Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate

Job Description:
This Central Pennsylvania-based position will work directly with farmers and landowners on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural best management practices, agricultural community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation, and more. The ideal location for this position will be in Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin or Juniata counties. However, strong candidates located in surrounding counties will be considered. The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate is a fast-paced, full-time position working under supervision of the Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Manager to help advance the Alliance’s Agriculture Program in Pennsylvania and throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

This position has a strong focus on outreach to farmers and private landowners. Substantial fieldwork is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.

This position has a 18-month term with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role based on funding availability and performance.

Specific Duties of the Position:

• Support the coordination, planning, and implementation of agricultural conservation practices on farms in Central Pennsylvania, which includes:
  • Conducting landowner outreach to priority farms of Alliance corporate and community partnerships.
  • Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, variable from week to week.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with farmers, agricultural consultants, contractors, federal and state agencies, corporate partners, conservation districts, and other industry stakeholders through site visits and meetings as needed.
  • Helps ensure project deliverables are met by providing field inspections and site visits.
• Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts by:
  • Providing event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance with appropriate oversight, such as programmatic and financial reporting.
  • Support corporate partners’ strategy and planning.
    Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.