Rainmaker
Director of Agricultural Development
$150K–$175K
Washington D.C. · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in agricultural policy, conservation policy, or agricultural government relations.
About the job
Leads Rainmaker’s USDA and agricultural-sector engagement, developing conservation programs, funding pathways, legislative strategy, and coalitions to connect precipitation enhancement with agricultural water needs.
What you'll do
- Manage relationships with USDA, Congress, agricultural organizations, producers, and regional stakeholders.
- Develop and pursue USDA conservation funding programs; lead Farm Bill and legislative strategy.
- Organize field demonstrations and align federal opportunities with state and regional water priorities.
What they ask for
- 10+ years in agricultural policy, conservation policy, or agricultural government relations.
- Thorough knowledge of USDA operations and conservation and water programs.
- Command of the Farm Bill, including authorization, conservation and research titles, and appropriations.
- Track record securing federal program funding and familiarity with grants, cooperative agreements, and cost-share processes.
Nice to have
- Direct agricultural or ranching background.
Pay
USD 150,000–175,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
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