This position is in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of the Center Director (OCD), International Affairs Staff (IAS). The incumbent will serve as the Center's focal point for international issues for foods, cosmetics, nutrition and labeling providing leadership and coordination in decision-making on international matters, and enhancing FDA representation in international policy and technical support.
Responsibilities:
Serve as an agency specialist on international public health and its trade impact, areas of importance with respect to international policy direction and the agency?s long-term goals and objectives.
Represent FDA in negotiations with high level foreign government representatives.
Articulate FDA positions on matters related to public health and trade in a persuasive manner.
Work with the IAS Director and other senior policy staff to develop or oversee the development of agency policies, programs, procedures or guidance.
A link to the full description may be found here.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Program Specialist - USDA Food and Nutrition Service
The Regional Office is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs administered by State agencies. FNS provides excellent opportunities for specialized training through its own facilities and outside resources. Career guidance and on and off-the-job training programs are tailored to an individual employee's needs. If you want to apply your knowledge and skills to food program activities that seek to strengthen America, there is a challenging and rewarding career waiting for you at FNS!
As a Program Specialist in either the SNAP or SNP Divisions, the incumbent will:
A full job description may be found here.
As a Program Specialist in either the SNAP or SNP Divisions, the incumbent will:
- Plan, direct, and participate in formal management evaluation reviews of State and local program operations.
- Analyze and provide technical assistance and consultation on all aspects of assigned program operations.
- Meet with State agency representatives to discuss areas of policy and operational non-compliance.
- Prepare special reports and briefings to alert management to positive trends as well as deficiencies and inconsistencies.
- Work closely with the Team Lead and Branch Chief to implement and accomplish goals and objectives of the FNS Strategic Plan and unit work plan.
- Develop written reports of findings and recommendations; negotiate corrective action; and conduct post-review evaluation of corrective action.
- Coordinate regional training efforts including schedules, agendas, and development of materials.
- Train state and local staff on program requirements through formal and informal presentations.
A full job description may be found here.
Associate Attorney - Earthjustice
The Northeast Office of Earthjustice, based in New York City, is hiring an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy and litigation. Ideally, the successful applicant will start as soon as possible.
The Northeast office presses for a swift transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, promotes environmental justice in communities overburdened by pollution, champions more protective regulation of toxic chemicals and pesticides, and fights for sustainable food and farming. The attorney selected for the position will conduct legal advocacy and litigation on the full array of the office’s environmental and health matters. Although the community-based initiatives and regional work of the Northeast office currently focus on New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, we often take on cases with national scope or address programmatic priorities that take us outside of our region.
The Associate Attorney program is designed to help early-career attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various aspects of public-interest litigation. The term for the associate position is three years, with potential for extension. Some associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice, while others use the experience as a springboard to other career opportunities in environmental litigation or other areas.
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Compensation is based on experience. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
A full job description may be found here.
The Northeast office presses for a swift transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, promotes environmental justice in communities overburdened by pollution, champions more protective regulation of toxic chemicals and pesticides, and fights for sustainable food and farming. The attorney selected for the position will conduct legal advocacy and litigation on the full array of the office’s environmental and health matters. Although the community-based initiatives and regional work of the Northeast office currently focus on New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, we often take on cases with national scope or address programmatic priorities that take us outside of our region.
The Associate Attorney program is designed to help early-career attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various aspects of public-interest litigation. The term for the associate position is three years, with potential for extension. Some associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice, while others use the experience as a springboard to other career opportunities in environmental litigation or other areas.
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Compensation is based on experience. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
A full job description may be found here.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
FTCLDF - Executive Director
The Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF), a growing, nationally
recognized 501(c)(4) nonprofit, seeks an experienced executive to expand its
legal defense, advocacy and other programs in support of America’s independent
farmers and their customers. The Executive Director is responsible for
overseeing FTCLDF’s day-to-day work, including administration, programs, legal
services, and strategic planning, and primary near-term goals of maintaining
and growing a broad base of financial support and a legal network supporting
member services nationwide. Candidates should have solid nonprofit management
and fundraising experience, a strong legal background, and a passion for
facilitating and defending the rights of farmers and consumers to produce,
buy, and sell farm-fresh foods.
Position Responsibilities:
Governance
- Work closely with members of the board of directors to set and meet
organizational goals; and
- Lead in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s ongoing
mission.
Operations
- Works closely with the board and staff to ensure programs, services,
strategic planning, and public outreach align at all times with FTCLDF’s
mission;
- Maintains consistent and productive communication with the organization’s
members and other financial supporters;
- Monitors federal and state policy developments, and coordinates federal,
state, and local policy and legal activities; and
-Hires and retains competent, qualified staff and contractors, and oversees
their work.
