- Leading science-based efforts to prevent pollution, protect wetlands, and restore mussels and oysters;
- Partnering with governments, nonprofits, corporations, and the public to restore the vital waters that nourish our communities; and
- Fostering care and support for the health of the entire estuary through festivals, workshops, river cleanups and other special events.
General Description
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE), a regional environmental non-profit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking to fill one Estuary Science Coordinator position to assist in scientific initiatives. The Estuary Science Coordinator will devote a significant portion of time assisting with ongoing estuary research, monitoring and field support, R statistical analysis, and laboratory/GIS-related activities.
Job Functions
- Assist with diverse science and restoration tasks and projects.
- Assist with developing scientific products for the National Estuary Program, such as the Technical Report for the Estuary and Basin.
- Organize field-based coastal wetland and/or shellfish monitoring and research.
- Organize and enter data, including QA/QC checks.
- Assist with data analysis and reporting.
- Help support implementation of the Delaware Estuary Program’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
Required Skills and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a college or university in environmental science or a related field OR at least 2 years of work experience in a related field is required.
- Field experience working and conducting research outdoors for extended periods of time (>5hrs).
- Familiarity with R statistical software, data management/organization, Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel), GIS and Google-suite.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, flexible mindset, and attention to detail.
- Satisfactory background check.
- A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with marine, coastal, or estuarine scientific research.
- Experience with the ecology of the Mid-Atlantic, and more specifically, the Delaware Estuary.
- Experience driving, trailering, and maintaining a boat.
- Demonstrated ability of problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with staff, partners, and volunteers.
Salary and Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $48,500 to $50,000 depending on experience, full-time (nonexempt), 35 hours per week. PDE offers a competitive benefits plan for full-time employees, which includes health/dental/vision, paid leave (including vacation, sick time, paid holidays), matching contributions to a Simple IRA, and supplemental employee wellness benefits.
Application deadline: May 9, 2025
