Restoration Technician
Position Type
Temporary – One Year Expectation
Full-Time Employee with benefits
Salaried / Exempt
Position Summary
The Restoration Technician (RT) works under the supervision of the Director of Estuary Science and Restoration to support research on carbon storage within land and marsh habitats. The RT works both independently and collaboratively with Center staff, scientific partners, volunteers, and contractors to implement research, monitoring, and restoration activities outlined in the Center’s work plan.
Primary responsibilities include conducting field work, performing vegetation assessments, and collecting and processing soil samples for restoration and monitoring projects. Duties may also include data collection and analysis, permit coordination, and assisting with the preparation of reports and technical documents.
This is an entry-level, grant-funded position with a term not to exceed one year. The Center supports the professional development of people from diverse backgrounds.
Please see the following link for the full job description: Job Description
To Apply
Email resume or CV with cover letter in a single PDF file to hiring@inlandbays.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled.
The Center for the Inland Bays is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
Environmental Educator
Position Type
Seasonal – Expected February – October 2026
Part-Time – Expected ~28 hours weekly / Non-benefited
Hourly / Non-exempt
Position Summary
The seasonal Environmental Educator reports to the Manager of Environmental Education and collaborates with the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center) staff and volunteers to develop and deliver hands-on, science-based lessons and interactive programs. This role engages diverse audiences — including youth, families, and community members — through programs offered at the James Farm Ecological Preserve (Preserve) and at off-site locations such as K–12 schools, community centers, and local events, fostering stewardship and appreciation for the Inland Bays watershed.
Please see the following link for the full job description: Job Description
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and two references as a single PDF document to Jackie Knoll, Manager of Environmental Education, at hiring@inlandbays.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The ideal start date is February 2026, ahead of spring seasonal programs.
The Center for the Inland Bays is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from persons of every race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political belief, orientation, gender identity, veteran / military status.
Science Technician
Position Type
Temporary – One Year Expectation, Opportunity to extend
Full-Time Employee with benefits
Salaried / Exempt
Position Summary
The Science Technician (ST) works under the supervision of the Director of Estuary Science and Restoration and with the Science Coordinator to support research and monitoring on water quality, habitat restoration, and organismal ecology within subtidal, marsh, and land-based habitats. The ST works both independently and collaboratively with Center staff, scientific partners, volunteers, and contractors to implement research, monitoring, and restoration activities outlined in the Center’s work plan.
Primary responsibilities include conducting field work, maintaining continuous water quality data loggers, performing shellfish assessments, maintaining long-term databases (including within GIS) and collecting and processing samples for restoration and monitoring projects. Duties may also include data collection and analysis, permit coordination, and assisting with the preparation of reports and technical documents.
This is an entry-level position with an initial term not to exceed one year, there is the possibility of extension. The Center supports the professional development of people from diverse backgrounds.
Please see the following link for the full job description: Job Description
To Apply
Email resume or CV with cover letter in a single PDF file to hiring@inlandbays.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled.
The Center for the Inland Bays is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
