The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (RCD) seeks a Water Resources Project Manager to join a dynamic team of conservation and agriculture professionals. The Project Manager will work closely with staff and partners to lead projects and collaborations to support groundwater sustainability, particularly through Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR).

This position will have a unique opportunity to lead the Recharge Net Metering Program (ReNeM), a first-of-its-kind incentive program for accelerating installation of managed aquifer recharge projects on farms. They will manage this collaboration between the RCD, the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, UC Santa Cruz Hydrogeology (UCSC), resource agencies, researchers, landowners and growers to bring ReNeM to scale in the Pajaro Valley and foster partnerships and pilots to adapt this model program in other groundwater basins.

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To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and names and phone numbers of at least three references to: The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, c/o Lily Ruderman via email to lruderman@rcdsantacruz.org with “Water Resources Project Manager” in the subject line. If you would like additional information, please contact the RCD: Phone: (831) 464-2950.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS: Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, with interviews beginning the week of June 8, 2026.

The RCD is an equal opportunity employer.