Ocean Conservation Job Listings

Showing 52 job opportunities in ocean conservation

Chief Executive Officer

Marine Management Organisation
leadership

UK

Posted: 2025-09-26

Deadline: 2025-10-22


Marine Management Organisation Chief Executive Officer Location: Flexible. This role is open to national applications. The CEO will be expected to maintain a regular presence at the MMO Head...

Strategic Research Lead Ocean and Climate

National Oceanography Centre
senior-level

UK

£83,672 - £92,039

Posted: 2025-09-26

Deadline: 2025-10-15


Strategic Research Lead Ocean and Climate National Oceanography Centre, Southampton or Liverpool Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) £83, 672 - £92, 039 Please note that while we have...

Senior Manager, Biodiversity Initiative (Interim - Maternity Leave Cover)

Global Fishing Watch
leadership

This is a remote role, but candidates must be lega

US$ 102-115K per year for US-based employees

Posted: 2025-09-26

Deadline: 2026-03-31


Senior Manager, Biodiversity Initiative (Interim - Maternity Leave Cover) Background Global Fishing Watch is an international, non-profit organization committed to advancing ocean governance...

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Exeter
mid-level

UK

from £34,610 on Grade E

Posted: 2025-09-25


Job description Faculty of Health and Life Sciences The above full-time post is available 1st November 2025 on a fixed term basis until the 31st October 2028. The post The Faculty...

Associate, Communications (Part-Time)

Environmental Defense Fund
entry-level

Remote (US)

$23,144 - $24,859

Posted: 2025-09-25


Associate, Communications Associate, Communications Environmental Defense Fund United States See who Environmental Defense Fund has hired for this role Please include a cover letter Term:...

DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (Chief Scientist and Director of the Office of Science), D2

UNEP
leadership

Kenya

Professional and Higher Categories, D-2

Posted: 2025-09-25

Deadline: 2025-11-05


The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the...

Director, Indigenous and Community-Based Ocean Governance

Conservation International
leadership

Honolulu, HI

Posted: 2025-09-25


Director, Indigenous and Community-Based Ocean Governance Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and...

Communications and Outreach Officer

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (California)
mid-level

Sacramento County Telework

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month

Posted: 2025-09-25

Deadline: 2025-10-07


Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response...

UK Seaweed Programme Manager

Scottish Seaweed Industry Association
leadership

Oban, PA

£30,000 - £33,000

Posted: 2025-09-24

Deadline: 2025-10-15


UK Seaweed Programme Manager Company Description The Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA) is the trade body representing the interests of the seaweed sector in Scotland and,...

Coral Reef Ecologist, Research, Pristine Seas

National Geographic Society
mid-level

US

$104,500 - $110,000

Posted: 2025-09-24


How You’ll Contribute The National Geographic Society invests in a diverse, global community of National Geographic Explorers who are leading a new age of exploration in support of our mission:...

Science Communicator

Sofar
senior-level

US

$130,000 - $178,000

Posted: 2025-09-24


Science Communicator The Company Sofar is on a mission to connect the world’s oceans. We design, build, and deploy the largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors to power the...

Scotland Outreach and Engagement Officer

Blue Marine Foundation
senior-level

Scotland. You can be based at our Edinburgh office

30,000 - 35,000 £ per year

Posted: 2025-09-24


Contract Fixed Term 15-18 months. Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Location: Scotland. You can be based at our Edinburgh office. However,...

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Macroalgal Dynamics as Indicator for Reef Health

Reef Health
senior-level

Australia

$65.76-$72.34 per hour

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-10-01


About this exciting opportunity This position is responsible for leading the concept development, data extraction and analysis, integration and sharing of information, towards an improved...

Pilot Deployment Program Coral Aquaculture Assistants x 15

AIMS
entry-level

Australia

$39.75 to $47.35 per hour

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-09-28


About this exciting opportunity We are seeking a number of passionate individuals to join our Coral Reproduction and Aquaculture team and assist with the production of coral seeding devices for...

