Thursday, June 28, 2018

Multiple CRS Analyst Positions, Washington, DC

Multiple full time permanent positions in Washington, DC including the following: 

Analyst in Agricultural Policy

CRS is accepting applications for an Analyst in Agricultural Policy, GS-14 until July 19, 2018.

Analyst in Environmental Policy

CRS is accepting applications for an Analyst in Environmental Policy, GS-14 until July 10, 2018.


Analyst in Energy Policy

CRS is accepting applications for an Analyst in Energy Policy, GS-13 until July 19, 2018.


Legislative Analyst

CRS is accepting applications for two Legislative Analysts, GS-12 until July 2, 2018.

Analyst in Foreign Assistance and Foreign Policy

CRS is accepting applications for an Analyst in Foreign Assistance and Foreign Policy, GS-11 until July 19, 2018.


Analyst in Social Policy (Criminal, Juvenile, and Tribal Justice Systems)

CRS is accepting applications through the Graduate Recruit Program for an Analyst in Social Policy (Criminal, Juvenile, and Tribal Justice Systems), GS-9/11 until July 13, 2018.


DLA Piper, Los Angeles: Litigation Associate

DLA Piper, Los Angeles, Food Litigator with 2-3 years of experience

Go to the law firm's website for additional information:

https://dlapiperus.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/litigation-associate-1604

Food Law & Policy: San Francisco

SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association seeks a Food and Agriculture Policy Associate

Location:   SPUR’s San Francisco office, with periodic visits to SPUR’s San Jose and Oakland offices

Job type:    Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)

Start date:   August/September 2018

Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits included.

Reports to: Food and Agriculture Policy Director

Summary

SPUR seeks a policy associate to support the work of our Food & Agriculture program through research, education and advocacy. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who likes to build coalitions, persuade policymakers, and engage the general public to improve the health and sustainability of the Bay Area’s food system.

The Food and Agriculture Policy Associate will primarily focus on advancing a number of policies at the city, county, and state level; the Policy Associate will also develop public programming and communications for SPUR’s community, and support program grant writing and reporting. The Policy Associate will be responsible for managing existing advocacy campaigns as well as initiating new ones. The Policy Associate will report to the Food and Agriculture Policy Director and work closely with SPUR staff, public agencies, other advocacy partners, funders, and SPUR board members to accomplish SPUR’s work.

For more information, go to https://www.spur.org/about/work-or-volunteer/food-and-agriculture-policy-associate

To apply, send a cover letter and resume, with "Food and Agriculture Policy Associate" in the subject line, to jobs@spur.org. 



Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Assistant General Counsel, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry


The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry is currently accepting applications for an assistant general counsel with 0-3 years experience. Primary responsibilities include representing the agency in administrative enforcement proceedings before an ALJ and acting as the agency’s open records officer. This job duty includes handling all stages of the open records process including receiving, reviewing, and responding to all requests. Ideal candidate will be an organized and skilled communicator who can respond to requests for updates on the status of assignments. Other duties include handling collection matters for the agency and other special assignments. Member in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar required, or the ability to become licensed in an expeditious manner.

Position available immediately. Please send resume, cover letter, and references to Teena Gunter, General Counsel, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 or to teena.gunter@ag.ok.gov.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Seeking Michigan Food Systems Collaboration Academic Specialist

Seeking Michigan Food Systems Collaboration Academic Specialist

This position will lead efforts to build upon and further develop the collaboration underlying the Michigan Good Food Charter.
June 20, 2018

Michigan Food Systems Collaboration Academic Specialist - Position #512757


The Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is seeking a full-time Academic Specialist to lead efforts to build upon and further develop the collaboration underlying the Michigan (MI) Good Food Charter.
This will include ensuring a long-term Good Food movement supported by diverse partner organizations and institutions. This specialist will also work with local food policy councils and Good Food Charter partners to create a statewide food policy voice that is united and responsive to local council and community needs and will inform efforts to shape state food policy.
The Academic Specialist, working with other Center staff, will also identify and build the capacity of local partners in three of Michigan’s cities to work more effectively in the areas of farm to Early Childhood Education (ECE), farm to institution procurement, local food-health policy, and measurement of good food progress, with an emphasis in local food-health policy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, resourceful, experienced, and committed candidate to bring creative vision to an existing foundation of relationships and learnings to ensure that the progress made through the framework of the MI Good Food Charter will continue beyond 2020.

To view the full posting and to apply, visit the Michigan State University website.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Sustainable Food Systems; University of Colorado

If your ideal job search terms include “Boulder”, “Sustainable Food Systems”, and “Graduate teaching” then you may be interested to know that we’re hiring!

Come work with us at the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Graduate Program! We are seeking an instructor in Sustainable Food Systems. We seek a candidate to teach in the MENV Program, lead the specialization, make substantive creative contributions to professional service, as well as perform a variety of advising and administrative responsibilities. We are looking for a person who wants to join a graduate program that is breaking new ground with education delivery and project-based learning, who would like to mentor a community of intellectually curious graduate students who are committed to careers in food systems, the environment, and sustainability, and who is engaged in innovative professional practice.

Find information about the MENV program here: www.colorado.edu/menv
Instructor and Specialization Lead in Sustainable Food Systems:

Please direct inquiries to ben.webster@colorado.edu