California Center for Cooperative Development: Cooperative Dev't Specialist (Davis,CA)

Cooperative Development Specialist

Full Time Exempt with Benefits

Location:  Davis, CA

http://www.cccd.coop/about-us/job-opportunities

California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD) is accepting applications for a full time, salaried, and exempt position “Cooperative Development Specialist”.  The Specialist will work from CCCD’s Davis office with travel to locations of our projects throughout California.

Summary: 

The Cooperative Development Specialist will support projects involving people who are interested in starting cooperatively owned businesses within the food system, including marketing fresh and value-added fruits and vegetables, retail grocery stores, and farms operated as worker cooperatives.  The specialist will also provide ancillary education related to general farm production and marketing, and  business planning.  Many of our project partners include groups who speak English as a second language. The agriculture projects include those based on fruit, vegetables, grain, and processed food producers in separate projects and includes working with local technical assistance provider partners for each project.

This position allows for the Specialist to grow into work within other sectors, including housing and non-rural service oriented worker cooperatives.

Download the full job description.

Download the CCCD Application form

INQUIRIES BY EMAIL ONLY at info@cccd.coop

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition: Three Policy Positions in DC

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of over 120 grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities.

NSAC is currently seeking candidates for three Policy Specialist positions. These positions are located at NSAC’s DC office on Capitol Hill and are full-time exempt positions. Each one of five Policy Specialists at NSAC reports to NSAC’s Policy Director.

NSAC advocates on a wide range of federal farm and food policy issues, including research,
conservation, food systems, farm programs, and food safety. Each Policy Specialist focuses on a
variety of those issues and interacts with coalition members through issue-specific policy committees.
The three open positions focus on:

Position 1: Legislation and federal regulations that relate to food safety, product labeling, and
other policies and programs that support market access for family farmers and local and regional
food enterprises;

Position 2: Federal agricultural research, education, and extension policy and programs, and
overarching coordination responsibility for NSAC’s work on organic agriculture, across the full
range of NSAC’s policy portfolio; and

Position 3: Family farm and sustainability issues, with a specific focus on commodity programs,
crop insurance, market competition, and agriculture and immigration issues.

In addition, each policy specialist also: (a) Serves as a secondary staff for another issue cluster (an
assignment that will be determined once the successful candidates are on board), and (b) Engages as a
member of the NSAC Policy Team with the NSAC Diversity Committee, furthering our racial equity
efforts.

Position Description -- NSAC’s Policy Specialists:

• Act as the lead staff to one of NSAC’s five Issue Committees. The three positions we are
hiring for will staff these committees: (1) Food System Integrity (FSI), (2) Research, Education
and Extension (REE), and (3) Farming Opportunities and Fair Competition (FOFC), helping
the Committee develop and advance administrative, regulatory and legislative priorities
• Advocate with executive branch agencies (USDA, FDA, EPA, etc.) on a regular basis, and on
Capitol Hill as needed
• Draft policy materials, including policy papers, testimony, legislation, rulemaking comment
letters, and regular policy blog posts
• Contribute to the organization’s annual planning, priority setting, fundraising, and coalitionwide
meetings
Apply an equity lens to all of the above, and strive to advance racial equity both within the
coalition’s internal processes and through its external campaigns and policy goals
• Represent NSAC at a variety of partner meetings and coalitions both in DC and around the
country
• Represent NSAC at conferences and to the media as needed

General Qualifications

• A deep understanding of and passion for sustainable agriculture and food systems
• A strong working knowledge of the federal policy-making process
• Two or more years of legal, regulatory, agency, legislative, or lobbying experience, or other
significant agricultural policy experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications and public speaking skills, including ability to
translate complex federal regulations and policies into farmer-friendly materials and talks
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a wide, diverse range of partners and colleagues
• Willingness to work around a demanding administrative deadlines and congressional schedule
• Willingness to travel domestically several times a year
• Background with grassroots advocacy campaigns a plus
• Experience with print, radio, and online media a plus
• Experience with large, multi-organization grassroots coalitions a plus
• Bilingual fluency in a language other than English a plus (Spanish, Hmong, Creole, etc.)

