Natural Resource Technician or Specialist/Project Coordinator

The purpose of the work, which typically consists of professional and administrative assignments, is to advise and motivate individuals and organized groups of landowners to address resource concerns on other agricultural land. Amador RCD is looking for someone experienced in agriculture to develop conservation plans and support regenerative agriculture projects with on-the-ground knowledge of conservation management practices, implementation of those practices and reporting to track progress. This position must be able to build trust, communicate with farmers and ranchers successfully, assess the landscapes, offer a suite of conservation management practices and creative ideas, ultimately, leading the efforts of building a farm/ranch plan with maps, charts, and written form with those interested. This must be performed with confidence and to support the direction of where the farmer/rancher would like to see their operation with soil health, Green House Gas (GHG) reduction, carbon sequestration, pollinator/wildlife habitat development, and more in mind. This position will also actively promote, facilitate applications, agreements/invoicing/reporting, implementation and ensure successful final reporting of local, state, or other cost-share funding opportunities for farmers/ranches.