Year Round Employment Opportunities:
Coastal Wetlands Research Ecologist
Summary: As a senior member of NCF’s Department of Ecological Research, Stewardship and Restoration, the Coastal Wetlands Research Ecologist is responsible for executing the Coastal and Wetland Ecology Research Program. They oversee research on the ecology of wetlands and coastal habitats related to restoration, habitat quality, ecosystem function, and resilience. Broad project topics include but are not limited to baseline coastal wetland habitat health, effectiveness of nature-based responses to climate change impacts, understanding impacts of climate change on coastal habitats, habitat restoration for function and improved resilience, and broad ecological research within the Program focus.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Ecology, Botany, Wetland Ecology, Coastal Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related biological/ecological field and at least five years of relevant work experience post-graduate school.
This is a full-time, year-round exempt position. Application deadline is June 27, 2025, by 5pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so apply early for consideration.
Full job description, responsibilities, requirements and application information are available on our hiring website: https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/
Seasonal Employment Opportunities:
All seasonal positions have been filled for the 2025 season. We encourage you to check back in December when we hire for the 2026 season.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation strives to effectively manage our conservation lands and provide public access opportunities for supporters and the general public. Much of this important work takes a great deal of time and effort and we often welcome supervised volunteer assistance.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out this form and we will reply with opportunities to get you involved!
