Sr. Program Specialist – Agua4All Program

Salary: $75,345 – $87,980
Location: Remote – Anywhere in the U.S.
Posting Date: March 12, 2026

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Organization Description: The Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) is a national network of nonprofit partners that works to ensure that rural and Tribal communities across the US have access to safe drinking water, wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal, and economic prosperity through technical assistance, training, and financial assistance in the smallest communities across the country, many of which are low income. RCAP builds capacity at the local level, while raising the voice of rural and Tribal communities through advocacy, storytelling, research, and strategic partnerships. Annually, RCAP serves approximately 2,000 rural and Tribal communities with an average size of less than 1,600.

RCAP is a Non-Discriminatory Employer: We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of identity or background.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Community Programs Director, this position manages various grant funded water and wastewater programs with an emphasis on establishing and overseeing the Agua4All Program. The A4A program increases access to safe drinking water by partnering with communities to install water bottle filling stations in high-need areas and addresses rural water quality and access issues.

The Senior Program Specialist provides guidance to regional partners and technical support for field staff and community members, including school and childcare personnel. They may also liaise with professional and nonprofit organizations and participate in topic-specific working groups.

Agua4All provides the following types of support:

Fund water bottle filling stations in schools and key community sites to help access and deliver safe, appealing, and affordable drinking water through a fountain spout and/or by filling up reusable water bottles. In areas where safe water is not accessible, certified water treatment, like a Point-of-Use filter, can be installed to treat drinking water on-site.
Fund reusable bottles for students and staff to further encourage increased water consumption.
Reduce disposable plastic bottle waste by encouraging tap water consumption and reusable water bottle use. Filling stations can include counters that measure impact showing reduced use of disposable plastic water bottles.
Provide student and community education on local water quality issues and promote healthy beverage choices.
Provide capacity building via training and technical assistance to school and community sites to ensure ongoing safe water access and the long-term operations and maintenance of newly added filling station and/or filter infrastructure.
Ensure students stay hydrated, which has been linked to higher academic performance.
Establish models and success stories for other schools, communities, funders and policy makers on how to access and promote safe water.

Work Location: While this is a remote employment position, there is a strong preference for candidates willing to work 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM central time. This position requires occasional travel approximately 4-6 times per year (estimated).

Role/Responsibilities:

Manage/co-manage federal and philanthropic grant-funded programs including the development and submittal of required funder reports, the development of subagreements, and regional and external partner oversight including deliverables and spending tracking. This may include the procurement and management of contractors.
Maintain communication with all Agua4All partners on project-related activities.
Support and lead RCAP’s WIIN Lead in Schools Working Group.
Assist with development of program deliverables and/or drive their completion.
Travel to Agua4All related events and to participate in workshops and programmatic events, RCAP program management meetings and other activities representing small, rural and Tribal communities.
Maintain and further develop collaborative relationships with funders, external water industry groups, and other entities that complement the work of RCAP
Generate or contribute to funding proposals
Serve as a reliable point of contact for regional staff and external partners on Agua4All matters
Participate in meetings/calls with RCAP network staff to advise on contract & compliance functions
Assist in designing and conducting training for RCAP network staff on relevant topics
Intersect with other internal groups, including communications, finance and research departments

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience managing programs with multiple deliverables and coordinating diverse partner organizations. Federal grant management experience preferred, including oversight of funder relationships, reporting, budgeting, and sub-agreement processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated project management abilities, including preparation of funder reports and delivery of public presentations.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment.
Strong relationship-building and trust-building capabilities, with proven skills in prioritization, negotiation, and partnership with various internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with the MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, is preferred.
Minimum of seven years’ relevant professional experience required
Bachelor’s degree preferred but may be substituted with additional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water regulations
Drinking water technical assistance and/or training experience
Experience working with and a passion for assisting rural, Tribal and underserved communities, especially schools and/or childcare facilities

Benefits: RCAP offers an outstanding benefits package which includes:

15 days of Vacation Leave (accrued on a prorated per payroll basis).
15 days of Sick Leave (accrued on a prorated per payroll basis).
9 scheduled federal holidays (New Years’ Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) and 3 floating holidays (which can be used anytime during the fiscal year) with one day of scheduled administrative leave the week between Christmas and New Years. (Presidents’ Day, Veterans’ Day and the Day after Thanksgiving are NOT scheduled holidays).
Platinum level Health Insurance with 100% of premium paid for the employee and 70% for dependents (currently provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield).
Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of the premium paid for both employee and dependents (currently provided through Delta Dental and VSP).
403b Retirement Plan with automatic employer contribution of 7% after 6 months of employment.
Employer paid Life, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
FSA Medical and Dependent Care Plans.
Optional Insurance plans available at 100% employee cost for Accident, Critical Illness and Supplemental Hospital.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume/CV to [email protected] by end of day April 15, 2026.

The Selection Process: Below is a tentative timeline of key events:

First round of Interviews: Week of April 20th
Second Round of Interviews: Week of April 27th
Job Offer (contingent upon reference & background check): Target May 1st
Preferred Start Date: Target May 18th, 2026

While we will proactively communicate these dates and any changes to you throughout the process, please consider placing tentative holds on your calendars for the initial screening and full interviews. Dates subject to change.