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Town of Winifred
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Welcome to Winifred, Montana — a rural community rooted in history and looking toward the future. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong local values, and scenic Upper Missouri River Breaks surroundings, Winifred offers a unique blend of small-town character and community pride. The Winifred Community Center serves as a central hub for civic and cultural life, housing the local museum, public library, post office, municipal offices, and a rentable town hall available for meetings, events, and celebrations. Whether you’re visiting, doing business, or planning to call Winifred home, you’ll find a community dedicated to preserving its heritage while supporting continued growth and connection.
LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES
Town of Winifred, Montana
Position Opening: Clerk/Treasurer
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Position Summary
The Clerk/Treasurer performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and financial duties, including maintaining official records, managing municipal finances, supporting council operations, and providing customer service to the public. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small office environment.
Financial & Treasurer Duties
· Manage and invest Town funds in compliance with policies and regulations
· Maintain accurate accounting records, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash balances
· Complete monthly bank reconciliations
· Prepare payroll, quarterly tax filings (941), and workers’ compensation reports
· Prepare annual financial reports, W-2s, 1099s, and required state submissions
· Budget preparation for Town funds
· Participate in audits and financial reviews
Clerk & Administrative Duties
· Maintain official Town records and correspondence
· Prepare and post Council meeting agendas and packets
· Provide customer service, including utility billing and payment processing
· Manage hall rentals, communications, and general office operations
· Coordinate water/sewer billing, reports, and compliance requirements
· Assist with regulatory filings
· Maintain cemetery records and other municipal documentation
Minimum Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required
· Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, office administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
· Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting software)
· Ability to handle financial data accurately and confidentially
· Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with governmental accounting or municipal operations
· Knowledge of public finance, budgeting, and recordkeeping requirements
· Experience with Black Mountain Accounting Software or similar systems
· Must be bondable
Work Schedule & Environment
· Hours: 25–40 hours per week
· This position is primarily office-based and may require occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and routine use of office equipment.
Compensation & Benefits
· Salary: Depends on Experience
· Benefits: Paid personal and vacation leave
· The Town Council will consider establishing Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) benefits
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and references by email to winifredmayor@gmail.com or in person or by mail to: Town of Winifred
Mayor Shirley Dyer
210 Main Street
PO Box 181
Winifred, MT 59489
Position Opening: Clerk/Treasurer
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Position Summary
The Clerk/Treasurer performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and financial duties, including maintaining official records, managing municipal finances, supporting council operations, and providing customer service to the public. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small office environment.
Financial & Treasurer Duties
· Manage and invest Town funds in compliance with policies and regulations
· Maintain accurate accounting records, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash balances
· Complete monthly bank reconciliations
· Prepare payroll, quarterly tax filings (941), and workers’ compensation reports
· Prepare annual financial reports, W-2s, 1099s, and required state submissions
· Budget preparation for Town funds
· Participate in audits and financial reviews
Clerk & Administrative Duties
· Maintain official Town records and correspondence
· Prepare and post Council meeting agendas and packets
· Provide customer service, including utility billing and payment processing
· Manage hall rentals, communications, and general office operations
· Coordinate water/sewer billing, reports, and compliance requirements
· Assist with regulatory filings
· Maintain cemetery records and other municipal documentation
Minimum Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required
· Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, office administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
· Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting software)
· Ability to handle financial data accurately and confidentially
· Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with governmental accounting or municipal operations
· Knowledge of public finance, budgeting, and recordkeeping requirements
· Experience with Black Mountain Accounting Software or similar systems
· Must be bondable
Work Schedule & Environment
· Hours: 25–40 hours per week
· This position is primarily office-based and may require occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and routine use of office equipment.
Compensation & Benefits
· Salary: Depends on Experience
· Benefits: Paid personal and vacation leave
· The Town Council will consider establishing Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) benefits
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and references by email to winifredmayor@gmail.com or in person or by mail to: Town of Winifred
Mayor Shirley Dyer
210 Main Street
PO Box 181
Winifred, MT 59489
Swimming Pool Updates
The 2025 swimming pool season ended with the last day of the pool on Sunday, August 17th. The council would like to thank the life guards and our patrons for another safe and successful year. We would also like to thank Rick Baker for all of his hard work to get the pool ready and operating through the season.
The Town Council is looking for community members interested in serving on a planning committee for a new swimming pool and play area at the park. If you are interested in serving on this committee please notify Mayor Shirley Dyer at winifredmayor@gmail.com.
The Town Council is looking for community members interested in serving on a planning committee for a new swimming pool and play area at the park. If you are interested in serving on this committee please notify Mayor Shirley Dyer at winifredmayor@gmail.com.
Welcome Nicole Spang!
Hello to all and welcome to Winifred Museum!
I would like to introduce myself.
My name is Nichole Spang. My family homestead background for this area goes back 3 generations. My great grandparents were Bud and Ruth Moody. They were one of the original homesteaders here in the Winifred area.
I graduated from Grass Range High School. I went into the Service
right after High school graduation. I served Honorably in 2 branches of Service with a total of 18 years, Navy for 15 years and 3 years in the Army. I graduated from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana with my Bachelors in Occupational Safety & Engineering degree with an Associates in Applied Science.
I worked as a Occupational Safety & Health officer for Bechtel National Incorporated for 8 years in Richland, Washington at the Hanford Test site. I then worked 2 years for Patriot Fire Protection as an Occupational Safety Manager.
Currently, I am happily married for the last 14 years to my wonderful husband, Robert. We have 3 children together.
I am enjoying retired life as the Winifred Museum Curator.
I have a lot of passion for history here in Winifred Montana, because of my Great Grandparents and Grandmother Eva. Please come visit us here at our One and Only Winifred Museum. I look forward to meeting you all!
Winifred Museum Hours:
Winter by appointment only. Call Nicole Spang (Museum Curator) 406-462-5458
Open Season Hours
June-November 9:30-4:00 Wednesday-Fridays
9:30-2:00 Saturdays
11:00-3:30 Sundays
I would like to introduce myself.
My name is Nichole Spang. My family homestead background for this area goes back 3 generations. My great grandparents were Bud and Ruth Moody. They were one of the original homesteaders here in the Winifred area.
I graduated from Grass Range High School. I went into the Service
right after High school graduation. I served Honorably in 2 branches of Service with a total of 18 years, Navy for 15 years and 3 years in the Army. I graduated from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana with my Bachelors in Occupational Safety & Engineering degree with an Associates in Applied Science.
I worked as a Occupational Safety & Health officer for Bechtel National Incorporated for 8 years in Richland, Washington at the Hanford Test site. I then worked 2 years for Patriot Fire Protection as an Occupational Safety Manager.
Currently, I am happily married for the last 14 years to my wonderful husband, Robert. We have 3 children together.
I am enjoying retired life as the Winifred Museum Curator.
I have a lot of passion for history here in Winifred Montana, because of my Great Grandparents and Grandmother Eva. Please come visit us here at our One and Only Winifred Museum. I look forward to meeting you all!
Winifred Museum Hours:
Winter by appointment only. Call Nicole Spang (Museum Curator) 406-462-5458
Open Season Hours
June-November 9:30-4:00 Wednesday-Fridays
9:30-2:00 Saturdays
11:00-3:30 Sundays
Judith
Meet Judith — Winifred’s very own dinosaur celebrity 🦖
Did you know one of the most unique dinosaurs ever discovered was found right here near Winifred, Montana?
In 2005, Dr. Bill Shipp and John C. Gilpatrick were hiking at Paradise Point Ranch when they uncovered what would become one of the most exciting paleontology discoveries in the world. This incredible fossil — affectionately nicknamed “Judith” — is from the Late Cretaceous period and lived around 75–76 million years ago.
Judith belongs to a species called Spiclypeus shipporum, meaning “spiked shield,” named for her spectacular horned frill and dramatic spikes. She was the first of her kind ever discovered — and still the only one known in the world.
Today, you can see a cast of Judith’s impressive skull and signature spiked shield on display at the Winifred Museum — a reminder that even in small towns, world-class history can be hiding right beneath our boots.
Stop in, take a look, and imagine the ancient world that once existed right here in Central Montana. 🌾🦕
Did you know one of the most unique dinosaurs ever discovered was found right here near Winifred, Montana?
In 2005, Dr. Bill Shipp and John C. Gilpatrick were hiking at Paradise Point Ranch when they uncovered what would become one of the most exciting paleontology discoveries in the world. This incredible fossil — affectionately nicknamed “Judith” — is from the Late Cretaceous period and lived around 75–76 million years ago.
Judith belongs to a species called Spiclypeus shipporum, meaning “spiked shield,” named for her spectacular horned frill and dramatic spikes. She was the first of her kind ever discovered — and still the only one known in the world.
Today, you can see a cast of Judith’s impressive skull and signature spiked shield on display at the Winifred Museum — a reminder that even in small towns, world-class history can be hiding right beneath our boots.
Stop in, take a look, and imagine the ancient world that once existed right here in Central Montana. 🌾🦕
Winifred Library
We are grateful for our Winifred Library!
Here is a 2025 library breakdown by the numbers:
913 visitors to the Winifred Library
348 books checked out
$2,497 from Federation
$235 from Winifred Community Endowment
$1,069 in donations and fundraisers
$3,714 in new books bought!
Here is a 2025 library breakdown by the numbers:
913 visitors to the Winifred Library
348 books checked out
$2,497 from Federation
$235 from Winifred Community Endowment
$1,069 in donations and fundraisers
$3,714 in new books bought!
The Largest Tonka Toy Collection in the World!
The Winifred Museum is home to the Worlds Largest Tonka Truck Toy Collection! It is generously there on loan from John E. & Darleene P. Thompson.
Stop in sometime and check it out!
Winifred Museum Hours:
Winter by appointment only. Call Nicole Spang (Museum Curator) 406-462-5458
Open Season Hours
June-November
9:30-4:00 Wednesday-Fridays
9:30-2:00 Saturdays
11:00-3:30 Sundays
Stop in sometime and check it out!
Winifred Museum Hours:
Winter by appointment only. Call Nicole Spang (Museum Curator) 406-462-5458
Open Season Hours
June-November
9:30-4:00 Wednesday-Fridays
9:30-2:00 Saturdays
11:00-3:30 Sundays
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