OVERVIEW:

The Whitefish Lake Institute (WLI), a leader in water quality monitoring, research, and education, is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our non-profit team in Whitefish, Montana. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will play a key role in multiple aspects and initiatives of the organization. As part of a small but high impact non-profit team, the Program Coordinator will play a significant role helping WLI fulfill its mission to protect and improve water quality in the Whitefish area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

            Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate and train volunteers in the Northwest Montana Lakes Network (NMLN)
• Visit all 41 lakes in the NMLN once per year (July 15-August 15) to collect basic limnological information as coordinated with the lake volunteer(s)
• Data input and analysis for NMLN and other programs
• Conduct Aquatic Invasive Species early detection monitoring and control techniques
• Coordinate K-12 and adult educational opportunities, including visits to the WLI owned Viking Creek Wetland Preserve
• Coordinate the planning and execution of the Science Quencher (semi-annual)
• Co-coordinate the Montana Lakes Conference (4-year cycle—next event 2027)
• Supervise undergraduate summer intern
• Develop work plans and implementation schedules with the ED

            Other Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings, board meetings and WLI sponsored events
• Assist in data collection for the Whitefish Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Program that includes Whitefish Lake and local streams
• Draft articles and assistance in the production of the organization’s quarterly newsletter LakeFront
• Assist in special research projects
• Assist with boat and equipment maintenance
• Serve on external committees
• Fulfill miscellaneous tasks associated with a small non-profit corporation as assigned by ED

• Supply the following documents in a single PDF in the order listed below:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Writing sample
    • List three things that appeal to you the most about working for WLI (word count maximum= 300).

• Submit required information electronically to the search committee at info@whitefishlake.org. Put “Program Coordinator Application” in the subject line.
• Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025
• Position open until filled

About Whitefish Lake Institute

Founded in 2005, WLI is a science and education based 501(c)(3) non-profit in Whitefish, Montana led by a volunteer board of directors and assisted by a Science Advisory Committee. WLI partners with various organizations to creatively fund research and develop programs for Whitefish Lake and Whitefish area water resources. We accomplish our work through three program areas: Science, Education, and Aquatic Resource Initiatives.

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