Job Opportunities


  • Camp & Youth Engagement Coordinator

    The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Camp & Youth Engagement Coordinator to advance the organization’s mission of supporting a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island. 


    The Camp & Youth Engagement Coordinator at Maria Mitchell Association will be an integral part of our team, serving as the secondary point of contact for our Discovery Camp program as well as planning, coordinating and facilitating educational summer camp programs in addition to youth engagement programs. Duties also include staff training, daily operations management, supervision and instructional support. 


    This position offers a unique opportunity to foster and maintain relationships with campers, families and the community at large as well as develop and continue community and youth engagement after-school and special programs.


    Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to the MMA’s Director of Science and Programs, jgurley@mariamitchell.org.


    Application Deadline: January 15, 2024.

  • Director of Development

    The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Director of Development to advance the organization’s mission of supporting a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island. 


    Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will play a crucial role in our organization's growth and success by managing the daily operations related to development, communications, events, and cultivating relationships with current and prospective donors to secure gifts to support our mission. 


    The Director of Development leads a small development team and is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from individual donors, foundations, and corporations. This role requires a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with philanthropic supporters to create visibility for MMA’s impactful work with regard to the organization’s mission. 


    This position offers a unique opportunity to spearhead Annual Fund giving, major gifts, grants, corporate support, membership, and special events.


    Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to  the MMA’s Executive Director, Joanna Roche at jroche@mariamitchell.org


    Application Deadline: January 15, 2024.

  • Telescope Engineer

    The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Telescope Engineer to advance the organization’s mission of supporting a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island. 


    The Telescope Engineer at Maria Mitchell Association will be an integral part of our team responsible for the operation and maintenance of telescopic equipment and contributing to state-of-the-art image acquisition and data reduction for science and public outreach. Duties also include instructing and training MMA Personnel in the use of the MMA telescopes.  


    This position offers a unique opportunity to support public education and outreach as well as work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the advancement of human knowledge about the cosmos as well as the support of the NSF-REU and Post-baccalaureate NSF programs.


    Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to the MMA’s Director of Facilities, jfinger@mariamitchell.org.


    Application Deadline: Open until filled

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.


The Maria Mitchell Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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