Thank you for your interest in working at the Mono Lake Committee!
We’re biased, but we think it’s a pretty great place to work: we’re a friendly, welcoming, and close-knit staff who support each other and the organization’s mission. We’re committed to being good stewards and ambassadors for the Mono Basin while fostering the sense of wonder instilled by this magnificent landscape.
The Mono Lake Committee values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and volunteers feel respected and appreciated. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments.
Permanent positions
The Mono Lake Committee is not seeking permanent staff members at this time. Please contact Operations Director Anna Christensen with any inquires about permanent positions.
Summer seasonal positions
Each year, the Mono Lake Committee hires seasonal staff to help with canoe tours and walking tours, bookstore shifts, education programs, field monitoring, and events throughout the busy summer season. Applications for summer 2025 jobs began being accepted on January 1, 2025.
Information Center & Bookstore Assistant
The Information Center & Bookstore Assistant promotes the Mono Lake Committee mission in the Information Center & Bookstore by working with the retail, visitor services, education, and membership programs. The staff in the bookstore are the primary representatives of the Mono Lake Committee to approximately 35,000 visitors each year. The Information Center & Bookstore Assistant position is valuable for those wanting to further their communication skills, develop visitor services experience, and gain practical experience working in a retail position and for a successful environmental non-profit.
Canoe Program Coordinator (FILLED FOR 2025)
The Canoe Program Coordinator manages the Mono Lake Committee’s weekend canoe tour program on Mono Lake, coordinates weekday canoe tours for the Mono Basin Outdoor Education Center program, and arranges for private tours (approximately six to eight programs per week). The position entails working closely with other staff to schedule tours and ensure safe, high-quality guided programs, as well as maintaining the canoe equipment, managing reservations, tracking revenue, and towing the canoe trailer. This position is ideal for those wanting to further their interpretive skills and guiding experience and gain experience in the environmental non-profit world.
Mono Lake Intern (FILLED FOR 2025)
Mono Lake Interns assist with the Committee’s non-profit, mission-focused work. Mono Lake Intern duties include staffing the Information Center & Bookstore (~40%), leading interpretive programs (~40%), and working in the Mono Lake Committee office to support the organization’s work to protect and restore Mono Lake (~20%). The Mono Lake Intern position is valuable for those wanting to further their communication skills and gain practical experience working for a successful environmental non-profit.
Birding Intern (FILLED FOR 2025)
The Birding Intern position is similar to the Mono Lake Intern position with a special emphasis on leading interpretive bird walks, assisting with the Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua, and supporting existing research projects. Birding Intern duties typically include leading interpretive programs and supporting existing bird research projects (~50%), staffing the Information Center & Bookstore (~35%), and working in the Mono Lake Committee office to support the organization’s work to protect and restore Mono Lake (~15%). The Birding Intern position is ideal for bird enthusiasts wanting to further their interpretive, communication, and guiding skills with a successful environmental non-profit organization.
Field Monitoring & Reporting Intern (FILLED FOR 2025)
The Field Monitoring & Reporting Intern position is similar to the Mono Lake Intern position with a special emphasis on supporting the Mono Lake Committee’s stream restoration programs. Duties include collecting data in the field, plus summarizing and analyzing data (~40%), leading interpretive programs (~30%), and staffing the Information Center & Bookstore (~30%). The Field Monitoring & Reporting Intern position is valuable for those wanting to further their data collection and data analysis skills and gain practical experience working for a successful environmental non-profit.
Alkali Fly Research Technician (FILLED FOR 2025)
Alkali fly research is funded by the Mono Lake Committee through a grant secured from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife via the drought response provisions of Senate Bill 129. The selected candidate for this position will receive paid training from research director Dr. David Herbst to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for this role. Most work will be conducted at the Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory (SNARL) for the purpose of processing and counting alkali fly samples. Field work will occur intermittently at Mono Lake throughout the term of the position to collect alkali fly samples. The Alkali Fly Research Technician will deploy field sampling equipment and collect samples at sampling sites at Mono Lake; process, record, and analyze samples at SNARL; and organize, maintain, and report on physical and digital data sheets from lab and field work.
Volunteer
The Mono Lake Volunteer Program is a partnership initiative sponsored by the US Forest Service, California State Parks, and the Mono Lake Committee, with support from the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and the Bodie Foundation.
The program is always accepting new volunteers—thank you for your interest! For more information, visit the Volunteer Program page.
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Top photo by Andrew Youssef.