Legal Services
- Provides direct legal services to and conducts legal research for FTCLDF
members and clients;
-Uses her/his broad understanding of the regulatory environment affecting
independent farmers to provide input to litigator(s) pursuing member cases;
-Secures and supervises local counsel retained to assist FTCLDF contract
attorneys; and
- Maintains and reviews time records, work summaries, invoices, and expense
reimbursement requests for all contract attorneys and outside counsel.
Fundraising
- Works closely with development staff, members, and others to raise funds to
support organizational goals and mission; and
- Engages in sound fiscal management practices.
Marketing and Communications
- Develops and implements communications and brand recognition strategies with
a focus on increasing public awareness of FTCLDF’s work, mission, programs,
and services;
- Serves as national advocate and spokesperson for FTCLDF, assuring the
highest level of external communications/marketing to increase support for
FTCLDF and its mission;
- Maintains regular and consistent communications with staff, membership, and
donors on important legal and policy developments; and
- Leverages in-person appearances, mass outreach, social media, and
conventional and new media coverage to drive FTCLDF’s mission and message.
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of position
responsibilities. The board may assign other tasks and duties where, when, and
as it deems appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school and current U.S. state bar
membership
- Three to five years nonprofit management experience;
- Strong understanding of key federal, state, and local food issues, laws, and
regulations;
- Solid, hands-on fundraising and budget-management skills;
- Strong written and oral communications skills;
-Willingness and capacity to interface and engage with diverse members and
donors;
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff;
- Strong public speaking abilities; and
- Demonstrated ability to work in a distributed, virtual organization, and
ability to work from home or other personally provided work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in litigation and in transactional legal work;
-Experience managing and supervising attorneys; and
- Willingness to travel (as needed) and to speak at conferences, fundraisers,
and other events.
More Information
Pay is commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Our benefits
package includes health coverage allowance and paid time off. Position may be
based anywhere in the United States.
Send resume and cover letter to EDSearchCommittee@farmtoconsum
recognized 501(c)(4) nonprofit, seeks an experienced executive to expand its
legal defense, advocacy and other programs in support of America’s independent
farmers and their customers. The Executive Director is responsible for
overseeing FTCLDF’s day-to-day work, including administration, programs, legal
services, and strategic planning, and primary near-term goals of maintaining
and growing a broad base of financial support and a legal network supporting
member services nationwide. Candidates should have solid nonprofit management
and fundraising experience, a strong legal background, and a passion for
facilitating and defending the rights of farmers and consumers to produce,
buy, and sell farm-fresh foods.
Position Responsibilities:
Governance
- Work closely with members of the board of directors to set and meet
organizational goals; and
- Lead in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s ongoing
mission.
Operations
- Works closely with the board and staff to ensure programs, services,
strategic planning, and public outreach align at all times with FTCLDF’s
mission;
- Maintains consistent and productive communication with the organization’s
members and other financial supporters;
- Monitors federal and state policy developments, and coordinates federal,
state, and local policy and legal activities; and
-Hires and retains competent, qualified staff and contractors, and oversees
their work.
Legal Services
- Provides direct legal services to and conducts legal research for FTCLDF
members and clients;
-Uses her/his broad understanding of the regulatory environment affecting
independent farmers to provide input to litigator(s) pursuing member cases;
-Secures and supervises local counsel retained to assist FTCLDF contract
attorneys; and
- Maintains and reviews time records, work summaries, invoices, and expense
reimbursement requests for all contract attorneys and outside counsel.
Fundraising
- Works closely with development staff, members, and others to raise funds to
support organizational goals and mission; and
- Engages in sound fiscal management practices.
Marketing and Communications
- Develops and implements communications and brand recognition strategies with
a focus on increasing public awareness of FTCLDF’s work, mission, programs,
and services;
- Serves as national advocate and spokesperson for FTCLDF, assuring the
highest level of external communications/marketing to increase support for
FTCLDF and its mission;
- Maintains regular and consistent communications with staff, membership, and
donors on important legal and policy developments; and
- Leverages in-person appearances, mass outreach, social media, and
conventional and new media coverage to drive FTCLDF’s mission and message.
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of position
responsibilities. The board may assign other tasks and duties where, when, and
as it deems appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school and current U.S. state bar
membership
- Three to five years nonprofit management experience;
- Strong understanding of key federal, state, and local food issues, laws, and
regulations;
- Solid, hands-on fundraising and budget-management skills;
- Strong written and oral communications skills;
-Willingness and capacity to interface and engage with diverse members and
donors;
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff;
- Strong public speaking abilities; and
- Demonstrated ability to work in a distributed, virtual organization, and
ability to work from home or other personally provided work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in litigation and in transactional legal work;
-Experience managing and supervising attorneys; and
- Willingness to travel (as needed) and to speak at conferences, fundraisers,
and other events.
More Information
Pay is commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Our benefits
package includes health coverage allowance and paid time off. Position may be
based anywhere in the United States.
Send resume and cover letter to EDSearchCommittee@farmtoconsum
National Farm to School Network - Policy Specialist
Policy Specialist
The National Farm to
School Network seeks a Policy Specialist to lead implementation of the
organization's policy priorities, including influencing federal
administrative, rulemaking, and legislative actions, and supporting the
development of its biennial report of state level policies supportive of
farm to school. The Policy Specialist will cultivate relationships with
policymakers and their staff, partner organizations and advocacy
coalitions, manage and facilitate NFSN's Policy Group, and educate and
mobilize NFSN stakeholder around key issues. Read full position description here.
Additional Information
This
is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position that includes
benefits. Salary range is $55,000-60,000 and is commensurate with
experience. This position is based in Washington, DC.
Learn More & Apply
Learn more at: www.farmtoschool.org/
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@farmtoschool.org.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.
About the National Farm to School Network
The National Farm to School Network
is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working
to bring local food sourcing and food and agriculture education
(including school gardens) into schools and early care and education
(ECE) settings. Farm to school empowers children and families to make
informed food choices, while strengthening the local economy and
contributing to vibrant communities. NFSN provides vision, leadership
and support at the state, regional and national levels to connect and
expand the farm to school movement. Our network includes Core Partner
and Supporting Partner organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C.
and U.S. Territories, thousands of farm to school supporters, an
Advisory Board and national staff. For more information, visit www.farmtoschool.org.
Please direct questions about this open position to jobs@farmtoschool.org.
Monday, October 22, 2018
DC Policy Associate
Policy Associate:
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) led efforts to win passage of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), Food Safety Modernization Act, Menu Labeling, and Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act. The Policy Associate will join our team’s work to restrict the use of harmful food additives; reduce risk from foodborne pathogens; help stop deceptive ads and labels; ensure biotech crops and animals are safe for humans and the environment; and reduce the amounts of sodium and added sugars in food.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist with policy initiatives such as food labeling, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, additives, sodium reduction, and dietary supplements.
· Provide policy, analytical and project support to CSPI’s Biotechnology Director.
· Work with the Executive Director on emerging issues for CSPI work.
· Research, organize, and execute policy strategies to achieve public health goals.
· Draft and edit reports, fact sheets, regulatory and public-facing petitions, comments, speeches, freedom of information act requests, and administrative appeals to attain program goals.
· Work with health and consumer organization partners and mobilize support for policy priorities.
· Work with congressional offices, state attorneys general, and agencies, such as FDA, FTC, CDC, and USDA, to achieve public policy goals.
· Represent CSPI at meetings, conferences, public hearings, and coalition meetings.
· Assist with other program-related projects as needed.
Qualifications:
· Demonstrated commitment to public-interest and/or public health advocacy.
· Advanced degree required (e.g., MPH, MPP, JD).
At least 3 years of legislative, public policy, and/or regulatory experience in food/nutrition/health/science.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and translate legal, financial, policy, regulatory and scientific documents.
· Superlative writing, research, and verbal communications skills.
· Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and deadlines.
· Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team.
· Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders in a credible, professional manner.
· Strong oral and presentation skills, and comfortable with public speaking.
· Proficiency with MSOffice applications, social media, advocacy tools and other web-based applications.
· Ability to work additional hours as needed.
CSPI is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI provides valuable, objective information to the public, represents citizens' interests before governmental bodies, and serves as a watchdog over industry. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter (NAH), the nation's largest‑circulation nutrition newsletter. CSPI is supported by the subscribers to NAH, donors, and foundation grants.
To Apply Please email your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, and résumé to hr@cspinet.org. Include “PA-comfood” in the subject line.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) led efforts to win passage of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), Food Safety Modernization Act, Menu Labeling, and Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act. The Policy Associate will join our team’s work to restrict the use of harmful food additives; reduce risk from foodborne pathogens; help stop deceptive ads and labels; ensure biotech crops and animals are safe for humans and the environment; and reduce the amounts of sodium and added sugars in food.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist with policy initiatives such as food labeling, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, additives, sodium reduction, and dietary supplements.
