The Buzzards Bay Coalition’s work to restore clean water, protect watershed lands, and engage the community is carried out by a talented group of conservation professionals. Learn about currently available opportunities for full-time careers, seasonal employment, internships, and service positions with the Coalition.
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Vice President, Clean Water Advocacy – Permanent Full-Time Position
The Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving Buzzards Bay, Vineyard sound, and their watershed lands, seeks an experienced, accomplished, and mission-driven professional as their new Vice President of Clean Water Advocacy. The VP reports to the President, works closely with the Board and senior leadership team, and leads a core department delivering on BBC’s mission to protect and restore clean water for 21 communities in southeastern Massachusetts.
Letters of Interest and resumes responding to the duties and qualifications above should be sent electronically to Mark Rasmussen, President, rasmussen@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Annual Fund Director – Permanent Full-Time Position
As The Coalition embarks on an ambitious growth plan, the Annual Fund Director (AFD) will work with the Advancement Team to inspire donors to invest in the future of clean water, conservation, and outdoor exploration. This leader will work alongside the Vice President of Advancement (VPA) and Development Associate to harness the power of philanthropy, build lasting relationships, and drive impact at scale. If you are a strategic thinker, an engaging storyteller, and a passionate champion for environmental conservation, this is your chance to make a lasting difference for Buzzards Bay and the communities that depend on it.
Confidential inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and letters of interest responding to the duties and qualifications outlined above) should be sent electronically to John Lanham, Vice President of Advancement, lanham@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Summer Land Steward – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
The Summer Land Steward will assist with all aspects of conservation land stewardship for Buzzards Bay Coalition, Mattapoisett Land Trust, and Sippican Lands Trust. This will ensure that the natural resources on the properties are protected, and the public is able to safely enjoy the properties.
This is a full-time position that will run from June to August (400 hours total). The successful candidate will work with the Coalition’s Watershed Protection Team, the Mattapoisett Land Trust, and Sippican Lands Trust to fulfill all organizations’ land management needs.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three academic or professional references in one PDF file via email to Adam Seablom, Reserve Manager, seablom@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Sailing Instructor – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
Onset Bay Center seeks an energetic and responsible Sailing Instructor to lead sailing camp programs for youth ages 8-15, as well as adult and family programs on day, evenings, and weekends for Summer ‘26! Sailing Instructors receive training and will work as a team under the guidance of the Waterfront Manager and Onset Bay Center Director, using both keelboat and dinghy sailing equipment.
Please send a resume, via email, to: Angie Weldon, Onset Bay Center Director weldon@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Waterfront Instructor – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
The Onset Bay Center seeks Waterfront Instructors to assist in the delivery of on-the-water and outdoor recreation programs at the new Onset Bay Center in Onset, MA. Waterfront Instructors lead our Bay Explorers and partner programs for Summer ‘26. The position reports to the Onset Bay Center Director.
Please send a resume, via email, to: Angie Weldon, Onset Bay Center Director weldon@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Launch Driver – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
The Onset Bay Center seeks a motivated Launch Driver to assist in the delivery of on-the-water and outdoor recreation programs at the Onset Bay Center in Onset, MA. The Launch Driver will assist Bay Explorers, Sailing, and partner programs for Summer ‘26. The position reports to the Onset Bay Center Director.
Please send a resume, via email, to: Angie Weldon, Onset Bay Center Director weldon@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Rental Staff – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
The Onset Bay Center seeks a responsible Rental Staff to facilitate on-the-water activity rentals for guests at the Onset Bay Center in Onset, MA. Rental Staff oversee all aspects of rentals for Summer ‘26. The position reports to the Onset Bay Center Director
Please send a resume, via email, to: Angie Weldon, Onset Bay Center Director weldon@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Salt Marsh Research Technician – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking two Salt Marsh Research Technicians who will support the Organization’s objectives to better understand the current state of salt marshes across Buzzards Bay and how they respond to human-related impacts over time. Research Technicians will collect high quality scientific data to support the 8th consecutive year of the Coalition’s long-term salt marsh monitoring project.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume (include relevant college classes taken, data analysis experience and field experience), and contact information for three academic or professional references via email to Callista B. Macpherson, Research Assistant, Bay Science macpherson@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Water Quality Monitoring Assistant – Temporary Summer 2026 Position
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking a Water Quality Monitoring Assistant who will support the organization’s objectives of developing watershed residents into Bay stewards to help with understanding the Buzzards Bay ecosystem and its response to human-related impacts, in order to guide restoration and protection. The Monitoring Assistant supports the long-term, water quality monitoring program to gather high quality scientific data to support conservation, restoration, and protection of our water resources.
Interested applicants should send a letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Tony Williams, Director of Monitoring Programs, williams@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Reserve Manager – Full-Time Permanent Position
The Reserve Manager will have responsibility for all aspects of landscape maintenance, land management and management of public use at an assigned group Reserves (Buzzards Bay Coalition owned conservation land properties open to the public for outdoor recreation and enjoyment). The focus will be on ensuring a high-quality standard for the managed landscapes and the user experience at these properties. This will ensure that the most visible front entrances and public access points are kept exceptionally well maintained for safety, function aesthetics and natural resource protection. The Reserve Manager is responsible for all aspects of their assigned properties (Reserves) including signs, trails, parking areas, landscape management, habitat/vegetation management, gardens, buildings and all other associated conservation property infrastructure.
The position is available immediately. LEARN MORE.
Please send a resume and cover letter by email, to Jack Sidar, Land Stewardship Director, Watershed Protection sidar@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Watershed Restoration Project Manager – Full-Time Permanent Position
Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) seeks an experienced ecological restoration professional to join our Watershed Protection team helping to increase the pace of implementation for ecological restoration projects in the Bay’s watershed. The Watershed Restoration Project Manager will manage the development, design/engineering, permitting and implementation/construction of coastal, wetland and riverine ecological restoration projects throughout the Buzzards Bay watershed. Projects include saltmarsh and freshwater wetland restoration (including wetland restoration in retired cranberry bogs), stream channel and bank restoration, and addressing fish passage barriers including removal of dams and replacement of culverts. The full-time position will work closely with the Coalition’s Senior Restoration Ecologist and Vice President of Watershed Protection.
The position is available immediately. LEARN MORE.
Please send a resume and cover letter by email, to Brendan Annett, Vice-President, Watershed Protection annett@savebuzzardsbay.org
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The Buzzards Bay Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status.