The Whale Museum is seeking a person to fulfill the role of Sightings Network Coordinator & GIS Specialist. This is a year-round, full-time salaried position with benefits. Established in 1979 as the first U.S. museum dedicated to whales living in the wild, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. Our facility is located on San Juan Island, northwest of Seattle, Washington. This remote island is accessible only by ferry, boat or plane. This position works closely with the Executive Director as the Sightings Network Coordinator & GIS Specialist to manage a 60+ year longitudinal marine mammal sightings database, perform data entry and analysis, conduct outreach & promotion to increase sight

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