Rattlesnake Creek Project Manager
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a remote Rattlesnake Creek Project Manager based in Kansas paying $62,000-$72,000 to lead water conservation and irrigation programs within the local watershed.
- Role
- Rattlesnake Creek Project Manager
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Rattlesnake Creek watershed, Kansas
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $62,000 - $72,000 annually
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Rattlesnake Creek Project Manager is a three-year, fixed-term position responsible for planning and implementing water conservation programs in the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed of Kansas. The role focuses on deploying irrigation technology, precision fallowing, and water rights retirement through partnerships with agricultural stakeholders and researchers. The incumbent will provide technical leadership, coordinate conservation strategies, and negotiate agreements to achieve regional water-saving goals. This role involves regular fieldwork within the watershed while maintaining a primarily remote work arrangement.
What you'll do
- Plan and implement irrigation technologies and land stewardship programs on private agricultural lands.
- Foster cross-site learning among a multi-disciplinary group of conservation stakeholders.
- Develop and implement conservation strategies to achieve regional water savings.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Engagement team to implement grant deliverables like prescription fallowing and water rights retirement.
- Expand phreatophyte removal efforts in coordination with partner organizations.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, agronomy, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in natural resource management or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with agricultural entities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for public and media engagement.
- Proven experience negotiating complex agreements and understanding land acquisition principles.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive, comprehensive benefits including health care, flexible spending accounts, 8% 401(k) employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is primarily remote for candidates residing within or near the Rattlesnake Creek watershed in Kansas, such as St. John, Stafford, Hutchinson, or Great Bend.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual base salary for this position is generally in the range of $62,000 to $72,000, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
What are the core qualifications needed?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in an agricultural or scientific field plus five years of relevant experience, along with expertise in negotiation and agricultural land management.
How should I apply for this position?
The posting indicates a rolling interview process, so it is highly encouraged to apply as soon as possible via the organization's career portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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