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.

  • Vice President for Economic Development

    The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has a strong track record in supporting economic development across the region, including traditional fishing and seafood industries as well as entrepreneurial ventures in aquaculture, technology, and more. In 2025—our twentieth anniversary on the Portland waterfront—GMRI will launch a new strategic plan to achieve greater impact for the region’s ecosystems, communities, and economy. To guide the economic elements of our strategic plan, we are creating a new position of Vice President for Economic Development. This new leadership role will integrate and oversee existing GMRI programs that support economic development and build new capabilities for the organization.

    Climate Center | Close date: Jan. 3, 2025

    Job Details

  • Front-End Web Developer

    The primary capacity of the Ocean Data Products team at GMRI is to develop and support data management and cyberinfrastructure (DMAC) systems that provide access to real-time, historic, and forecast data in the northeast region through customized data products. ODP has served as the lead data management provider for NERACOOS (the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal and Ocean Observing Systems) since the early 2000s. Additionally, ODP works with partners at GMRI and collaborators in the region developing products and data management infrastructure for fisheries, climate, and marine environmental data. Current projects include development of an infrastructure for meteorological and oceanographic data from offshore wind farms, web based tools and dashboards for accessing water level data and model forecast visualizations, of GMRI’s public-facing community science platform, and a data catalog infrastructure for GMRI research data.

    Research | Close date: Jan. 11, 2025

    Job Details

  • Executive Assistant, Office of the COO

    The Executive Assistant (EA) will support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is expected to organize, manage, and plan special projects; manage the day-to-day operations of the COO’s office, including functioning as a thought generator and partner on the COO management team; and serve as a liaison between the Office of the COO and staff, external partners, and any visitors to GMRI. This solutions-oriented team member reports directly to the COO, however, the successful individual must also be comfortable and flexible enough to handle urgent requests from the Office of the CEO and other senior leaders as necessary.

    Office of the COO | Close date: Jan. 31, 2025

    Job Details

  • Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

    The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal function in strategic decision-making and optimizing financial performance by analyzing financial data, developing forecasts, and offering actionable, data-driven recommendations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Senior FP&A Analyst will leverage analytical skills to guide budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning efforts.

    Finance & Administration | Close date: Jan. 31, 2025

    Job Details

  • Chief Development Officer

    The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks an experienced, strategic, and aspirational leader to serve as its next Chief Development Officer (CDO). Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the management team, the CDO will advance GMRI’s mission of developing and delivering collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges by crafting and implementing a strategic philanthropic plan that will lay a foundation for sustained financial success that matches the vision and scope of GMRI programs.

    Development | Close date: Jan. 15, 2025

    Job Details