Specific Qualifications

Position (1) Food Systems Integrity
• A strong working knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and administrative law
• Legal background, including administrative law experience, preferred but not required
• Background in produce and/or meat and poultry food safety policy a plus

Position (2) Research, Education and Extension
• A strong agricultural research and education background
• Interest in and knowledge of policy issues related to food and agricultural research
• An advanced degree in a science/research-related discipline a plus

Position (3) Farming Opportunities and Fair Competition
• A strong grasp of federal farm programs and their impact on the structure and sustainability
of agriculture
• Advanced work in agricultural economics or policy preferred but not required
• Experience working in a Congressional office


Compensation and Benefits

Salary is on a competitive non-profit scale, $55,000+, and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. NSAC offers an excellent employer paid benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Application

Please send resume, your salary requirements, the names and contact information of
three references, and a brief cover letter including an explanation of your interests in sustainable
agriculture and federal policy, and which position(s) of the three you are applying for, to NSAC at
applications@sustainableagriculture.net. Please combine all documents into one PDF application. All
communications will be treated confidentially. Resume reviews begin immediately. No phone calls
please.

NSAC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications
from groups that have been historically under-represented, including but not limited to women and
people of color. Please also see NSAC’s Statement on Racial Equity. NSAC makes hiring decisions
without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class.

Junior Level In-House Corporate Attorney for Olam-US

The global agribusiness corporation Olam U.S. is seeking a junior level corporate attorney to join their in-house legal team. The position is in Fresno, California with the possibility of transferring to another Olam location after 18 months of training.

From the Olam website: 

Established in 1989, Olam is today a leading global agri-business operating from seed to shelf, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 22,000 customers worldwide. Our team of 72,000 employees across 66 countries has built leadership positions in several of our 18 platforms, including cocoa, coffee, edible nuts, spices, rice.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze and review a variety of contracts with vendors, customers and other third parties (examples include, NDAs, Supply Agreements, MSAs, Consulting Agreements, Software License Agreements, POs. Lease Agreements, etc.);
• Draft, develop and update contract templates and other forms used by the organization;
• Negotiate contracts, alongside business personnel, under swift time constraints while meeting deadlines;
• Support business leadership, as well as other members of the U.S. Legal group, with legal and regulatory advice, and assist on various business transactions;
• Provide support on corporate, real estate and litigation matters as appropriate;
• Research and analyze the law on complex issues to support business/legal decisions;
• Advise business personnel in a way that ensures compliance with rules and regulations;
• Assist in the development of policies and practices based on federal, state and local legal requirements;
• Prepare responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies and other applicable parties;
• Stay current on legal and regulatory issues affecting the company and the industry;
• Collaborate on various legal, business, and administrative functions as needed by the head of the U.S. Legal group and the global legal department; and
• Assist with the managing of outside legal counsels, as needed for litigation and corporate transactional issues.

 For more information visit the job description at  http://olamusacareers.applytojob.com/apply/Ikiqnw5kSr/Junior-InHouse-Counsel

USDA Regional Attorney - Little Rock, Arkansas

Associate Regional Attorney
USDA


This position is located in the Little Rock, Arkansas Branch Office of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Department of Agriculture. The office is physically located in the Federal Building at 700 West Capitol Street, in Little Rock. The incumbent serves as Associate Regional Attorney and supervises and manages a Branch Office, which, under the direct supervision of the Regional Attorney, provides legal services to field offices of USDA agencies administering programs within a geographical area assigned to the office.

Major Duties Include:

• Supervise Attorneys and Legal Support Staff.
• Provide Legal Advice to Agencies of the USDA.
• Represent Agencies of the USDA before administrative tribunals.
• Serve as liaison between agencies of the USDA and Department of Justice in Judicial Litigation.
• Serve on USDA-OGC Management Team.

GS 15 

Salary $121,280 - $157,663 / year

For more information, see the USAJobs listing at 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/500508800

Davis, Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland

Corporate Transactions Attorney - Restaurant/Food & Beverage - Mid to Senior Level - Portland

Job Description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks an exceptional mid- to senior-level associate attorney with strong corporate finance and transactional skills to work directly with the leaders of its nationally-recognized restaurant and food & beverage industry business transactions practices based out of beautiful Portland, Oregon. The forward-thinking and mission-based groups represent the interests of nationally-known, leading, emerging, and mature companies in significant financing and M&A transactions.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in: (i) venture capital and growth equity financings, (ii) private equity and mergers and acquisitions, (iii) managing client relationships and handling the ongoing needs and work flow of a variety of high-growth clients in different stages of development, and (iv) leading deal teams and executing complex transactions. We are seeking a highly capable, driven lawyer with the desire to practice with and enhance an entrepreneurial team. Candidates must have at least three years of experience, excellent academic credentials, writing skills, and references. Experience working on national deals in a large law firm is preferred. DWT’s working atmosphere is fun, fast-paced, and collegial, and partnership advancement potential is strong. While the partners leading these industry groups reside in Portland - a vibrant city with easy commutes and high quality of life - we will also consider candidates in Seattle or San Francisco. Moving and bar expenses paid.

For more information visit the firm webpage for this position -  https://careers.dwt.com/corporate-transactions-associate-attorney-restaurant-food-and-beverage-mid-to-senior-level-portland/job/8569760

CRS Natural Resources Policy: Application Period Extended

Analyst in Natural Resources Policy

CRS has extended the application deadline for the Analyst in Natural Resources Policy, GS-11 until June 4, 2018.

Click here for more information.

Clinical Instructor: Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL FOOD LAW AND POLICY CLINIC

Clinical Instructor - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (relocates to Cambridge, Massachusetts, in late 2018)
(open until filled)

The Clinical Instructor will report to the Director of the Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC), the Clinical Instructor will work independently and with the Director, staff, and students on a broad range of international, federal, state, and local policy projects addressing the health, environmental, and economic impacts of our food system.

The Instructor’s work will entail, but is not limited to: Developing and leading the work on one or several FLPC projects, which includes managing and directing the day-to-day project work, managing relationships with clients and partners, and developing and implementing long-term strategic goals for the project; Supervising clinical students on projects and training these students on a broad range of lawyering skills including problem-solving, law and policy analysis, research and writing, oral communication, and leadership; Assisting with development and teaching of classroom courses offered in conjunction with the Clinic; Delivering talks and trainings to food policy groups and government officials, and presenting on FLPC’s work at national conferences and events; Leading and supporting the administrative tasks of the Clinic, including conference and event planning, student outreach, communications, development, and other tasks that arise; and, Helping to set and implement the vision for the ongoing development and success of the innovative food law and policy work conducted by FLPC. Performing other duties as assigned.

JD Degree required, earned at least three years ago and a minimum of three years relevant experience. This is a term appointment currently expected to extend to 5 years from the date of hire, subject to funding and departmental need.

For additional information and to apply: http://hr.harvard.edu/jobs/
Requisition # 45665BR : Clinical Instructor

Auburn: Director of Strategy - Hunger Solutions Institute

Auburn University is seeking the next Director of Strategy and Policy for the Hunger Solutions Institute. Applications will close June 1.

For more information, please go to Director of Strategy / Policy on the Auburn Human Resources webpage.

Campaign Manager, Food & Environment Program, Union of Concerned Scientists

Campaign Manager

Food & Environment Program
Washington, DC Office

The Position

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. UCS combines technical analysis and effective organizing and advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for stemming the tide of global warming, sustainable food policy and agriculture, energy and transportation, fighting misinformation and reducing the threat of catastrophic nuclear war.