· Provide policy, analytical and project support to CSPI’s Biotechnology Director.
· Work with the Executive Director on emerging issues for CSPI work.
· Research, organize, and execute policy strategies to achieve public health goals.
· Draft and edit reports, fact sheets, regulatory and public-facing petitions, comments, speeches, freedom of information act requests, and administrative appeals to attain program goals.
· Work with health and consumer organization partners and mobilize support for policy priorities.
· Work with congressional offices, state attorneys general, and agencies, such as FDA, FTC, CDC, and USDA, to achieve public policy goals.
· Represent CSPI at meetings, conferences, public hearings, and coalition meetings.
· Assist with other program-related projects as needed.
Qualifications:
· Demonstrated commitment to public-interest and/or public health advocacy.
· Advanced degree required (e.g., MPH, MPP, JD).
At least 3 years of legislative, public policy, and/or regulatory experience in food/nutrition/health/science.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and translate legal, financial, policy, regulatory and scientific documents.
· Superlative writing, research, and verbal communications skills.
· Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and deadlines.
· Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team.
· Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders in a credible, professional manner.
· Strong oral and presentation skills, and comfortable with public speaking.
· Proficiency with MSOffice applications, social media, advocacy tools and other web-based applications.
· Ability to work additional hours as needed.
CSPI is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI provides valuable, objective information to the public, represents citizens' interests before governmental bodies, and serves as a watchdog over industry. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter (NAH), the nation's largest‑circulation nutrition newsletter. CSPI is supported by the subscribers to NAH, donors, and foundation grants.
To Apply Please email your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, and résumé to hr@cspinet.org. Include “PA-comfood” in the subject line.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity Post-Doc RA
*Note: in many situations, an LL.M. degree or even a J.D. is assumed to be on the same academic level as a PhD.
Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity Post-Doctorate Research Associate
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Center for Interdisciplinarity
http://www.canr.msu.edu/news/seeking-food-sovereignty-and-racial-equity-post-doctorate-research-associate
The Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) and MSU Center for Interdisciplinarity (C4I) are seeking a post-doctorate research associate (Fixed-Term) position. This position is an initial one-year appointment, with a one-year reappointment contingent upon funding and performance. The position will be housed at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems at 480 Wilson Road – Natural Resources Building – East Lansing Michigan
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 in the areas of food sovereignty and racial equity. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in fields related to food and racial justice issues in a social science or humanities discipline, exhibits openness to engaging in a range of interdisciplinary team-oriented applied research approaches, and has lived experience with equity issues, cultural competency, and community engagement.
This postdoctoral position is the first of two positions that are planned to be part of a unique exchange program and partnership between Michigan State University and Ohio State University. The second position is planned to be filled at Ohio State University at a later date. The candidates chosen to fill them will work closely and collaboratively with leaders and researchers from both institutions, and particularly the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, the Initiative for Food and AgriCultural Transformation at Ohio State, and the Food@MSU initiative, to establish a regional community of practice committed to furthering food justice and racial equity.
A full job description may be found here.
Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity Post-Doctorate Research Associate
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Center for Interdisciplinarity
http://www.canr.msu.edu/news/seeking-food-sovereignty-and-racial-equity-post-doctorate-research-associate
The Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) and MSU Center for Interdisciplinarity (C4I) are seeking a post-doctorate research associate (Fixed-Term) position. This position is an initial one-year appointment, with a one-year reappointment contingent upon funding and performance. The position will be housed at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems at 480 Wilson Road – Natural Resources Building – East Lansing Michigan
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 in the areas of food sovereignty and racial equity. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in fields related to food and racial justice issues in a social science or humanities discipline, exhibits openness to engaging in a range of interdisciplinary team-oriented applied research approaches, and has lived experience with equity issues, cultural competency, and community engagement.
This postdoctoral position is the first of two positions that are planned to be part of a unique exchange program and partnership between Michigan State University and Ohio State University. The second position is planned to be filled at Ohio State University at a later date. The candidates chosen to fill them will work closely and collaboratively with leaders and researchers from both institutions, and particularly the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, the Initiative for Food and AgriCultural Transformation at Ohio State, and the Food@MSU initiative, to establish a regional community of practice committed to furthering food justice and racial equity.
A full job description may be found here.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Good Food Institute - Multiple Openings
The Good Food Institute is hiring for multiple remote positions.
