Program Coordinator

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours/week, exempt with benefits

Job Level:

2.1

Compensation:

$60,205

Position Description
The Program Coordinator assists with the planning and implementation of volunteer management, environmental monitoring, and stormwater outreach programming across the organization. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating volunteers and data collection to support HRWC’s long‑term Chemistry and Flow Monitoring Program and assisting with its ongoing development and implementation. The Program Coordinator will also support other volunteer coordination, community engagement, and monitoring activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Volunteer and Monitoring Coordination (90%)

Coordinate and manage daily volunteer scheduling and field logistics during the April through September monitoring season

Plan and deliver multiple volunteer training events each year

Lead recruitment of volunteers and oversee development of outreach materials to attract and engage volunteers

Provide on‑call technical support to volunteers conducting independent fieldwork

Conduct in‑stream water quality monitoring, including measuring stream flow, collecting water samples, and using handheld water quality meters

Manage, maintain, and procure monitoring and laboratory equipment and supplies

Cultivate partnerships with municipalities, laboratories, volunteers, interns, and university collaborators

Perform E. coli analysis of water samples using IDEXX Colilert methodology, following established laboratory protocols and quality control standards

Oversee data flow from ArcGIS Survey123 into the program’s geodatabase

Review, validate, and process all incoming field and laboratory data to ensure accuracy

Identify data anomalies and coordinate follow‑up actions, as needed

Coordinate storm, outfall, and high flow monitoring, as needed

Conduct ongoing and annual program evaluations, assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement

Present monitoring results to watershed stakeholders and other public audiences

Assist with the coordination of watershed management programs and initiatives, meeting planning, project reporting, outcome tracking, and preparation of permit compliance documentation

Organizational Support (10%)

Participate in staff and departmental meetings, strategic planning, and other organization events and activities

Generate content for organizational newsletter, website, and social media

Support the development of new projects, grant proposals, and other fundraising efforts

Implement other HRWC priorities as a part of project teams and committees to advance the scientific and management goals of the Huron River watershed, on topics including but not limited to volunteer coordination and water quality

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience with volunteer management and/or environmental and water resources issues, or a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, natural resources, ecology, or a related field

Experience leading groups of people and/or coordinating volunteers

Self‑motivated, organized, and collaborative; ability to work independently and in teams

Values alignment with HRWC, including a commitment to equity, inclusion, and environmental justice

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with water monitoring and stormwater management

Proficiency with ArcGIS, Survey123, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite

Data management and statistical analysis skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting material to a variety of audiences

Familiarity with Southeast Michigan and the Huron River

Experience collaborating and working with diverse communities

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Access to and use of a vehicle and ability to travel within a five‑county area in southeast Michigan

Availability to work some evenings and weekends

Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone, including close vision for computer work

Ability to meet the demands of the work environment including physical activity (wading in streams and rivers, carrying equipment), being in indoor and outdoor locations in a variety of temperatures, light conditions, activity, and noise levels

Must maintain a valid driver’s license for driving in the State of Michigan

Compensation & Pay Transparency
The starting salary for this position is $60,205 and is non‑negotiable. HRWC is committed to pay equity, and all staff are hired at established rates. Employees receive an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%, applied consistently across the organization. Additionally, staff are eligible for merit‑based promotions, which carry an average salary increase of approximately 10% and are typically awarded every four to six years based on performance and organizational need.

Pre‑tax retirement account with HRWC match

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Paid time off including 7 holidays, plus a paid winter break between December 24 and January 2, plus vacation, sick and personal time

Professional development guidance and assistance

HRWC supports a hybrid work environment with the ability to work both remotely and from HRWC’s offices in Ann Arbor, MI. HRWC staff are expected to be office‑based a minimum of three days/week.

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