Full-time · On-site
Program Coordinator
This is a high-impact role within one of only 28 National Estuary Programs in the United States, offering a blend of scientific oversight and administrative leadership. The position is essential for maintaining the organization's standing with the EPA and ensuring the long-term protection of Maryland's coastal waters. It is a perfect fit for a conservation professional who enjoys the challenge of securing funding and managing complex, multi-stakeholder environmental projects.
Maryland Coastal Bays Program · Berlin, Maryland, United States · Posted 21 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact role within one of only 28 National Estuary Programs in the United States, offering a blend of scientific oversight and administrative leadership. The position is essential for maintaining the organization's standing with the EPA and ensuring the long-term protection of Maryland's coastal waters. It is a perfect fit for a conservation professional who enjoys the challenge of securing funding and managing complex, multi-stakeholder environmental projects.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and track CCMP implementation projects
- Coordinate and submit activity reports to the EPA and local agencies
- Lead grant acquisition efforts and manage awarded funds
- Develop operational plans for conservation objectives
- Support community outreach and program development
- Supervise contractors and potentially internal employees
Essential
- General knowledge of watershed science and ecology
- Proven ability in grant writing and administration
- Experience in project tracking and implementation
- Ability to coordinate reporting for federal and state agencies
- Strong organizational and technical writing skills
- Capability to manage budgets and operational plans
Preferred
- Experience overseeing contractors or junior staff
- Familiarity with National Estuary Program frameworks
- Advanced understanding of land-to-bay ecological interactions
Key Skills
Watershed ManagementGrant AdministrationTechnical WritingBudgetingPublic OutreachStakeholder CoordinationStrategic Planning
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Health care programs
- Employee-funded 403b retirement plan
- Paid holiday leave
- Paid vacation leave
- Personal leave
- Sick leave
Next step
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