Open Positions
Founded in 1941, the NSS is the largest membership organization dedicated to caves & caving. Come work with us to explore, study, and protect caves. The following paid and volunteer positions are currently open.
Franks favorite shot đź“· Dave Bunnell
Operations:
Paid (Full Time)
The National Speleological Society is looking for its next Executive Director to help lead the organization into its next chapter. The Executive Director will lead the Society’s day-to-day operations and work closely with the Board of Governors, staff, division heads, volunteers, and members to strengthen the organization and advance its mission. This role calls for a collaborative and strategic leader who can work effectively across a diverse, volunteer-driven organization — while helping build the systems and resources needed for its continued success.
Conservation and Science Division, Cave Science Department:
Volunteer (5-10 hours/month)
Do you want to share your passion for caves and caving with others? The National Speleological Society (NSS) is looking for a dedicated volunteer to serve as the Chair of the Research Advisory Committee. A core part of our Society’s mission is to stimulate, recognize, and sponsor the study of caves and karst. To do this, the NSS has endowed funds and donor bequests to be used for cave and karst research by graduate and undergraduate students, educators, and post-doctoral researchers. The NSS Research Grant programs bestow awards across many scientific disciplines, including Biology, Geosciences, Geochemistry, Archaeology, Paleontology, Paleoclimatology, Karst Hydrogeology, Geospatial Sciences, Anthropology, etc.
The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) reports into the Cave Science Department in the Conservation and Science Division. The RAC Chair works with and directly reports to the Conservation & Science Division Head. The Chair will oversee a Committee to administer the Research Grant programs and NSS Projects. The NSS Conservation and Science Division consists of the Cave Management Department, Cave Conservation Department, and Cave Science Department.
The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) reports into the Cave Science Department in the Conservation and Science Division. The RAC Chair works with and directly reports to the Conservation & Science Division Head. The Chair will oversee a Committee to administer the Research Grant programs and NSS Projects. The NSS Conservation and Science Division consists of the Cave Management Department, Cave Conservation Department, and Cave Science Department.
