Water Stewardship Lead

AgriCapture

AgriCapture

United States

Posted on May 5, 2026
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Company Description

AgriCapture enables farmers to monetize their sustainable agricultural practices. The company specializes in delivering market-based approaches to conserving land, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, supporting watersheds and cultivating crops in environmentally responsible ways. As an industry leader in agricultural carbon credits and environmental asset certificates, AgriCapture plays a vital role in connecting farmers to environmental markets and premium supply chains.

Position Summary:

AgriCapture is seeking a motivated, Water Stewardship Lead to design, implement, and scale agricultural water stewardship projects. This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates in the Southeast United States. These projects introduce on-farm interventions to reduce water use and/or improve water quality. The Water Stewardship Lead owns this work end-to-end: from farmer engagement and enrollment through project design, data collection, and delivery of verified environmental assets.

This role also supports AgriCapture’s broader agriculture programs. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, organized, and comfortable working independently while working directly with farmers and agricultural partners. This is a field facing role that balances relationship management, enrollment activity, and coordination with internal teams. Regional travel will be required for grower meetings, enrollment activities, and partner coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Water Project Design & Implementation

• Lead the design and implementation of water stewardship projects, including water quality improvement, water use efficiency, and watershed health initiatives.

• Identify eligible acres and landowners for water stewardship programs and guide them through project enrollment and participation.

• Collaborate with internal product and science teams to ensure water projects meet registry, buyer, and regulatory standards.

• Support installation of irrigation infrastructure on program fields.

• Track project outcomes and identify opportunities to improve water program performance and scalability.

2. Farmer Relationship Management & Program Success

• Serve as the primary point of contact for enrolled farmers throughout enrollment, implementation, and reporting.

• Clearly communicate program requirements, timelines, and expectations across both carbon and water stewardship programs.

• Support farmers through enrollment, data collection, and ongoing participation to promote retention and long-term engagement.

3. Program Enrollment & Supply Origination

• Identify and engage prospective farmers to grow program participation in both carbon and water stewardship initiatives.

• Lead grower conversations by clearly communicating agronomic, environmental, and financial value propositions.

• Collaborate with advisors, partners, and agricultural organizations to expand farmer participation.

• Track enrollment progress and support supply targets.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working directly with farmers or demonstrated familiarity with agricultural production systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a farmer-first mindset.

• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment.

• Willingness to travel regionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water quality programs, water stewardship initiatives, or agricultural conservation practices.

• Experience working in agricultural irrigation, including irrigation system management, scheduling, or water use efficiency practices.

• Experience with carbon markets, conservation programs, or sustainability initiatives.

• Familiarity with on-farm data collection, compliance, or grower enrollment processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical premiums covered by both the employee and employer

• HDHP and HSA plans available

• Coverage for Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible PTO and paid holidays

• Parental leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Fitness expense reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer

AgriCapture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity, and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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