RESEARCH PROJECTS MANAGER Location: Boston, MA Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried Department: Research Reporting to: Chief Scientist Direct Reports: Research Department Intern Program Salary Grade: C-8 to C-20
About Earthwatch: For 45 years, Earthwatch has connected people from around the planet with world- class scientists to help change environmental policies, achieve critical conservation goals, and produce groundbreaking findings. We support real objective scientific fieldwork while connecting people to the environment in a personal and often profound way. Our participants contribute directly to urgent global environmental issues and have the adventure of a lifetime in the process. Each and every staff member genuinely believes in our mission. The work we do isn't just a job; it's about ensuring a brighter future for our planet. We are passionate, committed to excellence, and supportive of one another - and we love science! Plus, we occasionally get to go out into the field to collect data, be a part of cutting edge hands-on field science, and experience parts of the world that most people can only dream about. Position Summary The objective of this role is to support the development of Earthwatch's citizen-science driven research program. The Research Projects Manager will be responsible for: - supporting the development of new research projects that meet Earthwatch research standards; - ensuring quality information is known and documented for all Earthwatch research projects; - tracking and evaluating the impact of these projects toward our mission; supporting research input into grant proposals, and - maintaining relationships with scientists. Position Details and Application Process Interested applicants should review the full position description and submit a resume and cover letter via the form on the following page: http://earthwatch.org/About/Job-Details/research-projects-manager No phone calls please. Due to limited resources, we are only able to accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States. Earthwatch is an equal opportunity employer.
