Director, Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP)

Location Notice: While the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is headquartered in Boston, the Director, Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP) position is based in Mattapoisett, MA (81-B County Road, Suite E, Mattapoisett, MA 02739).

Applicants should note that this position reports to and works primarily from the Mattapoisett office.

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

Description:

The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP), housed within the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, is a federally funded, science-based partnership dedicated to protecting and restoring the water quality and ecological health of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Working collaboratively with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state and federal partners, BBNEP provides funding, technical assistance, and strategic leadership to advance water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and coastal resilience initiatives throughout the region.

The BBNEP seeks a self-directed, goal-oriented, and strategically minded Director who can continue the NEP’s growth by maintaining productive partnerships with local municipalities, community partners including the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Buzzards Bay Action Committee, local institutions of higher education, state agency partners and the EPA, while forming new collaborations to advance our mission.   

The Director (Environmental Analyst V) provides strategic leadership and overall management of the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program. This position is responsible for overseeing program operations, budget and fiscal management, staff supervision, partnership development, and implementation of the Buzzards Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The Director works closely with local, state, and federal partners to advance science-based watershed protection initiatives and ensure the continued success and growth of the program.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide strategic leadership to BBNEP staff, Steering Committee, and subcommittees to guide implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and associated action plans.

• Lead long-range strategic planning, organizational development, and EPA five-year program evaluations, including CCMP updates and continuous program improvement.

• Identify and advance opportunities for program growth, innovation, and partnership development aligned with BBNEP’s mission and watershed priorities.

• Serve as a primary technical resource supporting municipalities, watershe