EOH Agricultural Program Manager

About the Position

The EOH Agricultural Program Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Agricultural Program in the Croton Watershed. The Program Manager will act as a chief liaison with the general public representing the agricultural program specific to water quality initiatives. The position requires a dynamic, goal‑oriented leader who is responsible for day‑to‑day supervision, contract management, and strategic planning objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy, environmental science, agriculture, natural resource management, engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service conservation practice standards.
• Knowledge of farming practices in commercial agricultural operations.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management.
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles and soil erosion control practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Experience writing and managing grants and contracts.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship within a team setting.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Experience leading group tours and planning education events.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the EOH Watershed Agricultural Program, including day‑to‑day supervision of WAC employees and respective subcontracts.
• Act as a chief liaison with the general public for representing the agricultural program specific to water quality initiatives.
• Ensure collaboration and coordination with the Wet of Hudson (WOH) Agricultural Program, as reasonably practicable.
• Conduct outreach to recruit new farms to the EOH Program as per work plan.
• Generate annual EOH Agricultural Program work plans for Whole Farm Planning (WFP), BMP implementation, and Annual Status Reviews and/or WFP revisions.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets for EOH program activity.
• Manage required DEP contract deliverables, prepare quarterly reports, and provide annual BMP and other data.
• Work closely with the WAC Finance office to ensure expenditures are within budget parameters and in accordance with WAC policy, including monitoring project spending and quarterly funding needs for BMPs.
• Monitor EOH Agricultural Program progress including planning, surveying, designing, permitting, and construction.
• Report to the EOH Committee on a bimonthly basis and prepare meeting agendas, program reports, PowerPoint presentations, and related handout materials.
• Develop new WFPs and other WFP revisions as per work plan and present to the EOH Committee for approval.
• Report quarterly to the WAC Board on EOH Agricultural Program progress.
• Coordinate program resources and subcontractors (e.g., NRCS, County Soil and Water Districts, WAC staff, and others) for WFP planning and implementation.
• Supervise program staff as assigned.
• Coordinate regularly with the EOH Forestry Program on all inter‑programmatic elements.
• Explore and develop opportunities for outside funding consistent with the organizational strategic and Resource Development Plans.
• Conduct Comprehensive Annual Status Reviews as per work plan with program participants.
• Collaborate with West of Hudson staff as required, including visiting the Walton offices generally once a month.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the WAC Executive Director.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the WAC Executive Director.
• Works closely with the EOH Agricultural Program Committee Chair on all functions of the program.

About Watershed Agricultural Council

The Watershed Agricultural Council (also known as “WAC” or “the Council”) works with farm and forest landowners in the New York City Watershed region to protect water quality on behalf of nine million New York City residents. WAC's mission is to promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the conservation of working landscapes through strong local leadership and sustainable public‑private partnerships.