Ocean Conservation Job Listings
Showing 52 job opportunities in ocean conservation
Chief Executive Officer
Marine Management Organisation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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