Find open positions and apply online here.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Amy's Kitchen - Corporate Counsel
SUMMARY
The objective of Amy’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is to be a creative, fun, easy-to-work-with team that protects the company, delivers practical advice, operates efficiently, and facilitates each department’s success. Consistent with Amy’s vision and core values, the Corporate Counsel will provide a wide range of legal services and advice to business functions throughout the organization, including in the areas of labor and employment, claim preparation, prosecution and defense, contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, real estate and regulatory compliance. This position will work to support the goals, strategies and measures of the OGSMs of the company and OGC. The position shall provide regular updates to the Associate General Counsel on pending matters, and shall work within the Office of General Counsel in the administration, advice and resolution of material issues concerning the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.
A full job description may be found here.
The objective of Amy’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is to be a creative, fun, easy-to-work-with team that protects the company, delivers practical advice, operates efficiently, and facilitates each department’s success. Consistent with Amy’s vision and core values, the Corporate Counsel will provide a wide range of legal services and advice to business functions throughout the organization, including in the areas of labor and employment, claim preparation, prosecution and defense, contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, real estate and regulatory compliance. This position will work to support the goals, strategies and measures of the OGSMs of the company and OGC. The position shall provide regular updates to the Associate General Counsel on pending matters, and shall work within the Office of General Counsel in the administration, advice and resolution of material issues concerning the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.
- Help manage and support the day-to-day affairs of the Office of General Counsel, including reviewing and processing written requests made to the Office of General Counsel by other functions, and interfacing with outside counsel and consultants.
- Counsel the business on labor and employment-related issues, including workplace investigations, attendance and leave matters, suspension and termination, and handle related labor and employment disputes.
- Review, draft and negotiate contracts, including equipment purchase and service agreements, NDAs, marketing agreements and various professional services and consulting agreements.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments, including HR, Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Sales and Finance.
- Prepare and provide trainings to the business on legal and compliance matters.
- Assist with corporate compliance matters, including compliance with corporate formalities.
- Provide high caliber, proactive, collaborative, solutions-oriented advice designed to mitigate risk, maximize recoveries and promote the business, including people safety and food safety.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in responding to and handling confidential, privileged and sensitive issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
A full job description may be found here.
PepsiCo - Legal Specialist (Serbia)
Job Description:
To provide accurate and timely legal advice to all departments within the organization and two factories in Serbia and Bosnia on all legal matters and laws that impacts, or may impact, on the organization. This professional is responsible for providing support in discrete legal issues by advising the organization, drafting various legal documents and structuring remedies for the relevant issues. Legal advisor is responsible to support the Legal Manager in the identification and management of legal risks within the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
A full job description may be found here.
To provide accurate and timely legal advice to all departments within the organization and two factories in Serbia and Bosnia on all legal matters and laws that impacts, or may impact, on the organization. This professional is responsible for providing support in discrete legal issues by advising the organization, drafting various legal documents and structuring remedies for the relevant issues. Legal advisor is responsible to support the Legal Manager in the identification and management of legal risks within the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- To conduct legal analysis and research on various legal matters of the client within the organization;
- To provide advice on a range of legal matters as necessary or desirable to ensure business operates effectively and efficiently, and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies;
- To assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents;
- To conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyse the legal information;
- To assist in reviewing the legal material and any other relevant documents and to identify the most important issues that need to be sorted out on a priority basis;
- To draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses;
- To develop and maintain relationships to facilitate effective delivery of legal advice and assistance;
- To take part in and facilitate training and education of staff, on relevant legal responsibilities and company policies;
- To manage relationships with outside counsels and clients where appropriate;
A full job description may be found here.
Agricultural Worker Project (Bilingual)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Agricultural Worker Project Staff Attorney, St. Paul, Mankato, or Worthington, Minnesota
SMRLS provides free, high-quality legal help in critical civil matters to low-income people in southern Minnesota, as well as to agricultural workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. For more than 100 years, SMRLS has helped individuals and families secure and protect their basic needs, maintaining freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness, and abuse.
AWP provides free civil legal services to agricultural workers in Minnesota and North Dakota focused on improving clients’ working and living conditions through legal representation, outreach, and education. AWP advises and represents clients with cases involving wage theft, workplace health and safety violations, inadequate employer-provided housing, labor trafficking, employment discrimination or retaliation, H-2A contract violations, and other legal matters that specifically impact agricultural workers. AWP provides education to agricultural workers in Minnesota and North Dakota about their legal rights through extensive outreach and presentations to agricultural worker communities.
