We’re growing!
We are committed to helping our islands and coast meet the challenges ahead and working with these communities to build resilience along the Maine coast. This work wouldn’t be possible without a talented staff that brings a wide range of experience, skills, and passion to everything we do. If you are interested in working with us, please see our open positions below and continue to check this site or the Maine Association of Nonprofits Job Board for new opportunities as they become available.
Please refer to each job description for application guidelines, and contact Susan Haversat at HR@islandinstitute.org with any additional questions.
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Public Policy Director
In close collaboration with the Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer, the Public Policy Director leads the organization’s government relations work, policy campaigns, and works to influence public policy in ways that deliver real world outcomes for Maine’s island and coastal communities. They also help position the organization as a thought leader on key topics and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s work with strategic partners.
Only online applications are accepted. View the full program description and apply here.
senior Community Development Officer – Clean Energy
Are you enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the field of climate change, clean energy technologies and energy transitions? Are you interested in supporting Maine’s island, coastal and rural communities to better understand and address their unique energy challenges and opportunities? Island Institute has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team as Senior Community Development Officer – Clean Energy. This position brings substantial expertise, networks, and experience to deliver on the Institute’s strategic priorities related to supporting clean energy transitions, with a focus on rural/remote communities. This role helps develop and implement annual workplans related to clean energy strategies, including grant-specific deliverables.
Only online applications are accepted. View the full program description and apply here.
