The North Carolina Coastal Federation is the state’s only nonprofit organization focused exclusively on protecting and restoring the coast of North Carolina through education, advocacy, and habitat restoration and preservation. Formed in 1982, the Federation focuses on three main program areas: habitat restoration and protection; environmental education; and the encouragement of sound environmental rules and regulations and their enforcement.
The Federation’s headquarters is located in Ocean. It also maintains field offices in Wrightsville Beach and Wanchese.
Employment Opportunities:
Project Manager
Recruitment Range: $55,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience
Work Location: Wanchese, NC
Closing: June 26, 2026
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is currently seeking a Project Manager. The Project Manager works within the Program team to support and manage projects related to oyster restoration, water quality, shellfish resources, and coastal policy initiatives in North Carolina. This position combines project management, field coordination, stakeholder engagement, and applied coastal science.
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
