You can't make footprints in the sand while sitting down."

–Nelson Rockefeller

Join Our Team

We currently do not have any open positions. Please check back with us soon!

We Are Hiring!

Apply today to join our team

Save the Dunes is now accepting applications for open positions on our team. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter by the dates listed in each position description.

Deputy Director

Full-Time

Save the Dunes is seeking a full-time Deputy Director to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and operational capacity. The Deputy Director is a senior leadership position with primary responsibility for advancing Save the Dunes’ fundraising efforts, organizational management, and providing project oversight for key initiatives. The Deputy Director serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and helps ensure strong internal systems, cross-department coordination, and organizational effectiveness. 

Native Landscaping Associate

Part-Time, Seasonal

Our team is seeking a part-time seasonal Native Landscaping Associate to support the maintenance of our native pollinator garden located at our headquarters in Michigan City during the 2026 growing season. This position will also help implement outdoor elements of our Barker House Master Plan, and support our staff on community outreach on native plants.

Save the Dunes is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values, and experiences of all people, and endeavor to be supportive and accommodating to all applicants.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Purchase Your National Park Pass
from Save the Dunes!

Save the Dunes is now selling National Park Passes! Your Pass allows you to access any and all Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the beauty of the Indiana Dunes and beyond. 10% of funds from passes purchased through Save the Dunes will go directly to supporting our mission.

Email or call us at 219-879-3564 to schedule a time to purchase your pass at our office at 444 Barker Road, Michigan City. Or come see us at any of our in-person events! 

Pass Options:

  • 7-Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $25
  • Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $45
  • Annual America the Beautiful National Park Pass — $80

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Happy #GivingTuesday!

Today is all about Getting Involved and Giving to the organizations you hold near and dear to your heart. We hope you will consider making Save the Dunes one of the organizations you support this year!

Your gift will be matched today thanks to our matching donors, Mark J. Mihalo D.D.S. Family Dentistry; CLH, CPA’s & Consultants; and Nancy Moldenhauer & Sharlene Livesay.  

Will you join their generosity by supporting Save the Dunes this Giving Tuesday?

Help us reach our goal of $8,500 by donating today!