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.
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. We will begin accepting applications for summer 2026 jobs on December 19, 2025.
Mono Lake Intern
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
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 (~45%), staffing the Information Center & Bookstore (~40%), 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.
Information Center & Bookstore Assistant
The Information Center & Bookstore Assistant promotes the Mono Lake Committee mission 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 gain experience working for an environmental non-profit, hone their communication skills, broaden their experience working with visitors, and gain practical experience working in a retail position.
Alkali Fly Research Technician
The Alkali Fly Research Technician supports the Mono Lake Committee’s mission to restore the Mono Basin by contributing to a long-term research effort that helps to monitor the ecological health of Mono Lake. This position plays a key role in advancing understanding of alkali fly productivity at Mono Lake, an important indicator of lake conditions and a critical food source for migratory birds. The position is well suited for individuals interested in entomology, environmental research, and gaining practical experience with a nonprofit organization engaged in science-based conservation.
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.
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.