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It’s easy to see the appeal of exploring Buzzards Bay from a boat or a beach— but you may be surprised by how much more the Bay has to offer just below the surface! With the help of just a mask and a snorkel, anyone can get familiar with the fishes and crabs, snails and sea stars hiding on sandy bottoms, in seagrass meadows, and along rocky coastlines. Don a pair of fins for the maneuverability to explore, or laze on a float to relax as you appreciate these marine vistas.

If you and your kids are new to snorkeling and want to get familiar with the sensation, look out for one of our Learn to Snorkel events during the summer!

Aiyana Monteiro, age 10, is knee-deep in water off the beach at Onset’s Burgess Point, and she’s caught something: she splashes triumphantly towards shore with her fist in the air, closed around a massive blue and gray shell. Once onshore, she proudly announces that she knows what it is — she recently learned that this type of shell holds a type of clam called a quahog.

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.

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.


Full-Time Positions


Director of Communications

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks a strategic communications professional who will lead the organization’s storytelling efforts across various platforms.  With the goal of amplifying the Coalition’s mission and impact to stakeholders of all types, the Director will report to the Vice President for Advancement and partner regularly with members of the Coalition’s senior management team.  Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications, including a resume and cover letter, should be submitted to Beth McDermott, Vice President for Advancement at mcdermott@savebuzzardsbay.org.


Executive Assistant

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks an energetic nonprofit or management professional to serve as Executive Assistant for this mission-based, performance-driven and rapidly growing regional organization. The full-time position reports directly to the President, providing support in the areas of nonprofit governance, major gift fundraising, grant writing and administration. Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications including a resume, and cover letter should be submitted to Mark Rasmussen, President, at rasmussen@savebuzzardsbay.org.


Land Stewardship Manager, Cuttyhunk

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks an experienced conservation land management professional to join our Land Stewardship team managing natural resources and outdoor recreation access points on protected lands around the Bay. This position will have particular emphasis on and responsibility for a group of newly protected conservation lands on Cuttyhunk Island, the outermost of the Elizabeth Island chain, but will be involved in work at lands all around Buzzards Bay. Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications including a resume, and cover letter should be submitted to Jack Sidar, Land Stewardship Director, at sidar@savebuzzardsbay.org.


Bay Adventure Manager

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking an experienced and passionate outdoor recreationist to manage, grow, and deliver its Bay Adventure program to the general public. As the Bay Adventure Manager, you will lead a variety of hands-on outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing, among others. Your role will involve introducing people to the joys of exploration and helping them build a deeper connection with their local environment. The ideal candidate should have experience leading activities, strong communication skills, and be excited at the concept of introducing new people to the Buzzards Bay Coalition through exploration. Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications including a resume, cover letter, and contact information for one reference should be submitted to Stuart Downie VP, Outdoor Exploration, at downie@savebuzzardsbay.org.


Office Assistant

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks an Office Assistant to help keep our facilities and administration functions operating smoothly and efficiently, managing visitors and meetings at New Bedford headquarters (NB HQ) and supporting special events as needed. The Office Assistant will report to the Vice President of Operations and work with the public and staff across the organization. Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications including a resume and cover letter should be submitted to Peg Brandon, Interim Vice President, Operations, at brandon@savebuzzardsbay.org.

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Seasonal Positions


Summer Land Steward

The Summer Land Steward will assist with all aspects of conservation land stewardship for Buzzards Bay Coalition and Rochester Land Trust. This will ensure that the natural resources on the properties are protected and the public is able to safely enjoy the properties. The position is a full time, 10 week position that will run from June to mid-August (400 hours total), and is currently based out of our Marion facility. Conservation lands are located throughout the Buzzards Bay watershed with a primary focus on the Rochester, Acushnet, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven and Wareham areas. Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications including a resume, and cover letter should be submitted to Mary Doucette, Land Stewardship Manager, at doucette@savebuzzardsbay.org.


Events & Community Engagement Intern

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks a highly-organized, energetic, and enthusiastic individual to serve as our Events & Community Engagement Intern. This position will support Advancement staff with the planning and execution of the Coalition’s signature events, as well as community engagement activities that build supporters for the Coalition’s mission, and assisting with various administrative tasks.

This position will require 20 hours per week, including nights and weekends as needed, between the months of June and September (start and end dates are flexible), and will be based at the Coalition’s Administrative Headquarters in New Bedford’s Waterfront Historic District. This position is for academic credit only. Please see the full job description for more information.

Applications including a resume and cover letter should be submitted to Erin Ban, Member of Manager Engagement & Development, at ban@savebuzzardsbay.org.


Onset Bay Center Summer Staff

Want to spend your summer exploring beautiful Onset Bay? Enjoy paddling the waters, sailing the seas, digging for shellfish, dropping lines for crabs, and snorkeling! Join our waterfront team at the Onset Bay Center!

The Onset Bay Center seeks Waterfront Instructors and Sailing Instructors to lead and assist in the delivery of on-the-water and outdoor recreation programs at the Onset Bay Center in Onset, MA.

Please see job descriptions linked below for more information:

Applications including a resume, cover letter, and contact information for one reference should be submitted to Quentin Chafee, Waterfront Manager, at chafee@savebuzzardsbay.org.

The Coalition is launching a full schedule of free outdoor activities for the summer, aiming to connect people to outdoor fun on Buzzards Bay and its watershed lands.

It’s beach season, and there’s nowhere better to be than Buzzards Bay! From sandy spots to rocky shores, Buzzards Bay’s coast is lined with beaches where swimmers, boaters, and families can jump into the Bay’s cool waters.

We think all of Buzzards Bay’s beaches are special. But a few stand out as particularly great destinations to enjoy the sand, salt, and surf. Here are ten Buzzards Bay beaches we love, listed in order from west to east. Some of these are crowd favorites, while others are hidden gems waiting for you to discover.