Program Assistant

The Program Assistant position offers an incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience working with innovative land managers and partners to address Sonoma County's most pressing natural resource concerns. The Program Assistant will work alongside staff to provide support for all RCD program areas, in pursuit of multiple resource goals such as water quality, drought and fire resilience, soil health, and climate-beneficial farming. Reporting to the Agricultural Program Director, this unique position allows for a diverse workload both in the office and field. The individual must be highly motivated, enjoy working in a team environment, have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, be flexible to changing workload priorities, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have an ability to execute assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in soil science, rangeland management, agriculture, forestry, physical, biological, or environmental sciences, or related field and or a combination of education and experience, typically equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields • Familiarity with production agriculture and natural resource conservation principles and science, specifically soil erosion processes, water quality, stormwater runoff, and native plant communities • Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and effective mapping design principles • Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Experience with field work, including conservation/restoration projects • Eagerness in educating youth and attending community events • Highly motivated to take on new projects with the flexibility to work independently or as part of a team • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form, sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public, colleagues, and Board members • Competency in establishing cooperative working relationships and exceptional interpersonal skills • Flexible hours required, including some weekday nights and weekends, to attend community events, meetings, and conferences • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment • A valid driver's license, vehicle, and proof of auto insurance are required at the time of hire Desired But Not Required Qualifications: • Familiarity with North Coast ecosystems and environmental issues and natural resource conservation practices and principles • Experience working with dairy and or rangeland agricultural systems • Familiarity with carbon farm/regenerative agricultural practices and their significance to reaching climate goals • Contractor oversight of conservation implementation projects • Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in written form, sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public • Experience with Microsoft 365 applications • Experience using Airtable