Ocean Conservation Job Listings
Showing 48 job opportunities in ocean conservation
Manager, Climate Solutions / Responsable, Solutions climatiques
David Suzuki Foundation
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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.
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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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