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Current Job Openings

Agriculture Water Quality Program Coordinator​ (full-time)

The Agriculture Water Quality Program Coordinator will develop progressive strategies for each of the four agricultural pollutant categories: pesticides, nutrients, plastics, and GHGs. This position will have both specific program and general team responsibilities including:

 

Healthy Soils Program Management

  • Manage CDFA Healthy Soils Projects with growers and ranchers to sequester carbon dioxide on agricultural lands through practices that also build soil health.

  • Lead and facilitate workshops that highlight changes in agricultural practices and change-makers who are regenerating agricultural soils, improving water efficiency and quality, and bringing together cultural intelligence to produce healthy food products. 

  • Execute grant management, soil monitoring, cost-benefit analysis, and outreach activities to inform the broader agricultural community about the benefits and value of adopting Healthy Soil Practices.

 

Co-management Decision Support Tool Development

  • Develop a decision support tool for use by growers and buyers to aid in decisions about adopting vegetated ditches and other non-crop conservation practices while addressing food safety concerns for produce.

  • Work with CSUMB to sustain the rodent tracking and bird observation aspects of the project and incorporate findings into the decision support tool.

  • Collaborate with other organizations working on co-management to align and leverage joint efforts.

 

Coordinate the Agricultural Water Quality Alliance (AWQA)

  • Develop the program for AWQA partners to participate in shared concerns and aspirations.

  • Produce the monthly AWQA calendar announcement

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Grant Management and Grant Writing

  • Assist with writing future grants aligned with CMSF’s strategic direction and potential to make a positive impact.

  • Help strategize future directions of the water quality program and contribute to the development of grant proposals.

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For instructions on how to apply, and for more information, please read our job announcement here.

Urban Water Quality Program Coordinator​ (30 hours/week, 9-month term position)

The Urban Water Quality Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining our urban water quality program, including Snapshot Day and municipal water quality testing.

 

Job Functions

  • Coordinate the 2025 Snapshot Day, a water quality monitoring event in which over 150 waterbodies are monitored by trained volunteers to assess the health of coastal streams flowing into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS);

  • Coordinate the 2025 Dry Run/First Flush volunteer monitoring event, which collects water samples from storm drain outfalls prior to the first major rainstorm of the year (Dry Run) and during the first major rainstorm of the winter season (First Flush) to help guide local cities on where to implement best management practices to improve water quality;Work with municipalities and MBNMS to sample urban runoff, identify sources of pollutants and ensuring information is available and useful to resource managers in determining solutions;

  • Analyze data, create reports, and share findings from past and present water quality monitoring efforts and use findings to reduce threats to the water quality of the sanctuary; and

  • Write and submit grants to obtain future funds in support of ongoing and emerging water quality projects.

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For instructions on how to apply, and for more information, please read our job announcement here.

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