The Water and Agriculture Program Manager leads and advances a conservation program to engage the agricultural sector and other water users through freshwater conservation strategies that incentivize sustainable use of water in Texas and meet TNC's 2030 conservation goals. This will include developing relationships with agricultural producer groups, the corporate sector, agencies, and other partners to facilitate conservation agreements and advance the adoption of agricultural practices enhancing water quantity, soil health, water quality, habitat, and climate resilience. This position will help organize, manage, and lead meetings, trainings, and outreach events, including the establishment of materials for collaboration among water users including farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, government agencies, conservation groups and scientists. They will assist with water and land transactions in focal geographies that achieve the flow restoration and conservation goals of TNC. They will address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, foster cross-site learning among partners, and implement collaborative solutions within the agricultural community to achieve conservation outcomes.

The responsibility and scope of the position are to:

Report to the Director of Water and Science as part of the Freshwater team and collaborate, as part of a matrixed organization, within the Texas chapter, Great Plains Division and North America Region. Develop relationships with water users and members of the agriculture sector in Texas. Advance conservation agreements with rural landowners and water users, including agricultural producers. Collaborate closely with TNC Great Plains Division and North America Region staff to advance organizational strategies and identify opportunities to leverage existing programs and relationships to the agricultural sector in Texas. Coordinate with external affairs staff on water policy efforts. Work closely with other programs (e.g., landscapes initiatives and nature and energy teams) throughout the Texas Chapter to meet program and chapter objectives. Will require frequent travel within Texas.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU If you are looking for a career to help people and nature, come join the Texas Chapter as the Water and Agriculture Program Specialist! Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We're looking for someone who is a creative, passionate, motivated problem-solver to advance strategies within the Texas Chapter and our Division. Come join TNC and apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING BA/BS degree and 5 years' experience in conservation practice, agronomy, agriculture or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated background in agriculture, ideally regenerative crop practices and/or irrigation efficiency. Experience in partnership development, preferably with Texas agricultural producer groups, corporate sector and state and federal agencies. Experience managing complex or multiple projects including workload, finances, and negotiating complex agreements. Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with federal and state farm & ranch support programs, particularly those being used to incentivize improvements in conservation. Knowledge of current trends, practices in water use, agricultural conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation. Experience with Texas water policy and/or water law, regulation, and management.