Jobs & Internships

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is a rapidly-growing international marine research, education, and community institution. If you are interested in working with us, please check this site frequently or follow us on social media. Opportunities include positions for research, education, community programs, development and administrative functions, and summer internships.

Federal Agency Relations Manager

The Manager of Federal Agency Relations advances GMRI’s mission by cultivating strategic relationships with federal science and research agencies and positioning GMRI as a trusted partner in addressing national research priorities. This role focuses on proactive engagement with agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other mission-relevant offices to inform funding priorities, shape emerging research opportunities, and increase GMRI’s visibility and competitiveness for federal support. This role will also strategize on how to engage with agencies that have not yet funded GMRI (e.g., Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Transportation (DOT)).

Operations | Close date: May 27, 2026
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Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications

The Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications will serve as the organization's top marketing and communications strategist, responsible for shaping, protecting, and advancing the brand at the local, regional, national, and international levels. This executive will lead all aspects of brand management, strategic communications, marketing, public relations, content strategy, digital engagement, design, and crisis/reputation management. The search process is being managed by Isaacson, Miller. Please click Job Details to be directed to their website.

Communications | Open until filled
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The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has a long-standing policy and commitment to providing equal access and equal employment opportunities in all terms, conditions, processes, and benefits of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. GMRI's employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Applicants and employees are encouraged to voluntarily provide certain status data to assist GMRI in fulfilling various reporting requirements of the federal government. This self-identification is completely voluntary, will be kept confidential and separate from your application data, and used only to meet certain state or federal reporting requirements. Providing or declining to provide this information will not result in adverse action of any kind.

Federal Agency Relations Manager

Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications