Job Opportunities
We know that we can’t protect and preserve this incredible resource on our own. We need your help to succeed.
Volunteer Board of Directors Openings:
Title: Board Member at Large for the Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA)
Term: Two or three-year board term with the option of renewal for three consecutive terms.
Title: High Student Board Member at Large for the Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA)
Term: One Year
Position Summary: Flathead Rivers Alliance Board of Directors is the governing body, overseeing vision, mission, and internal operations of the organization. Flathead Rivers Alliance Board members are elected to serve a staggered term of either two and three years; and shall serve until his/her successor is elected. Board members hold overall fiscal and managerial oversight responsibility for Flathead Rivers Alliance. They are charged with the supervision and oversight of Flathead Rivers Alliance mission. They are responsible for making decisions, delegating work, and assuring decisions are carried out in the manner intended. Ultimately, board members serve as ambassadors for Flathead Rivers Alliance mission, inside and outside of organizational commitments.
To Apply:
Please send letter of interest to info@flatheadrivers.org. Accepting letters of interest on a rolling basis until filled.
About the Flathead Rivers Alliance
Formed in 2019, the Flathead Rivers Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Flathead River System. As the only friends group for the two administrative agencies for the river system, it is our goal to extend the agencies capacity to administer the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the nationally designated Wild & Scenic River and uphold the remarkable and outstanding values of the river system. Through education, stewardship and outreach we empower active community and stakeholders, we work alongside our partners to maintain the health of the Flathead River watersheds and mitigate human impacts, as well as to ensure access and enjoyment for all users. The Spotted Bear Ranger District, Hungry Horse Ranger District, Glacier View Ranger District within the Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park and British Columbia-SE Kootenay are home of the three forks of the Flathead River. FRA works on the traditional homelands of the the Séliš, Ql̓ispé and Ktunaxa the longest-serving stewards of the river system. The river system has been traditionally frequented by Amskapi Piikani.
Each summer, Flathead Rivers Alliance hosts 300+ volunteers of all ages equating 1,700+ volunteer hours annually across a range of programs including, River Ambassador, River Recreation/Citizen Scientist, water quality monitoring, river invasive weed pulls, river cleanups, and river access improvement projects. Our work includes a multitude of year-round dynamic programs, events and projects. We believe in getting our hands wet, working alongside our partners and instilling stewardship into everyone we meet with a lead-by-example – we’ll-jump-first mindset. Through education and outreach we seek to provide the tools and access to knowledge that fosters an environment of self-teaching and pride in the river.
The Flathead Rivers Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Visit www.flatheadrivers.org for additional detail and information.
Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) appreciates your interest in our mission to support and enhance the outstanding and remarkable Three Forks of the Flathead River. Check back for future postings.
Our River Ambassador and River Recreation Monitoring Programs are excellent opportunities to get to know our organization better and be an active stakeholder. Volunteer as a FRA representative serving as a liaison with the public at popular river access sites or act as a citizen scientist for our agency partners. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.