AWP is looking for a motivated, creative, and flexible staff attorney who is bilingual in English and Spanish to join its team of dedicated attorneys and paralegals to address and resolve the myriad legal issues that negatively impact the working and living conditions of agricultural workers. AWP currently has staff in SMRLS’ offices in Moorhead, Minnesota and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The attorney selected for this position will have the option of being based in SMRLS’ Saint Paul, Mankato, or Worthington office and will be supervised by AWP’s lead attorney, located in the Saint Paul office. In addition to maintaining a case load, the staff attorney is expected to travel throughout Minnesota with other staff members in order to conduct outreach to agricultural workers, provide legal rights presentations, and to meet with clients.
A full job description may be found here.
SMRLS provides free, high-quality legal help in critical civil matters to low-income people in southern Minnesota, as well as to agricultural workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. For more than 100 years, SMRLS has helped individuals and families secure and protect their basic needs, maintaining freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness, and abuse.
AWP provides free civil legal services to agricultural workers in Minnesota and North Dakota focused on improving clients’ working and living conditions through legal representation, outreach, and education. AWP advises and represents clients with cases involving wage theft, workplace health and safety violations, inadequate employer-provided housing, labor trafficking, employment discrimination or retaliation, H-2A contract violations, and other legal matters that specifically impact agricultural workers. AWP provides education to agricultural workers in Minnesota and North Dakota about their legal rights through extensive outreach and presentations to agricultural worker communities.
AWP is looking for a motivated, creative, and flexible staff attorney who is bilingual in English and Spanish to join its team of dedicated attorneys and paralegals to address and resolve the myriad legal issues that negatively impact the working and living conditions of agricultural workers. AWP currently has staff in SMRLS’ offices in Moorhead, Minnesota and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The attorney selected for this position will have the option of being based in SMRLS’ Saint Paul, Mankato, or Worthington office and will be supervised by AWP’s lead attorney, located in the Saint Paul office. In addition to maintaining a case load, the staff attorney is expected to travel throughout Minnesota with other staff members in order to conduct outreach to agricultural workers, provide legal rights presentations, and to meet with clients.
A full job description may be found here.
General Mills - Food Law Counsel
General Mills is seeking a Food Law
Counsel in Minneapolis, MN. The Food Law Counsel will advise the
business on product regulatory issues/requirements while handling a
complete range of food law issues, including:
- Ingredient approvals for food and color additives
- Product claims, such as health claims, nutrient content claims and structure-function claims
- Food safety issues related to FSMA as well as the general adulteration and misbranding provisions of the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Participate as the Law Department representative on cross-functional teams
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s businesses and business practices; engage in a proactive style of legal practice in order to best serve the business
- Serve as the expert resource for Law Department, regulatory and business colleagues on the issues described above
- Undertake additional responsibilities as determined from time to time
- Travel as required to represent the interests of General Mills
USDA - Loan Technician
Responsibilities:
This position is assigned to Community Programs within the State Office, USDA, Rural Development (RD). This position serves as a trainee assisting higher graded technicians in performing a variety of technical and clerical support functions involving mortgage loans, grants and loan guarantee programs.
This position is assigned to Community Programs within the State Office, USDA, Rural Development (RD). This position serves as a trainee assisting higher graded technicians in performing a variety of technical and clerical support functions involving mortgage loans, grants and loan guarantee programs.
- Reviews loan/grant documents, forms, and materials for adequacy, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with program eligibility requirements.
- Explains programs to customers and responds to technician inquiries from internal or external customers.
- Uses multiple electronic data systems to input, track, and update information on applicants and recipients.
- Research payment information, assists borrowers with payment issues, and reconciles borrower accounts.
- Prepares and reviews closing related documents to ensure adequacy, completeness, and accuracy of information.
- Performs routine clerical functions such as phone coverage, mail, monitoring supplies, and timekeeping duties.
FDA - Senior Policy Analyst
Summary:
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of the Commissioner (OC), Office of Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis (OPPLA), Office of Policy (OP), Policy Development and Coordination Staff (PDCS) located in Silver Spring, MD.
Responsibilities:
-Apply provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act), Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), and their implementing regulations and policies to a variety of broad and controversial subjects arising under these laws and regulations.
-Provide authoritative advice and guidance to top Agency/organization officials and other stakeholders on critical problems and complex policy issues affecting programs carried out under the FDC Act, PHS Act, and their implementing regulations.
-Establish, direct, and participate in work groups (with scientific, legal, legislative, and regulatory expertise) to develop a consensus of recommendations for action that usually involve several disciplines.
-Develop and propose coordinated responses, alternatives, or solutions to resolve complex policy, legal, and regulatory issues arising under the FDC Act, PHS Act, related federal public health statutes, and their implementing regulations.
