Career Opportunities
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Economic Viability Intern
The Watershed Agricultural Council is seeking an Economic Viability Program Intern to assist the Economic Viability Program with Pure Catskills membership relations and support, Pure Catskills Guide deliveries, document archiving, content development for various electronic and print media, event coordination and setup, and creating outreach materials consistent with messaging of the Pure Catskills Buy Local Campaign which will reinforce the positive impact being made in the region. This is a 10-week summer position that pays $17.30 per hour. Must have a dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job. E.O.E. WAC will accept cover letters/resumes through March 19, 2025.
Economic Viability Intern Job Description
To apply send cover letter and resume to:
Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
44 West Street, Suite 1
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]
Seasonal Intern Positions (6)
The Watershed Agricultural Council seeks 6 Seasonal/Temporary employees to perform various duties as part of the Watershed Agricultural Program (WAP) serving farms within the NYC Watershed. Five (5) of the positions will be Nutrient Management soil samplers who will perform the duties of soil sampling and data collection. One (1) position will be a WAP Technical Intern who will perform the duties of Best Management Practice (BMP) installation, repairs and inspections. Other duties will entail Whole Farm Plan monitoring, soil sampling and BMP data collection. Both job descriptions available below. These are 10-week, 40/hr a week summer positions that pay $17.30 per hour. Must have dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job. E.O.E. Please specify which position(s) you are interested in on your resume. Deadline March 14, 2025.
Nutrient Management Intern Job Description (5 openings)
WAP Technical Intern Job Description (1 opening)
To apply send cover letter and resume to:
Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
44 West Street, Suite 1
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]
Head of Administration
The Watershed Agricultural Council is seeking a Head of Administration. The Head of Administration directly supports the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Finance Director and the Board of Directors. The position requires independent judgment, skilled communication, and obsessive attention to detail. The Head of Administration is an integral part of the Executive Team and shall conduct business in a highly professional and confidential manner. This position works under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations. This is a new position with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2025. This is a non-exempt position. Qualifications and requirements detailed in the position description below. Salary range: $65,000-$70,000 dependent upon experience. EOE. Review of applications will begin February 17, 2025.
To apply send cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]
Watershed Forestry Educator – Intern/Seasonal
The Watershed Agricultural Council’s Forestry Program is seeking a seasonal Watershed Forestry Educator to provide support for educator training programs and forest landowner outreach, education, and stewardship programs within the NYC Watershed. This position is located in our East of Hudson office, Patterson, NY. This is a 10-week summer position that pays $18.90 per hour. Must have dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job. E.O.E. Applications accepted through March 21, 2025.
To apply send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:
Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]
Easement Program Stewardship Specialist
The Watershed Agricultural Council is seeking an Easement Program Stewardship Specialist. The Stewardship Specialist will steward assigned conservation easement properties and projects and ensure that landowners are following the terms and conditions of their conservation easements. This position works under the supervision of the Easement Program Stewardship Coordinator.
Qualifications and requirements detailed in the position description below. Salary range: $55,000-$60,000 dependent upon experience. EOE. Open until filled.
To apply send cover letter and resume to:
Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]
Agricultural Program Manager – East of Hudson
The Watershed Agricultural Council seeks to hire an East of Hudson Agricultural Program Manager. The 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 Program Manager will provide oversight of the EOH planning and engineering departments. This position reports to the WAC Executive Director. Qualifications and requirements detailed in the position description below. Salary range: $90,000-99,000. EOE. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected].