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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Research Associate – Permanent, Full-Time Position
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking a full-time Research Associate. The in-person position will be based out of our Marion Science and Field Operations Center. The Research Associate’s primary responsibility will be supporting the Coalition’s bay-wide water quality monitoring program, focusing on continuous loggers and data management.
To apply, email a single pdf or Word document that includes: a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references to: Rachel Jakuba, Vice President for Bay Science, at jakuba@savebuzzardsbay.org.
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Events Intern – Temporary, Part-Time Position
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic individual to join our Public Engagement Team as an Events Intern. This part-time term position will play a key role in planning, executing, and providing administrative support for the Coalition’s signature events, SWIM, RUN, and RIDE, as well as other Public Engagement initiatives.
To apply, email your resume and a statement of interest to Kate Reilly, Events Manager, at reilly@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Activity Station Instructor – Temporary, Part-Time Position
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead hands-on activity stations for students aboard the sailing ship. Instructors will engage students in interactive experiences exploring maritime history, ocean science, and the stories of the Ernestina-Morrissey. The position reports to the Outdoor Learning Manager.
To apply, email your resume and a statement of interest to Carly Baumann, Outdoor Learning Manager, at baumann@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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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 Sabrina Silverbrand, Administrative Coordinator, silverbrand@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.