Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper
Are you passionate about protecting local waters? Do you like connecting with community members and helping to build a positive movement and implement change? Are you a solutions-oriented person with the courage to stand up to polluters? Are you equally at home out on the water and speaking to a crowd? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team? Will you be the strong voice that helps us answer to the water?
Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper (PBWK) seeks a full-time Waterkeeper to help us implement the pillars of our clean water goals - advocate, investigate, inspire, and thrive - as defined in our board-approved and recently published 5-year strategic plan. The Waterkeeper will report to the Executive Director and will be the primary person responsible for managing and growing programs.
PBWK is a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, an international movement with the mission to strengthen and grow a global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right to clean water. The Waterkeeper will be a full-time employee of PBWK who is independently licensed by the Waterkeeper Alliance.
The most critical skills for this position are excellent writing and public speaking, the ability to energize and engage our community, and persistence in pursuing restoration and advocacy opportunities. Experience with advocacy and/or regulatory enforcement is highly preferred.
The Waterkeeper will primarily work out of our recently acquired property located along the Little River in Belfast, though frequent field work and travelling throughout the Penobscot Bay watershed will be required. Longer travel will occasionally be required for professional conferences and events, including the Waterkeeper Alliance regional and international conferences. This is a full-time position with required flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and longer hours when necessary. The employee must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the communities where we work.
This position offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range from $70,000 to $90,000, based on experience and qualifications. This position will ideally start on or about May 15, 2026.
PBWK is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. This position uses a wide variety of skills; we encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit and have a passion for clean water, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.
For a full description of responsibilities and qualifications, as well as application instructions, please visit our website:
