Summer Internships: Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic

Summer interns in the Food Law and Policy Clinic have the unique opportunity to engage in action-based learning to gain a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing our current food system. Interns get hands-on experience conducting legal and policy research for individuals, community groups, and government agencies on a wide range of food law and policy issues, and are challenged to develop creative legal and policy solutions to pressing food issues. FLPC interns apply their knowledge from the law school classroom to real-world situations.

Examples of projects include: providing policy guidance and advocacy training to state and local food policy councils, assessing how food safety regulations could be amended to increase economic opportunities for small local producers, recommending policies to increase access to healthy food for low-income communities, identifying and breaking down legal barriers inhibiting small-scale and sustainable food production, and drafting state and federal legislation to reduce the amount of wasted food.

https://www.chlpi.org/about-us/summer-interns-program/

Fellowship Position in Sustainable Food Systems Announcement

Stetson University invites applications from highly-motivated and energetic emerging leaders for the Brown Teacher-Scholar Fellow in Sustainable Food Systems.

This two-year residency fellowship involves undergraduate teaching, research, and community involvement related to sustainable food systems. 

Candidates with expertise in food policy, food justice, community health and/or urban and innovative food production systems are encouraged to apply. The Fellow will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of faculty engaged with the Central Florida regional food system.

Download the job description for details and application instructions.

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SENIOR ATTORNEY – SUSTAINABLE FERC PROJECT

Natural Resources Defense Council

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.4 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 500 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman and Beijing. Position Summary: NRDC is a seeking Senior Attorney to work with the Sustainable FERC Project team in our Washington, DC office. The Sustainable FERC Project is an initiative housed in NRDC’s Energy and Transportation Program that represents many national and regional environmental organizations on transmission grid regulations and policies related to the deployment of renewable energy, demand response, energy efficiency, distributed generation and energy storage. The Project serves as a voice of the environmental and clean energy community at FERC and in FERC-jurisdictional grid market and planning regions on electric system policies and regional transmission grid planning processes. The Project’s current priorities include removing market barriers in the RTOs/ISOs to ensure a level playing field for renewable energy and demand-side resources, improving FERC’s Order 1000 on transmission planning and cost allocation, navigating a successful legal and policy course through the blurred lines of federal and state electricity regulatory jurisdiction, and ensuring comparable treatment for non-wires options like demand response and energy efficiency in grid planning and markets. Find out more at www.sustainableferc.org. The successful applicant will help to manage the Sustainable FERC Project’s advocacy to integrate wind, solar, energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, and similar clean, low-carbon energy resources into the electric grid through reforms to FERC-jurisdictional markets, operations, and planning. Position includes leading advocacy at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, identifying key regulatory grid issues and developing strategies to address those issues, advocating for changes in line with those strategies, and supporting litigation in support of the Project’s mission. The role calls for the combination of leadership and advocacy skills with the flexibility, diplomatic, organizational and communication skills necessary to facilitate coalitions of many organizations and allies around different issues. Successful candidates will have demonstrated both strong independent initiative and the ability to contribute effectively as a member of a team and collaborate across organizations.

Conceive and advocate for FERC-jurisdictional solutions to achieve the Sustainable FERC Project’s mission and goals for clean energy development and a low-carbon electricity future, including solutions for wholesale electricity market design and performance, transmission planning and cost allocation.Advocate for other federal and state regulatory and legislative reforms to power grid policies necessary to accelerate the transformation of our nation’s energy to a mix of low-carbon renewable energy and demand side resources.Provide counsel and guidance to coalition members on FERC-related energy policy issues, including issues impacting both federal and state authority over electricity.Represent our coalition and NRDC at FERC and FERC-jurisdictional planning and market regions, Congress, state commissions, and other forums and proceedings.Identify allies and build coalitions of clean energy and public interest organizations across the country.

Minimum 5 years experience and a graduate level degree; JD strongly preferred. A degree in a related discipline such as energy, public policy, finance, economics, or engineering will be considered, preferably in combination with a JD.Significant experience in FERC, RTO/ISO and/or state utility commission rulemakings and/or other related proceedings.Excellent legal writing skills and the ability to grasp and translate technical transmission grid issues into plain English.Oral advocacy experience and comfort speaking in varied settings, ranging from working groups to conferences.Strategic thinking ability.Strong interpersonal skills.Willingness to travel (estimated 25% of the time).Able to lead and participate on teams that work collaboratively toward shared outcomes. NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. 

We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. T

o apply, please create a profile and upload your resume and cover letter. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please email us at hr@nrdc.org. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org

Impossible Foods

Assistant General Counsel

Do you want to be part of an exciting company dedicated to solving the greatest challenge humanity faces? Then Impossible Foods is the place for you.
Impossible Foods was founded 5 years ago to solve this problem by inventing an efficient, sustainable way to transform plants into irresistibly delicious, nutritious foods that deliver all the pleasures and nutritional benefits consumers demand without the destructive environmental impact. Our first product, the Impossible Burger, was introduced by top chefs to the world is currently available at various restaurants across the United States.
The Legal Department at Impossible Foods is seeking an experienced midlevel attorney to join our team as Assistant General Counsel.  This attorney will support Impossible Foods’ growing sales and marketing departments. The ideal candidate must be capable of (i) developing relationships with key stakeholders across functions; (ii) collaborating on and implementing compliant solutions to issues arising as we grow our sales and marketing departments; (iii) handling day-to-day review of contracts and providing advice in real time; (iv) implementing appropriate processes and training so that our growing sales and marketing teams understand and operate legally. The person should be a highly organized, energetic, detail-oriented, creative problem-solver with sound judgment.

You Will:

Draft and negotiate a variety of sales, marketing and advertising agreements, including distribution agreements, standard terms, and conditions for the sale of goods and master services agreements.
Handle US and global copyright and trademark issues relating to marketing and sales initiatives.
Manage multiple deals and support colleagues to ensure business initiatives are executed timely and accurately.
Advise the sales and marketing teams on legal issues and risks and company policies.
Exercise sound judgment when negotiating key business and legal terms.
Collaborate with outside counsel on commercial matters.
Collaborate with the rest of the Legal Department in handling the various issues faced by a high-growth, well-funded startup.

You Have:

Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to successfully set priorities, perform tasks in an orderly fashion and meet deadlines.
Extensive experience with nuanced commercial legal issues, ideally within the food supply chain and food procurement.
The desire and ability to meet the needs of a high-growth, fast-paced, pre-IPO Silicon Valley startup company.
Outstanding analytical, communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Excellent legal and business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A strong work ethic, ability to operate well independently and without close supervision.
Team player and fun to work with.

Chief Counsel for Trade Enforcement and Compliance

Office of the Secretary - Washington D.C.

The Office of the General Counsel is looking for an energetic, innovative legal officer who will enjoy working in a dynamic and mission driven organization as the Chief Counsel for Trade Enforcement and Compliance in the Office of the General Counsel.

The Chief Counsel for Trade Enforcement and Compliance is the principal advisor to the General Counsel on legal aspects of the Department’s activities in the field of Enforcement and Compliance. As Chief Counsel, the incumbent serves as the legal advisor to the Under Secretary for International Trade with respect to Enforcement and Compliance-related matters. The incumbent is responsible for providing legal advice and legal counsel and services to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. The incumbent is also responsible for providing sound legal advice on a broad and complex range of issues arising from the administration of the antidumping and countervailing duty laws and various other laws affecting imports into the United States. The incumbent provides counsel in connection with other U.S. or international trade dispute mechanisms,operates at a senior policymaking level, and integrates legal knowledge with a sophisticated grasp of domestic and foreign trade and economic policy concerns. Additionally, the incumbent deals regularly with high level officials outside the Department and will often be the International Trade Administration or Enforcement and Compliance representative in dealing with the public, other agencies, Congress, foreign governments, and international bodies.

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Responsibilities

The Chief Counsel for Trade Enforcement and Compliance will be responsible for planning, carrying out and directing the performance of work and activities as outlined below:

• Provides legal support to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance for all matters relating to the administration of the antidumping law (19 U.S.C. §1671, et seq) and the countervailing duty law (19 U.S.C. §1673, et seq), including: 1) providing advice during all administrative proceedings and concurring on all preliminary and final administrative determinations; 2) handling related litigation pursuant to Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); 3) handling related litigation in the Federal Courts and the World Trade Organization (WTO), in coordination with the Department of Justice or the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), as appropriate; 4) providing legal advice and assistance in connection with other WTO proceedings, including multilateral and bilateral negotiations, and the activities of the Committees on Antidumping and Subsidies and Countervailing Measures; 5) drafting and providing legal advice concerning amendments to the relevant statutes and regulations, in close coordination with other relevant offices within the Department, including the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulation; 6) providing legal advice assistance in connection with related bi-lateral and multi-lateral negotiations, including those for suspension of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations; and 7)providing analyses and advice with respect to other legal issues concerning imports into the United States.
• When appropriate, in coordination with USTR, provides advice on questions concerning the consistency with U.S. law and the WTO Agreements of benefits provided by the federal, state, or local governments.
• Provides legal support with respect to the negotiation and implementation of free trade agreements, to the extend government subsidization or unfair private pricing practices are involved. Advises on the interpretation and application of WTO and other Agreements, to the extent that they relate to government subsidization, private pricing practices, or other matters within the jurisdiction of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
• Provides appropriate legal support to the Under Secretary for International Trade and Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, including providing legal advice, litigation support, drafting statutory amendments and regulations, and coordination with other agencies as appropriate, in connection with programs and statutes.
• Responsible for bringing to the attention of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel all matters that have significant policy or legal implications.
• Coordinates with Chief Counsels for the Bureau of Industry and Security and International Commerce on all trade-related legal matters that raise issues within their respective jurisdictions. Provides referrals and assistance to the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Oversight concerning legislation, Congressional testimony, and regulatory issues for client offices. Provides referrals and assistance to the Assistant General Counsel for Administration and Transactions and the Assistant General Counsel for Employment, Litigation, and Information on personnel and other administrative law matters for client offices.
• Provides first level or second level supervision for attorneys, paralegal specialists and support staff, including recruiting, assigning work, evaluation performance, resolving personnel problems and recommending promotions and awards.

Snell & Wilmer LLP - Natural Resources Attorney

The Salt Lake City office seeks to expand its Natural Resources practice.  The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of experience in natural resources development, environmental permitting and water rights.  Preferably the candidate will bring some portable work, but will also be expected to service existing needs at the firm. Utah Bar, or the ability to gain access to the Utah Bar is required.

More information here.

NRDC - Spring Legal Externs

Overview

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the power of more than two million members and online activists with the expertise of nearly 500 scientists, lawyers, policy advocates, and other professionals across the globe ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff – a force for nature - work out of offices in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana and Beijing.

NRDC is seeking 3 legal externs to work with the Environmental Justice, Marine Mammals, Water and Air teams in our Santa Monica office. NRDC’s spring legal externs may participate in writing briefs, drafting complaints, preparing legal analyses, obtaining affidavits, investigating violations of environmental laws, developing policy advocacy campaigns, and drafting white papers and comments for submission to administrative agencies. NRDC hires passionate students who possess the intelligence, skill, self-confidence, and maturity to take on substantial responsibility. Our externs play an active role on the frontlines of the environmental movement. An NRDC extern will typically work on a variety of projects and amass experience that he or she could not obtain anywhere else. This is an unpaid externship to take place over the course of the spring academic term.

Responsibilities

• Research legal, factual and policy issues relevant to NRDC’s environmental work in Los Angeles
• Draft, proofread, and edit documents (e.g., research memoranda)
• Generally assist the Santa Monica attorneys with various projects

Contribute minimum 20 hours/week over the course of the spring academic term

Qualifications

Required

• Enrollment in law school;
• Must receive school credit in exchange for externship work;
• Outstanding academic record;
• Local to the Santa Monica office;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple demanding tasks;
• Ability to work both on a team and independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines;
• Exceptional research, writing and communication skills;
• Strong interest in environmental issues in the Los Angeles region; and
• Enthusiasm for NRDC’s mission

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

NRDC - Program Advocate or Attorney - Alaska

Overview

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a U.S. and international environmental action organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.  NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff has helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many implementing regulations.  Our cases enforcing and defending federal and state environmental laws have played a major role shaping current environmental policy throughout the country.  Our staff of more than 600 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, and Beijing.

Position Summary:

NRDC is seeking an experienced attorney or policy advocate for our Alaska Project, working in NRDC’s office in Washington, DC or San Francisco with periodic travel to Alaska and elsewhere, providing highly effective advocacy, collaboration, and leadership in challenging, high stakes conservation campaigns across a spectrum of forums, focusing principally on federal public lands and waters in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Conducting successful advocacy related to conservation of natural areas and wildlife in and offshore Alaska, preferably including legal advocacy;
• Coordinating with and enhancing the advocacy efforts of other groups working to conserve natural values and places in Alaska, including local and regional partners and Alaska Natives;
• Developing strong substantive expertise in scientific, technical, and legal issues relevant to Alaska conservation;
• Collaborating with and providing expertise and strategic assistance to NRDC staff in other projects and programs;
• Drafting briefing papers, formal comments, testimony, and other advocacy documents;
• Communicating effectively with media professionals about Alaska conservation issues;
• Contributing to NRDC public communications, including social media;
• Assisting with outreach to NRDC members, donors, and funders;
• Staffing NRDC leadership for high level meetings; and
• Contributing to making NRDC’s work more relevant to diverse communities and interest groups;

Qualifications

• Either (i) a law degree or advanced degree in the natural sciences and a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience related to federal policy advocacy (including time in a policy-related congressional or agency staff position), or (ii) a relevant bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ such experience;
• Demonstrated success both (i) working collegially on and (ii) providing leadership in, policy advocacy;
• Strong aptitude for mastering scientific and technical background for policy debates; and
• Highly developed writing skills.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems is desirable but not required.
• Ability to travel to other NRDC offices and Alaska on a monthly basis.

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal.  Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs.  Please reference where you saw this posting.  NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

NRDC - Staff Attorney or Policy Analyst

Water Program

Overview

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the power of more than two million members and online activists with the expertise of nearly 500 scientists, lawyers, policy advocates, and other professionals across the globe ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff – a force for nature - work out of offices in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana and Beijing.

NRDC is seeking a Staff Attorney or Policy Analyst to work with the Water Program in our Santa Monica or San Francisco offices. The successful candidate will be expected to play an important role in formulating and implementing NRDC’s efforts to improve agricultural water use efficiency, protect threatened aquatic wildlife and ecosystems, and advance more sustainable water policies in California and nationwide. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of attorneys, policy analysts, and other staff engaged on these issues within the Water Program as well as across the organization and with key partners.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing current federal, state, and local water policies; and promoting relevant innovations
• Advocating at the state and federal level on California water policy, especially relating to agriculture, fisheries, water quality and water supply
• Building alliances with environmental, environmental justice, and sustainable agriculture-focused groups, and other relevant stakeholders to support sustainable water policies in California and nationwide
• Pursuing and/or supporting litigation in state and federal court, where necessary, to achieve our programmatic objectives
• Supervising the work of contractors and interns
• Travel necessary to implement work plan objectives in national, state, and local areas of focus

Qualifications

• Law degree or advanced degree in public policy, water resources, agriculture, engineering, or a related subject
• Minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a related field
• Knowledge of California water policies, especially as they relate to agriculture, fisheries and the Bay-Delta
• Strong advocacy experience on environmental issues; experience working with underrepresented communities a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Experience in building collaborations with non-traditional allies and in working with local, state, or federal water agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team to build upon strengths of the program

 To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Earth Justice - Alaska

Litigation Attorney

The Alaska office of Earthjustice is seeking applications for an Associate Attorney position. 

The core issues for the Alaska office include protection of the Alaska coastal rain forest, safeguarding of America’s Arctic, action to combat climate change and limit its effects, wildlife conservation, protection of lands and waters from mining activities, conservation of the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska marine ecosystem, air and water quality enforcement, and national park and other public lands management.  Our clients include national, regional and local conservation organizations, Alaska Native tribal organizations, and community groups, as well as other organizations concerned about enforcing the laws to protect the environment.

The Alaska office has locations in Juneau and Anchorage. 

The term for this position is three years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Among other responsibilities, the Associate Attorney will:

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential litigation projects;
• Draft motions, briefs and other pleadings;
• Prepare comments on proposed agency actions, permits, and environmental review documents;
• Investigate facts and assist with case development; and
• Interact with clients and work with experts.

The Associate Attorney may have primary responsibility for some matters but will generally work collaboratively with other lawyers in the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law school graduate admitted to or prepared to apply for admission to the Alaska Bar;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Strong self-motivation;
• An ability and willingness to work closely with others;
• A commitment to public interest work and the role of Earthjustice and its mission;
• Preferably, one to three years of litigation or other relevant experience post law school;
• An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations;
• Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and other application materials online using the Jobvite system. We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.

Please submit the following:

• Resume.
• A cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the associate position.
• A legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages).
• A copy of your law school transcript.
• Contact information for three professional references.

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FARM MANAGERRED WIGGLER COMMUNITY FARM

• DATE POSTED October 20, 2017

• LOCATION Germantown, MD

• CATEGORY Agriculture / Nonprofit

• JOB TYPE Full-Time

  

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Red Wiggler Community Farm (a recognized 501c3 non-profit) is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Founded in 1996, Red Wiggler’s main tenet is to provide gainful employment for adults with developmental disabilities through a unique horticulture program that uses organic agricultural practices. The bulk of this program focuses on building a vocational structure that identifies and builds on the capabilities of our clients with developmental disabilities. We call our clients “growers”. We assign the growers farm tasks based on their individual abilities which are nurtured by our staff. Our growers cultivate vegetables on seven acres, and then sell or donate this produce to a diverse population.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Farm Manager co-manages with the Field and Facilities Manager, planning and implementing daily activities at Red Wiggler. The Farm Manager's primary responsibilities for our vegetable operation include: greenhouse management, implementing planting schedules, managing work crews, harvesting, and post-harvest handling and distribution. Management activities include managing volunteers and growers, setting vocational goals, teaching job skills, and tracking skills development. The Farm Manager will participate in overall leadership of the nonprofit including: developing and implementing safety practices, hiring and supervising seasonal staff and apprentices, and participating in strategic planning.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of experience in sustainable farming, with at least two years of proven farm management experience

• Experience with greenhouse management, post-harvest handling, and storage of vegetables

• Strong mathematical and computer skills, including calculating distributions and keeping records of planting, harvest, and distribution

• An associate’s degree or relevant experience

• Experience working with students and people with developmental/intellectual disabilities will be helpful

• Tractor operation experience preferred

• Farm market/retail experience preferred

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to safety

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, less than 50k
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Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)

Executive Director

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that operates Certified Farmers’ Markets in the metropolitan Los Angeles area, including the largest, the Sunday Hollywood Farmers’ Market which celebrated 26 years of service in 2017.  Other Markets include Echo Park, Atwater Village, Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, Central Avenue and Watts/Willowbrook MLK Hospital Campus.

SEE-LA also is a statewide leader in the SNAP/EBT, WIC and Market Match benefit and incentive programs which provide the opportunity for low-income customers to purchase the freshest fruits and vegetables available at local farmers’ markets.  SEE-LA has also experienced tremendous growth in recent years through expansion of its Champions for Change/Pompea Smith Good Cooking Buena Cocina Nutrition Education program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.  

The mission of SEE-LA is to build sustainable food systems and promote social and cultural activities that benefit both low-to-moderate income residents of Los Angeles while also supporting California small- and mid-sized farms and local small businesses.  SEE-LA’s current fiscal year operating budget is approximately $1.7 million dollars.  SEE-LA currently has a total staff of 31 full and part-time employees and its administrative offices are located in Hollywood.    

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Function of Executive Director:

The role of Executive Director (ED) of SEE-LA is accountable for providing leadership, fiscal oversight, strategic direction and a clear vision for the development and achievement of the organization’s mission in partnership with the 12 member Board of Directors.  The ED has the primary role in developing new and innovative plans for strategic planning, fund development, staff development, annual budgeting, marketing and public relations as well as setting organizational policies and standards.  The ED is also tasked with identifying new programs and initiatives to enhance the agency and further its mission and services.  In addition to providing organizational leadership, the ED must be comfortable with and able to work with a myriad of funders corporate, private and governmental as well as many community stakeholders.     