Field Director, U.S.

Oceana
leadership

US

$115,000

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-09-30


Field Director, U.S. Are you an experienced campaign leader wanting to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you want to help develop strategies to win ocean...

Senior Communications Manager, Coalition for Fisheries Transparency

Fisheries Transparency - Oceana
leadership

US

$85,000

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-09-26


Senior Communications Manager, Coalition for Fisheries Transparency Are you a bold and creative communications professional with campaign experience and a passion for the oceans? Come join the...

Community Leader

My Climate Plan
entry-level

Canada

$40/hour for 32 hours per week

Posted: 2025-09-23


Job Posting: Community Organizer Location: Atlantic Canada Contract - Local & Remote work About My Climate Plan My Climate Plan is a non-profit membership organization on a mission to create...

Outreach & Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

Ocean Rescue Alliance
entry-level

US

$25,000-$35,000

Posted: 2025-09-23


Outreach & Program Coordinator About the Role This is a part-time position: Be part of the Ocean Rescue Alliance International team and part of the new Reef Discovery Center - Broward County’s...

Team Leader - Research Office

Marine Institute
senior-level

Ireland

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-10-10


Team Leader - Research Office Vacancy Area Organisation Description: The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI)....

Senior Legal Counsel Organisation

Greenpeace International
leadership

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

€81,667.09 - €87,111.57 Euros per annum (including 8.33% holiday pay)

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-10-05


Senior Legal Counsel Organisation - Hybrid - €81,667.09 - €87,111.57 per year - Legal Job description Permanent* / full time *offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility...

Science/Senior Science Officer – Seagrass Biology

Project Seagrass
entry-level

UK

Posted: 2025-09-23

Deadline: 2025-10-10


We’re Hiring! Science/Senior Science Officer – Seagrass Biology Are you a conservation driven scientist ready for a new applied challenge? Looking for a rewarding role in Marine...

PostDoc - Develop Statistical Models to understand distribution on marine mammals in the Arctic

University of British Columbia
mid-level

Canada

$54,000/year + $15,450/year Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

Posted: 2025-09-23


Postdoc opportunity with the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled...

Conservation Projects Lead

Marine Conservation Society
entry-level

Remote (UK)

Posted: 2025-09-23


Conservation Projects Lead Job Reference2025-07MRPM-W LocationRemote/Work from Home in the Project Location FunctionConservation & Policy Salary£34,000 to £39,000 per annum StatusFull...

Sustainability Analyst

Blue Food Performance
entry-level

United Kingdom

£32,500 pa.· Full time (will consider part-t

Posted: 2025-09-15

Deadline: 2025-09-24


Sustainability Analyst Sustainability Analyst Blue Food Performance United Kingdom See who Blue Food Performance has hired for this role Analyst Vacancy at Blue Food Performance About Blue...

CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in eDNA Modelling

CSIRO
entry-level

Perth, WA Salary

AU$96,811 - AU$109,527 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation

Posted: 2025-09-04

Deadline: 2025-10-05


CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in eDNA Modelling CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in eDNA Modelling CSIRO Perth, Western Australia, Australia See who CSIRO has hired for this role Acknowledgement...

CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental eDNA

CSIRO
entry-level

Perth, WA Salary

AU$96,811 - AU$109,527 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation

Posted: 2025-09-04

Deadline: 2025-10-05


CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental eDNA CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental eDNA CSIRO Perth, Western Australia, Australia See who CSIRO has hired for this role CSIRO...

Development & Communications Coordinator

Prince William Sound Science Center
mid-level

Cordova, Alaska.

$60,000 – $75,000

Posted: 2025-09-04


Development & Communications Coordinator Development & Communications Coordinator Prince William Sound Science Center Cordova, AK See who Prince William Sound Science Center has hired for this...

Research Associate I - eDNA Service

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI)
entry-level

US

Posted: 2025-09-04


The Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) is an exciting independent research institute that is addressing critical challenges facing our oceans, human health, and the environment through...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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