-Develop and write speeches, testimony, technical assistance, talking points, complex memoranda, summaries, articles, and reports on a variety of topics arising under the FDC Act, PHS Act, and related federal public health statutes.
A full job description may be found here.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of the Commissioner (OC), Office of Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis (OPPLA), Office of Policy (OP), Policy Development and Coordination Staff (PDCS) located in Silver Spring, MD.
Responsibilities:
-Apply provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act), Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), and their implementing regulations and policies to a variety of broad and controversial subjects arising under these laws and regulations.
-Provide authoritative advice and guidance to top Agency/organization officials and other stakeholders on critical problems and complex policy issues affecting programs carried out under the FDC Act, PHS Act, and their implementing regulations.
-Establish, direct, and participate in work groups (with scientific, legal, legislative, and regulatory expertise) to develop a consensus of recommendations for action that usually involve several disciplines.
-Develop and propose coordinated responses, alternatives, or solutions to resolve complex policy, legal, and regulatory issues arising under the FDC Act, PHS Act, related federal public health statutes, and their implementing regulations.
-Develop and write speeches, testimony, technical assistance, talking points, complex memoranda, summaries, articles, and reports on a variety of topics arising under the FDC Act, PHS Act, and related federal public health statutes.
A full job description may be found here.
FDA - Supervisory Congressional Affairs Specialist
Summary:
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration, Office of the Commissioner, Office of Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis (OPPLA), Office of Legislation (OL), located in Silver Spring, MD.
Responsibilities:
Direct the development and clearance of HHS position papers and departmental reports, Secretarial and Commissioner correspondence, and other materials for submission to Congress.
Plan and direct the activities of a staff of Legislative Analysts and Correspondents.
Analyze proposed legislation and work closely with Agency and Departmental witnesses and Congressional staff in preparing for Congressional hearings and briefings.
Advise key Agency, Departmental, and Administration officials regarding legislative needs and pending Congressional legislation on FDA regulated matters.
Develop formal bill reports, legislative proposals, testimony, and briefing materials used by Administration and Departmental officials and Congress in the drafting of legislative language and formal consideration of the legislation by the Congress.
A full job description may be found here.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration, Office of the Commissioner, Office of Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis (OPPLA), Office of Legislation (OL), located in Silver Spring, MD.
Responsibilities:
Direct the development and clearance of HHS position papers and departmental reports, Secretarial and Commissioner correspondence, and other materials for submission to Congress.
Plan and direct the activities of a staff of Legislative Analysts and Correspondents.
Analyze proposed legislation and work closely with Agency and Departmental witnesses and Congressional staff in preparing for Congressional hearings and briefings.
Advise key Agency, Departmental, and Administration officials regarding legislative needs and pending Congressional legislation on FDA regulated matters.
Develop formal bill reports, legislative proposals, testimony, and briefing materials used by Administration and Departmental officials and Congress in the drafting of legislative language and formal consideration of the legislation by the Congress.
A full job description may be found here.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
CAFF - Executive Director
The Executive Director leads and implements the strategy for CAFF, is responsible for its overall effectiveness, and manages staff members to ensure organizational goals are met. Major areas of responsibility include: strategic planning, fundraising, external relations, financial management, operations management, personnel management, and Board relations.
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a membership organization guided by a
board of directors that includes family farmers and others who are passionate about food,
farming, and the environment. CAFF’s mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems
through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms,
communities, and ecosystems. We help farmers increase their income and sustainability and
make it easy for community members and businesses to find and choose local food.
CAFF works on-the-ground with family farmers to assist them with sustainable growing
practices, food safety plans, and introductions to new markets. CAFF has taken exciting steps
to further expand its reach and ensure its ongoing vitality by merging with The Farmers Guild
(Jan 2017) and merging the California Small Farm Conference into our organization (Fall 2018).
This year CAFF celebrates its 40th year as the leading organization in California advocating for a
sustainable food and farming system.
A full job description may be found here.
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a membership organization guided by a
board of directors that includes family farmers and others who are passionate about food,
farming, and the environment. CAFF’s mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems
through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms,
communities, and ecosystems. We help farmers increase their income and sustainability and
make it easy for community members and businesses to find and choose local food.
CAFF works on-the-ground with family farmers to assist them with sustainable growing
practices, food safety plans, and introductions to new markets. CAFF has taken exciting steps
to further expand its reach and ensure its ongoing vitality by merging with The Farmers Guild
(Jan 2017) and merging the California Small Farm Conference into our organization (Fall 2018).
This year CAFF celebrates its 40th year as the leading organization in California advocating for a
sustainable food and farming system.