Within that mission, the Food and Environment (F&E) program is working towards our vision of a just, equitable, & sustainable food system, from farm to fork. The F&E Campaign Manager uses their knowledge of food and agriculture policy and coordinates the team’s outreach activities to successfully advocate for policy changes at the local to national levels. Responsible for contributing to the overall campaign strategy and setting priorities to generate a successful, high visibility, and high impact campaign for the F&E team. Works collaboratively to ensure good integration between advocacy, outreach, analytic, and media activities. Monitors and assesses changing conditions and adjusts tactics and priorities accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic outreach to advance the F&E program’s goals
  • Develop overall campaign strategy, set priorities, establish metrics, and implement systems to generate a successful, high visibility, and high impact campaign.
  • Analyze opportunities, develop measurable goals and strategies, build target lists, and develop and execute tactics for advocating with the public and decision-makers.
  • Lead efforts to organize, mobilize, and energize our members and experts. Ensure our engagement strategy prioritizes outreach to experts from diverse backgrounds.
• Manage internal coordination and staff activities
  • Ensure all campaign elements are coordinated to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Track metrics regarding success of outreach efforts to demonstrate the campaign’s impact.
• Coordinate outreach activities with other UCS programs and departments
  • Plan and lead outreach to, relationship building with, and organization of stakeholders including farmers, scientists, and grassroots/community groups.
  • Manage relationships with allies and represent F&E with allies and coalitions and at public events and conferences.
• Maintain knowledge of science and policy issues and of outreach methods.
• Maintain and update working knowledge of food and agriculture science and policy and the associated racial equity and social justice issues and implications.
• Stay informed about national policy developments and implementation of federal rules as well as new organizing tools and methods to influence national policy.

More information at: USC Jobs webpage

IDFA Counsel - Washington, DC

International Dairy Foods Association

Director, Regulatory Affairs and Counsel

Position responsibilities are split between regulatory and legal activities.  Position advocates for the dairy industry on a variety of regulatory and legal issues including environmental, worker safety, sustainability, organic, food defense, food safety, and GE labeling issues. Position requires understanding, explaining and resolving complex issues involving diverse state/federal regulations and policies that directly impact the food and dairy industries. The most critical aspect of the position is to help members understand what is required of them so that they can be in compliance with the numerous rules and regulations that impact their businesses on a daily basis. Position reports to the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.

For Job Responsibilities and Job Requirements see IDFA job posting.

CRS Analyst in Environmental Policy

Analyst in Environmental Policy

CRS is accepting applications for an Analyst in Environmental Policy, GS-11 until May 30, 2018.

Click here for more information.

CRS International Trade & Finance - Extended

Analyst in International Trade and Finance CRS has extended the application deadline for the Analyst in International Trade and Finance, GS-9/11 through the Graduate Recruit Program until May 11, 2018. Click here for more information.

Animals & the Law: Student Writing Competition

Not an employment opportunity, but may be of interest: 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE

2018 NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEE ON ANIMALS AND THE LAW

STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION

The Committee on Animals and the Law of the New York State Bar Association is very pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Student Writing Competition.  The deadline for submission is July 12, 2018. 

The Committee on Animals and the Law was established to provide information resources for the New York State Bar Association’s members and the public about non-human, animal‑related humane issues, which arise from and have an effect upon our legal system.  This competition seeks to foster legal scholarship among law students in the area of animals and the law.  This competition provides law students with an incentive and opportunity to learn more about this area of law. 

Law students (which include J.D., L.L.M., Ph.D., and S.J.D. candidates) are invited to submit to the Committee on Animals and the Law an article concerning any area of Animal Law.  All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of attorneys and other professionals practicing or otherwise involved in animal law.  The winners will be chosen in accordance with the competition rules.  The first place winner will receive $1,000 and a certificate of achievement.  The second place winner will receive $500 and a certificate of achievement.  The third place winner will receive a certificate of achievement. 

2018 NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEE ON ANIMALS AND THE LAW

STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION

RULES

Topic:             Any topic on Animal Law.

Eligibility:     To be eligible for consideration, the submission must be written by a student currently enrolled (full time or part time) in an ABA-accredited law school.  Students expecting to receive their degree in 2018 are eligible for consideration.  The submission must be written by one and only one student, i.e., papers jointly written by more than one student or that have been subjected to line editing by professors or advisors shall not be considered.  No paper that has been previously published in any form shall be considered.  We will only accept one submission per entrant.

Deadline:       Papers must be emailed no later than July 12, 2018.

