocean Visions seeks a Program Officer for REACH to play a pivotal role in expanding the organization's global reach and impact, strengthening cross-sectoral partnerships, and mobilizing resources...

State Community Advocacy Manager

5 Gyres Institute
Mid-level

Remote

$55,000 - $65,000

Posted: 2025-08-06

Deadline: 2025-08-29


The 5 Gyres Institute seeks a highly organized, strategic, and collaborative State Community Advocacy Manager to lead state-level advocacy and campaigns work, ensuring they are firmly grounded in...

Assistant Research Scientist II

New England Aquarium
Mid-level

Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Remote within MA, RI, NH, ME, NY, VT)

$24.97 - $24.98 per hour

Posted: 2025-08-01


The New England Aquarium seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to join the long-standing right whale research team as part of the Kraus Marine Mammal Conservation Program (KMMCP). This position is...

Fishery and Aquaculture Officer

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Senior

Apia, Samoa

UN Professional level P-4 salary scale + benefits

Posted: 2025-08-01

Deadline: 2025-08-22


The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Fishery and Aquaculture Officer for its Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) in Apia, Samoa. This...

Marine Debris and Ocean Conservation Fellow: Project Coordinator

Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO)
Entry-level

Mid-Atlantic Region, USA (Remote/Hybrid)

$40,000 (20 hours/week fellowship)

Posted: 2025-07-30

Deadline: 2025-08-31


The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) is seeking applications for a one-year fellowship opportunity focused on ocean conservation and marine debris prevention. This fellowship is...

Ocean Policy Officer

WWF European Policy Office
Mid-level

Brussels, Belgium

€3,200-3,400 gross per month + benefits

Posted: 2025-07-23

Deadline: 2025-08-15


WWF European Policy Office is looking for a full-time Ocean Policy Officer to join our ocean team. The ideal candidate should have experience in EU legislative campaigns, knowledge of...

Science-Policy Fellow, Ocean-based Climate Solutions 2025

California Ocean Science Trust (OST)
Mid-level

Remote (California residents only)

$65,000 per year

Posted: 2025-07-23


California Ocean Science Trust is seeking a creative and dynamic colleague to join us in strengthening the role of science to inform policy decisions on ocean-based climate solutions, such as...

Jr. Sea Turtle Research Ecologist

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS)
Entry to Mid-level

Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Negotiable hourly rate based on experience

Posted: 2025-07-23

Deadline: 2025-09-30


A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by...

Fieldwork Technician

Project Seagrass
Mid-level

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Competitive salary (to be discussed)

Posted: 2025-07-22


Project Seagrass is a global charity working to save the world's seagrass meadows. We're on a mission to lead societal change to enable the recognition, recovery, and resilience of seagrass...

Marine Manager, Offshore Energy and Nature

Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI)
Senior

Berlin, Germany

Salary negotiable (to be specified in application)

Posted: 2025-07-21


The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) is seeking a resourceful Marine Manager to work on sustainability aspects related to the planning and deployment of offshore wind and grid infrastructure...

Pacific Islands Regional Marine Debris Communication and Outreach Coordinator

Lynker Corporation (NOAA Marine Debris Program)
Mid-level

Honolulu, Hawaii

$63,000 - $76,000 USD/year

Posted: 2025-07-19


Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic Pacific Islands Regional Marine Debris Communication and Outreach Coordinator to support NOAA's Marine Debris Program (MDP) within the Office of Response...

Editor

Island Institute
Mid

Rockland, Maine (Hybrid)

1,000-9,000

Posted: 2025-07-18


Island Institute is seeking an Editor to manage its publications and build a more robust presence in the digital realm. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is experienced in a...

Fisheries Research Assistant

QuanTech, Inc.
Entry

Rockville, MD (with remote work options)

Competitive hourly rate


QuanTech, Inc. seeks a Fisheries Research Assistant to collect fisheries data over the telephone for surveys sponsored by State or Federal Agencies. This temporary position offers hands-on...

International Policy Associate

Global Fishing Watch
Mid-Senior

Remote (Multiple Countries)

USD $50-70K (US) / GBP £40-50K (UK) / $20-25/hr (Argentina)


Global Fishing Watch is seeking an International Policy Associate to support our International Policy team and regional partners in demonstrating the effectiveness of transparency as an ocean...

Marine Advisor - SOMACORE LHS

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Senior

Somalia/East Africa Region

Competitive international development package


GIZ is seeking a qualified Marine Advisor for the Somalia Coastal Resilience and Livelihood Support (SOMACORE LHS) programme. This challenging position involves providing technical expertise in...

Drone Operations Manager

Island Conservation
Mid-Senior

Remote (Based in New Zealand)

$90,000 - $115,000 NZD


Island Conservation seeks an experienced and strategic Drone Operations Manager to lead and expand our drone-based restoration efforts. This position will be responsible for establishing and...

Research Fellow in Conservation Science

University of Kent - Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE)
Senior

Canterbury, UK

Competitive academic salary


The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) in the School of Natural Sciences is looking to recruit a marine-focused Research Fellow in Conservation Science to join the E3 Sharing...

Sea Turtle Monitor - Charleston, SC

AIS (At-Sea Observers)
Mid

Charleston, SC

Hourly rate (negotiable) + benefits after 90 days + possible lodging/per diem

Posted: 2025-06-03

Deadline: 2025-08-31


A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is seeking Sea Turtle Monitors to implement protective measures around nesting sites of sea turtles during beach construction activities in Charleston, SC. Primary...

Lead Protected Species Observer - Sunrise Wind

AIS (At-Sea Observers)
Senior

Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey (Offshore)

Hourly rate (negotiable) + meals/lodging + benefits after 30 days

Posted: 2025-06-03

Deadline: 2025-08-31


A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is recruiting Lead Protected Species Observers to observe monitoring and exclusion zones around pile driving operations for the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project. This position...

Coral Reef Advisory Group Coordinator

Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) / Wise Oceans
Mid

American Samoa

Competitive - Government/NGO Partnership

Posted: 2025-05-27

Deadline: 2025-08-15


[2025 Update] The Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) coordinates American Samoa's coral reef management efforts. CRAG is a collaboration of several local and Federal agencies. The Coordinator will...

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