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• The Executive Director must be an empowering lead of the organization, collaborative thinker and creative problem-solver with outstanding communication and diplomatic skills;
• Possess at least 5-7 years of successful leadership experience in a diverse organization;
• Demonstrate solid general management skills including managing many diverse groups of people possessing different interests and talents, ability to exercise change management when necessary, the ability to make very difficult budget decisions when required, financial skill ability, fund development and fundraising, and comfort with all types of contributor including government, corporate, foundation and individuals of all backgrounds as well as experience managing contract staff and services;
• Grant Proposal writing experience;
• Experience working with nonprofit Boards and members of myriad backgrounds, interests and financial resources;
• Public speaking experience and ease preferred;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both professional as well as support personnel.

Major Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assumes fiduciary responsibility of managing SEE-LA’s annual operating budget to ensure fiscal solvency, prepare the annual budget in conjunction with the Board and ultimate budget approval by the Board, ensures the staff adhere to the approved budget and develops a long-term plan to maintain financial sustainability of SEE-LA and facilitation of agency annual audit(s);
• Manages and oversees the fund development efforts of SEE-LA, including planning, strategies and implementation, tracks and determines the financial needs of the organization. Monitors current and future revenue streams including individual donations and grants as well as annual fundraising event productions and goals, as well as ensuring all contract and grant compliance as well as annual tax return (IRS 990) filings;   
• Works in a collaborative and cooperative manner many various SEE-LA stakeholder groups of divergent backgrounds, including funders, community representatives, political figures and government officials, farmers, artisans and local businesses;
• Oversees and manages all of SEE-LA’s programs, projects and commitments to ensure successful implementation and that each program and farmers’ market has the necessary resources, both financial and human that is needed to function efficiently;
• Hires, develops, manages and supports a high quality and productive staff through supervision, delegation and internal and external staff development and team-building and performance evaluation. Provide staff with opportunities for growth where possible through the budget;
• Serves as a non-voting member of the SEE-LA Board of Directors. Supports Board meeting administration including attending and reporting at all Board meetings and keeping all Board members updated on the current status of the organization and advising Board on all pertinent strategies, resolutions, and issues of importance at-hand;
• Stays informed of new industry developments and trends in order to create a strategic vision that supports growth and relevance of SEE-LA.   

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. 

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, varies DOE, $75,000.00 - $90,000.00HOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

POLICY INTERNSHIP: SPRING 2018

OMPANY DESCRIPTIONThe National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. NSAC’s vision of agriculture is one where a safe, nutritious, ample, and affordable food supply is produced by a legion of family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while protecting the environment, and contributing to the strength and stability of their communities. NSAC member groups advance common positions to support small and mid-size family farms, protect natural resources, promote healthy rural communities, and ensure access to healthy, nutritious foods by everyone.  By bringing grassroots perspectives to the table normally dominated by big business, NSAC levels the playing field and gives voice to sustainable and organic farmers.JOB DESCRIPTION

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is currently seeking a Policy Intern for the spring term beginning in early January 2018 and lasting until mid-May 2018.  This position is paid, full-time, and is located at NSAC’s Washington, D.C. office on Capitol Hill.

NSAC is the leading advocacy organization for federal policy that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems.  NSAC’s collaborative work environment offers a unique career opportunity to advance federal sustainable agriculture policy as part of a dedicated and effective team.  The Policy Intern will have the opportunity to work on a range of issues and campaigns, including local and regional food systems, working lands conservation, beginning and minority farmer issues, sustainable agriculture research, crop insurance reform and much more. The spring policy intern will have the opportunity to directly engage in NSAC’s 2018 Farm Bill campaign.

Position Description

NSAC’s Policy Intern will work closely with NSAC’s policy team on the full range of daily activities in our fast-paced D.C. office, including:

• Support policy staff with Hill outreach
• Attend meetings and Congressional hearings and report back to staff
• Conduct research and data analysis to support policy development
• Write policy blog posts and contribute to Federal Register comments (as applicable)
• Manage dissemination of Weekly Roundup newsletter
• Provide backup support for incoming calls and other administrative duties
• Assist with other projects and assignments as needed

Qualifications

• An understanding of and passion for sustainable agriculture
• Basic knowledge of the federal policy-making process
• An appreciation for how federal policies may affect different constituencies, including historically under-represented communities, and willingness to apply an equity lens
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Willingness to work around a demanding congressional schedule and deadlines

NSAC can work with the applicant’s school or program to make the internship fit criteria for academic credit or field placement experience. 

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: hourly, $15/hr or moreWORK VISAThis employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicantsHOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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