Award

Criteria:        Written submissions will be judged based on quality, clarity, originality, and organization.  All essays must also meet the following criteria:

Length:         Type written, double spaced, no less than 12 point Times New Roman font, on 8 ½ inch by 11 inch paper, with 1 inch margins, and no more than 25 pages, including footnotes.  Footnotes should be single spaced, and no less than 10 point font.

Format:        Email to Kimberly Francis, NYSBA Staff Liaison no later than July 12, 2018, at kfrancis@nysba.org

Cover Page:   Entrants must submit a cover page indicating the entrant’s name, law school, expected year of graduation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.  All other references to identifying information, such as name, law school, and contact information should be deleted or redacted from the body of the submission.

Prizes Awarded:        1st place:         $1,000 and a certificate of achievement

2nd place:        $500 and a certificate of achievement

3^rd place:         Certificate of recognition

The Committee also reserves the right to offer the winners (and other entrants), in the Committee’s discretion, the opportunity to publish his/her paper in the Committee’s Laws & Paws publication.  Offers to publish are purely within the discretion of the Committee and the Committee in no way guarantees entrant’s the opportunity for publication.  By participating in the Student Writing Competition, entrants agree to permit publication by the Committee. 

Corporate Counsel, New Orleans

Corporate Counsel, New Orleans, Louisiana

Newly created opportunity with agricultural-related company based in south Louisiana.   Ideal candidate will have experience in handling contracts for the purchase and sale of grain commodities; work with Divisional General Managers to address all legal issues that may arise in the ordinary course of business; oversee any arbitrations and litigation that may arise; assist in due diligence relative to acquisitions.  This is a wonderful opportunity for attorney with some related agriculture/farm law experience who would like to work with a reputable, growing company.   Please forward a resume to Darnell Shuart, Shuart & Associates Legal Search along with a salary history and availability to talk by telephone.  Darnell@shuart.com  www.shuart.com

Food Tank: Part time, Remote Fellowship

Food Tank Research & Writing Fellowship
Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled
Start Date: May 21- May 28, 2018
Duration: 4 months with possible extension
Location: Remote
Position: Part-Time, Stipend

Food Tank (www.FoodTank.com) is one of the fastest growing nonprofit
organizations around food and agriculture issues, focused on building a global
community for safe, healthy, and nourished eaters. We spotlight
environmentally,
socially, and economically sustainable ways of alleviating hunger, obesity,
and poverty and create networks of people, organizations, and content to push
for food system change.

Research and Writing Fellowships with Food Tank present a unique and exciting
opportunity to support and participate in research that drives health,
nutrition, and environmental policy. We are looking for applicants with
experience in and a commitment to food justice, food
policy, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

Position Description:

With the mentorship and support of Food Tank staff, Research and Writing
Fellows will hone their skills assisting in a wide variety of projects
including:

-Writing content for FoodTank.com
-Interviewing food system leaders and experts
-Research and content development to meet deliverables for grants/projects
with partner organizations
-Collecting, organizing, and managing web content
-Data entry and management
-Assisting with partner and member outreach
-Event management and coordination
-Building social media and web presence
-Developing articles for major blogs, newspapers, websites, and magazines
-Research and fact-checking various nonprofit materials

The ideal candidate will have:

-Master's Degree reflecting interest and knowledge of food and agricultural
issues and/or sustainable development or equivalent experience
-Coursework reflecting interest and knowledge of communications, media, social
media, and website design. Work in media and communication fields is a plus
-Excellent writing and communication skills, preferably experience reporting
on issues for newspapers, journals, and other publications
-Experience writing policy briefs, op-eds, and press releases a plus
-Experience working in a remote position
-Ability to self-manage
-Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced work
environment
-Attention to detail and creativity
-Event management, marketing, and customer service skills
-Experience with WordPress, Active Campaign, and Asana
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive programs

To apply, please send the following documents in one PDF attachment to McKenna
Hayes (mckenna@foodtank.com) with “Food Tank Research & Writing Fellow” in the
subject line.
1.Resume and cover letter. We are looking for a thoughtful cover letter that
displays your writing style
2.Two writing samples
3.Two references

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, we will contact only those persons
selected for an interview. A stipend is available for this position. Please
note, all applicants much be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.