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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Careers

Work at the Foundation

Join a small, mission-driven team protecting America's marine sanctuaries through science, education, and advocacy.

About working here

The Foundation team is small enough that everyone's work visibly shapes the mission. Staff are based at the Silver Spring, Maryland headquarters with hybrid and fully-remote roles depending on function.

We offer competitive nonprofit-sector compensation, generous paid time off, health and dental coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with Foundation match, and professional development support.

Open positions

Pilot demo — listings refresh from the Foundation ATS at launch.

  • Conservation Program Manager

    Silver Spring, MD (hybrid) · Full-time

    Lead Foundation-funded restoration and species-recovery projects across multiple sanctuaries. Partner with NOAA sanctuary staff, manage grantee relationships, and steward donor reporting.

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  • Digital Communications Specialist

    Silver Spring, MD (hybrid) · Full-time

    Own day-to-day editorial across the Foundation website, newsletter, and social channels. Translate scientific work into clear stories that move audiences to support, follow, and act.

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  • Major Gifts Officer — West Coast

    Remote (PT) · Full-time

    Cultivate and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects in California, Oregon, and Washington. Travel to sanctuary sites and donor regions.

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