Agriculture Water Quality Program Coord III - Limited Service

Agriculture, Food & Markets Agency; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets seeks an Agriculture Water Quality Program Coordinator to administer grants and contracts, coordinate technical assistance to Vermont farms, and manage the Vermont Pay for Performance program, which provides conservation payments to farms to reduce phosphorus losses.

The role involves data management, farm outreach, field assessments across the state, and collaboration with farmers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental conservation, or related field with 2+ years experience, or Associate’s degree with 4+ years experience, or High School diploma with 6+ years experience.
• Experience with grant and contract management.
• Knowledge of agricultural conservation practices and nutrient management planning.
• Proficiency with GIS/mapping software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, and manage data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administer grants and contracts and coordinate technical assistance to Vermont farms.
• Manage the Vermont Pay for Performance program, which provides conservation payments to farms to reduce phosphorus losses.
• Perform data management and farm outreach across the state.
• Conduct field assessments and collaborate with farmers and partners; hybrid position with occasional farm visits.

Skills

Grant management

Data management

Independent work

Clear communication

Travel statewide

Outreach coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental conservation, or related field

Associate's degree with 4+ years experience

High School diploma with 6+ years experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets seeks an Agriculture Water Quality Program Coordinator to administer grants and contracts, coordinate technical assistance to Vermont farms, and manage the Vermont Pay for Performance program, which provides conservation payments to farms to reduce phosphorus losses. The role involves data management, farm outreach, field assessments across the state, and collaboration with farmers and partners. This is a hybrid position with occasional farm visits required.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental conservation, or related field with 2+ years experience, or Associate's degree with 4+ years experience, or High School diploma with 6+ years experience
• Experience with grant and contract management
• Knowledge of agricultural conservation practices and nutrient management planning
• Proficiency with GIS/mapping software and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, and manage data effectively
• Private transportation and ability to travel statewide required