OCD is hiring!!

Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) Coordinator – This full-time grant-funded position will support the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and the Regenerative Agricultural Program across Ottawa County. See linked position announcement for further details.

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references as a single PDF to ottawacd@macd.org with the subject line “CTAP Coordinator”. The application deadline is December 16th, 2024 at 5:30 pm EST. If you have questions, please contact Natalie Bekins at 616-842-5852 Ext. 5.

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