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About Project WET
Project WET is a global nonprofit organization that empowers educators to engage youth to understand water and solve local and global challenges. It achieves this through its high-quality educational resources, professional development training, and community engagement programs with schools, water utilities, nonprofits, and businesses.
Position Overview
Project WET is seeking a motivated and organized part-time team member to support market research, customer outreach, audience development, and sales. This role is ideal for someone interested in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business development, education, sustainability, or customer research.
The primary focus of this position will be helping Project WET better understand and reach key customer audiences with the goal of increasing awareness, engagement, and sales of educational publications and programs to further its mission.
This is a flexible hybrid position based in Bozeman, Montana, averaging approximately 10-15 hours per week.
The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and interested in helping Project WET better understand and reach its audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Audience Development
Research customer audiences and potential sales channels for Project WET educational materials and programs
Identify water utilities, schools, early childhood programs, nonprofits, educational organizations, and community groups that may benefit from Project WET resources
Research trends and best practices related to educational marketing, nonprofit outreach, and audience engagement
Help identify new opportunities for publication sales and program growth
Compile findings into organized spreadsheets, summaries, and reports
Outreach & Sales Support
Assist with customer outreach campaigns and promotional efforts
Help coordinate mailings of sample publications and marketing materials
Support customer database organization and tracking
Research conferences, events, and outreach opportunities relevant to Project WET audiences
Assist with sales tracking and audience engagement efforts
Fundraising & Campaign Support
Assist with fundraising campaigns, mailings, and donor outreach support
Help organize mailing lists and campaign materials
Conduct research related to donor audiences and engagement opportunities
General Program Support
Provide light administrative and organizational support for ongoing projects
Assist with document organization, data entry, and project tracking
Support preparation of presentations, outreach materials, and promotional resources as needed
Desired Qualifications
Strong organizational and communication skills
Detail-oriented and dependable
Comfortable working independently and managing flexible assignments
Ability to take initiative and work proactively with minimal supervision
Experience conducting online research and synthesizing information into actionable recommendations
Interest in marketing, communications, education, sustainability, nonprofit work, or business development
Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and spreadsheets
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, or email marketing platforms is preferred
Current college students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals are encouraged to apply
Position Details
Part-time: 10-15 hours per week
Flexible hybrid schedule
Based in Bozeman, Montana
Flexible scheduling around classes or other commitments
Weekly in-person meetings may be required
Compensation
Hourly pay range: approximately $20-$23/hour depending on experience and position structure.
Additional Information
Potential opportunity for expanded responsibilities over time.
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and audience development
Real-world experience conducting customer and market research
Exposure to educational publishing, outreach strategy, and fundraising campaigns
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental education work
Experience working with a collaborative nonprofit team engaged in national and international programs
Project WET is a global nonprofit organization that empowers educators to engage youth to understand water and solve local and global challenges. It achieves this through its high-quality educational resources, professional development training, and community engagement programs with schools, water utilities, nonprofits, and businesses.
Position Overview
Project WET is seeking a motivated and organized part-time team member to support market research, customer outreach, audience development, and sales. This role is ideal for someone interested in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business development, education, sustainability, or customer research.
The primary focus of this position will be helping Project WET better understand and reach key customer audiences with the goal of increasing awareness, engagement, and sales of educational publications and programs to further its mission.
This is a flexible hybrid position based in Bozeman, Montana, averaging approximately 10-15 hours per week.
The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and interested in helping Project WET better understand and reach its audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Audience Development
Research customer audiences and potential sales channels for Project WET educational materials and programs
Identify water utilities, schools, early childhood programs, nonprofits, educational organizations, and community groups that may benefit from Project WET resources
Research trends and best practices related to educational marketing, nonprofit outreach, and audience engagement
Help identify new opportunities for publication sales and program growth
Compile findings into organized spreadsheets, summaries, and reports
Outreach & Sales Support
Assist with customer outreach campaigns and promotional efforts
Help coordinate mailings of sample publications and marketing materials
Support customer database organization and tracking
Research conferences, events, and outreach opportunities relevant to Project WET audiences
Assist with sales tracking and audience engagement efforts
Fundraising & Campaign Support
Assist with fundraising campaigns, mailings, and donor outreach support
Help organize mailing lists and campaign materials
Conduct research related to donor audiences and engagement opportunities
General Program Support
Provide light administrative and organizational support for ongoing projects
Assist with document organization, data entry, and project tracking
Support preparation of presentations, outreach materials, and promotional resources as needed
Desired Qualifications
Strong organizational and communication skills
Detail-oriented and dependable
Comfortable working independently and managing flexible assignments
Ability to take initiative and work proactively with minimal supervision
Experience conducting online research and synthesizing information into actionable recommendations
Interest in marketing, communications, education, sustainability, nonprofit work, or business development
Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and spreadsheets
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, or email marketing platforms is preferred
Current college students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals are encouraged to apply
Position Details
Part-time: 10-15 hours per week
Flexible hybrid schedule
Based in Bozeman, Montana
Flexible scheduling around classes or other commitments
Weekly in-person meetings may be required
Compensation
Hourly pay range: approximately $20-$23/hour depending on experience and position structure.
Additional Information
Potential opportunity for expanded responsibilities over time.
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and audience development
Real-world experience conducting customer and market research
Exposure to educational publishing, outreach strategy, and fundraising campaigns
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental education work
Experience working with a collaborative nonprofit team engaged in national and international programs
Salary : $20 - $23