Job Opportunities

  • Development and Grants Coordinator

    The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Development and Grants 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 Development and Grants Coordinator at Maria Mitchell Association will be an integral part of our team, supporting the Maria Mitchell Association’s fundraising, grant management, and financial development efforts. 


    This position is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who excels in written communication and project coordination. Working closely with both the Development and Finance teams, the Coordinator plays a key role in advancing fundraising initiatives, managing grant processes, and ensuring successful donor engagement and events that sustain and grow the MMA’s mission.



    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, lfreedman@mariamitchell.org


    Application Deadline: November 1, 2025



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.