Job & Internship Opportunities
Earthwatch Institute’s mission is to promote sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public. To realize this mission, Earthwatch Institute has three recognized areas of focus: Research, Education and Conservation. This year, Earthwatch will sponsor over 130 scientific field research projects in 49 countries and 18 American states, making estimated volunteer field grants of $3.7 million.
Those interested in applying for any position should submit their CV or resume to the staff person indicated in the posting, either by e-mail, regular mail, or fax.
- Most of these are administrative positions at our Maynard, MA office and are not in the field or associated directly with any project unless posted otherwise
- Earthwatch cannot cover relocation costs or travel costs associated with employment.
- Compensation, if it is posted, is a general indicator and does not include any consideration of benefits.
- Internships are volunteer, but earn credit toward Earthwatch expeditions.
Current Internship Opportunities
Current Job Opportunities:
The Field Management Coordinator will work closely with all members of the HCP team to provide support and organize department functioning, but primarily support the Head of Climate Change Field Centers. The FMC is the key position responsible for maintaining streamlined programs, creating efficient processes and procedures, and acting as department liaison while other members of the HCP team are traveling.
The Trilingual Corporate Fellowship Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Corporate Fellowship Manager and other relevant Earthwatch HCP staff with the effective implementation of the HCP fellowship program in North and Latin America. The CFC will administer HSBC employee and local stakeholder recruitment, pre-expedition preparation, and post-expedition deliverables. The CFC will also play a role in administration of local volunteering projects as deemed appropriate. The CFC will be responsible for overseeing the participation of 125+/- HCP fellows per year on Earthwatch expeditions at the Regional Climate Centers in the USA and Brazil.
The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for all activities associated to Human Resources, which includes but is not limited to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, background checks, new hire orientation, performance improvement plans, coaching managers, creation and implementation of policies and procedures, compensation, benefits, and legal compliance, The HRG will communicate HR policies and programs to all Earthwatch employees, oversee benefits administration, ensure a smooth interface with payroll processing, and oversee training of supervisors in employee relations, performance management, employment law and other HR issues. The HRG will also be responsible for Facilities management.