Status: Full-time, exempt, 13-month position. No direct reports.
Job Summary:
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking an Marine Research Scientist, a position responsible for operating as a key member of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) staff and working under the general guidance of the sanctuary’s Acting Superintendent.
The position is needed to assist the team and team’s Research Ecologists in a wide variety of research activities and program support functions, which will aid the CHNMS team, particularly with: quantitative and qualitative data analysis, summary, report, and communication development, planning, organizing, and implementing meetings across knowledge systems. The Marine Research Scientist must be comfortable working with people across different knowledge systems, and will perform other administrative duties, as required. The person will work directly with the Acting Superintendent and sanctuary staff to define a specific work plan based on the following general task. This work plan will be updated as needed.
The sanctuary headquarters is located at Technology Park, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo and is the primary location of the sanctuary’s research, resource protection and government relations activities. The majority of tasks will be performed at the sanctuary facilities at Cal Poly Tech Park. Travel will be required within the adjacent counties of the sanctuary, California, and potential else where depending on emerging requirements.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in marine science, oceanography, biology, natural resources, or socio-ecological or related fields, or at least five years of relevant experience.
At least two years of experience in research operations, data analysis, and field operations.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with R for statistical analysis
Field skills: Demonstrated ability and comfort working on boats.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ArcGIS.
Experience and/or knowledge of national marine sanctuaries.
Advertised Salary: $74,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually
Status: Full-time, exempt, 13-month position. No direct reports.
Job Summary:
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking an Communications and Outreach Support Specialist, a position responsible for operating as a key member of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) staff and working under the general guidance of the sanctuary’s Acting Superintendent.
The position is needed to assist all staff in a wide variety of communication and outreach program support functions, which will aid the CHNMS team, particularly with; preparing for communication and outreach programs, helping to establish and cultivate cooperative relationships with institutions, organizations, businesses, Indigenous governments, user groups, providing support to the Sanctuary Advisory Council Coordinator, and other administrative duties, as required. The person will work directly with the Acting Superintendent and sanctuary staff to define a specific work plan based on the following general task. This work plan will be updated as needed.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, education, and/or natural sciences or related fields. Or at least five years of relevant experience.
At least two years of professional experience in communications and outreach activities.
Strong verbal and written communications skills - specifically in writing and public speaking with audiences from different cultures and backgrounds.
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and carry out assignments independently.
Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and governments associated with the CHNMS.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to perform under tight deadlines and juggle multiple tasks and projects.
Advertised Salary: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: December 22, 2025
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