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  About Philanthropy at WHOI: WHOI has a strong history of fundraising from a broad base of supporters. Philanthropic giving from individuals, corporations, and foundations has been instrumental to advancing ocean research, technology and education. Private philanthropy has been an integral part of WHOI’s success since it was founded in 1930 with a $2.5M gift from the Rockefeller Foundation. Today, gifts from local, national and international donors continue to support WHOI’s mission and vision helping to...

An experienced program coordinator is desired to assist with management of several on-going oceanographic observational projects.  Typical duties shall include technical editing and proofing of proposals, scientific manuscripts, project reports, and technical reports.  The job shall entail monitoring of purchase orders, tracking expenses, and arranging travel for field work.  Creation of public websites for project outreach is desirable.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Administrative Assistant II to join the Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   Competencies: - Collaboration - Presents solutions to immediate and long-term problems. - Solicits opinions and forges compromises. - Reviews ideas and drafts work products with appropriate parties - Communication - Communicates independently internally...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking an experienced administrative professional to join the Geology & Geophysics Department. The internal working title for this position will be Research Administrator I; this is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for full benefits. Remote work is possible.   As part of the administrative team, this position interacts with a diverse group of scientists and staff, and supports a fast-paced, dynamic research environment with federal and non-federal sponsors. The work is varied and rewarding. The incumbent provides complex...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator to join the Development Department.    Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations and Stewardship, the Development Communications Coordinator will partner broadly with fundraising, scientific, and technical staff to generate written communications materials to advance fundraising strategies at WHOI. The Coordinator will take the lead on generating donor-facing materials...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has a strong history of fundraising from a broad base of supporters. Philanthropic giving from individuals, corporations, and foundations has been instrumental to advancing ocean research, technology and education. Private philanthropy, in particular, has been an integral part of WHOI’s success since it was founded in 1930 with a $2.5M gift from the Rockefeller Foundation. Today, gifts from local, national and international donors continue to support WHOI’s mission and vision helping to unravel the mysteries of the ocean and devise science-based solutions to planet-wide...

At Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), our mission is to understand the ocean for our planet and our future.  In pursuit of this aspiration are some of the most world’s most talented ocean scientists and engineers who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean to reveal its impact on our planet and our lives.  If you would like to support the people who go to impossible places to do impossible things, you can be part of making a difference.  The Development Office is looking for an organized, proactive, team-oriented, problem-solving administrative professional to support our Corporate and Foundation Relations team as Sr. Administrative Assistant...

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a Pre- and Post-Award Administrator to work in the Physical Oceanography (PO) Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. The Administrator will be responsible for working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and staff to manage pre- and post-award processes. Administrative support and financial management will include working with a portfolio (PIs), working on the full lifecycle of awards from proposal submissions through post-award activities, and ensuring compliance with agencies and institutional regulations, policies, terms, and conditions. Working within a world-renowned organization, the work is fast-paced and complex and...