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.

Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

GMRI’s Office of the President advances the organization’s strategic direction building support for GMRI’s long-term success. The Administrative Assistant supports components of the President & CEO’s office, including day-to-day functions, operations, events, and meeting support. Their support strengthens the office’s effectiveness, workflow efficiency, and work related to the strategic initiatives. They build relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels and from different backgrounds. The Administrative Assistant is mission- and results-driven, resourceful, and diplomatic. As an adaptable team player with the ability to work independently, they are comfortable working in a medium-sized, fast-growing non-profit.

Office of the President | Close date: July 24, 2026
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Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving

The Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving works closely with the Development team to plan, implement, and coordinate effective multi-year fundraising strategies for gift prospects, with a primary emphasis on foundation and corporate relationships, non-federal grant support, strategic corporate partnerships, and major philanthropic opportunities. This position serves in a senior strategic fundraising role on GMRI’s Development team. The role manages a portfolio of qualified institutional funders, builds strong relationships, and leads strategy for corporate and foundation prospects with significant giving capacity. The position maintains a detailed understanding of funding needs across GMRI, identifies funding gaps, and aligns private grant, sponsorship, partnership, and major gift opportunities with organizational priorities.

Development | Close date: July 2, 2026
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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.

Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving