California Water Resource Specialist
Quick answer
American Farmland Trust is hiring a remote Experienced California Water Resource Specialist (San Joaquin, CA) paying $65,000 - $70,000 per year to work on regenerative agriculture, groundwater recharge, and farmland protection.
- Role
- California Water Resource Specialist
- Organization
- American Farmland Trust
- Location
- San Joaquin, CA - San Joaquin, CA 93660
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $65,000 - $70,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The California Water Resource Specialist at American Farmland Trust will work on water resources efforts in California, focusing on regenerative agriculture, groundwater recharge, and farmland protection. The role involves project management, technical assistance, and collaboration with various partners.
What you'll do
- Managing multiple projects to help achieve AFT's San Joaquin Land and Water Strategy goals
- Providing technical expertise on a broad range of regenerative agricultural projects
- Providing technical assistance to farmers and ranchers
- Coordinating and linking research with different partners
- Analyzing farm conservation practice data
- Fostering collaborations among NGOs, agencies, academic institutions, water districts, and agricultural partners
What it takes
- Working knowledge of California agriculture and water resource-related issues
- Previous experience or willingness to learn agricultural conservation planning and implementation issues and techniques
- Interest in developing partnerships with the scientific community, farmers and ranchers, non-profits, corporations, agricultural retailers and industry, and government agencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Direct professional experience working with farmers, farmland owners, water quality monitoring and/or modeling experts, state and federal agencies, soil and water conservation districts, and others
- Dedication to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent vacation, medical, retirement, and other benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in San Joaquin, CA - San Joaquin, CA 93660.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $65,000 - $70,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include working knowledge of California agriculture and water resource-related issues, previous experience or willingness to learn agricultural conservation planning and implementation issues and techniques, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How can I apply?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a resume, a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for both AFT and this role, and complete all screener questions.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Farmland Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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