Researcher/Coordinator III

Be the bridge between science and action. In this role, you’ll collaborate with top researchers at to coordinate vital environmental projects, manage communications, and ensure research translates into measurable impact. Your organizational skills will help shape decisions that affect millions across the Great Lakes.

Join our team as a Research Coordinator/Scientific Project Facilitator and make a meaningful impact on Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory! In this dynamic role, you'll partner with the prestigious National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (NOAA GLERL), where you'll be at the intersection of cutting-edge environmental research and practical project management. You'll orchestrate critical modeling and prediction projects that directly inform decisions about lake levels, coastal flooding, and water quality—work that matters to millions of people across the Great Lakes region. As the vital link between scientists, stakeholders, and leadership, you'll coordinate project schedules, facilitate engaging meetings and workshops, manage key communications, and craft compelling technical documentation that brings complex research to life. This is your opportunity to apply your organizational expertise to real-world environmental challenges while working alongside leading researchers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your contributions will ensure the successful delivery of projects that protect and preserve one of North America's most valuable natural resources.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Pay range is from 37 an hour to 42.01