A full job description may be found here.
North Carolina State University - Local Food Program Manager
The Extension Local Food Program Manager provides program management and coordination for NC Cooperative Extension’s Local Food Program. Primary responsibilities and expectations are the following:
This position will develop an annual plan of work and proposed budget for the Local Food Program based on needs assessments gathered from agents, advisory groups and internal Extension working groups. This input and prioritization of projects will guide intended outcomes and impacts.
This position will work with other local food leadership groups to build Extension’s statewide capacity in local food systems. This will happen mainly through resource development, managing the local food web portal and online courses, participating/ leading cross disciplinary curriculum and training development teams, co-chairing the Local Food Program Team and delivering training. This work will primarily be accomplished through the efforts of cross disciplinary working teams.
A full position description may be found here.
This position will develop an annual plan of work and proposed budget for the Local Food Program based on needs assessments gathered from agents, advisory groups and internal Extension working groups. This input and prioritization of projects will guide intended outcomes and impacts.
This position will work with other local food leadership groups to build Extension’s statewide capacity in local food systems. This will happen mainly through resource development, managing the local food web portal and online courses, participating/ leading cross disciplinary curriculum and training development teams, co-chairing the Local Food Program Team and delivering training. This work will primarily be accomplished through the efforts of cross disciplinary working teams.
A full position description may be found here.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Policy Director - National Family Farm Coalition
Organizational Description
National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize family farmers and ranchers to achieve fair prices, vibrant communities, and healthy foods free of corporate domination. Our diverse grassroots member organizations demand viable livelihoods; fair prices; equitable access to credit, USDA programs, and other essential resources for family farmers and ranchers (particularly minority producers), fishermen, and workers; safe and healthy food; and economically and environmentally sound rural communities free of corporate domination. Founded in 1986, NFFC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization with 26 member organizations across more than 30 states.
Job Description
NFFC seeks a determined, committed, and creative individual to join our team as our DC-based Policy Director who can identify and further a broad spectrum of policy opportunities to achieve our goals. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of farm policy and Capitol Hill advocacy, as well as enthusiasm for and expertise in building membership capacity and alliances working for fair policies that ensure access to credit, land, seeds, programs, technical assistance, markets, fair prices and other resources essential for family farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Position includes extensive collaboration between representatives from national, state, and regional organizations as well as other sectors, such as environmental or consumer organizations.
Position will be based at the NFFC office in Washington, DC; periodic travel is required, including occasional international travel.
Primary Job Functions
· Advocate for a strong family farm and rural agenda in Washington, DC;
· Advance member organizations’ priorities on federal farm, food, and fisheries policies through direct and grassroots advocacy to Congress and federal agencies;
· Develop and maintain relationships with key allies and public officials;
· Monitor, research and analyze the implications of federal legislation, budget appropriations, agency (USDA, EPA, FDA, NOAA, etc.) activities, corporate mergers, and international trade agreements on family farmers, ranchers, and fishermen;
· Help define strategies and methods for increasing capacity and effectiveness of our policy advocacy and implementation at local, regional, and state levels;
· Explore other policy change opportunities on state, local, and institutional levels that have potential to result in broad spectrum changes that achieve NFFC’s goals;
· Work with other staff to provide NFFC members’ perspectives for press releases and other media opportunities;
· Assist Coalition members visiting legislators, making speaking engagements, and participating in workshop and panels in DC and other locations;
· Maintain regular communications with Coalition staff, membership and key allies, including actions and responses around policy advocacy.
Experience and Knowledge
· 3-5 years of public policy, legislative, and other relevant policy experience;
· Experience working with grassroots organizations and rural communities on developing and implementing policy platforms;
· Existing relationships with key players at various policy making levels in family farm/fisheries, food, and trade policies helpful;
· Demonstrated commitment and openness to racial equity, and social and economic justice;
· Experience working with, coordinating, and nurturing movements that are geographically and culturally diverse and embrace persons of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and personalities preferred;
· Strong written and verbal communications skills;
· Professional attitude, strong ethics, and willingness to learn and grow;
· High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, and active listening skills;
· Strong creative and strategic thinking skills;
· Comfortable with uncertainty and ability to perform well under pressure;
· Embodies a mission-driven attitude with conviction, confidence, and optimism; and,
· Fluency in MS Office (or similar) software, and familiarity with use of social media.
Salary and Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the National Program Coordinator.
Compensation is commensurate with experience; please submit salary requirements. A competitive benefits package is included.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We carefully consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, class, national origin, family status, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to familyfarmcoalition@gmail.com by November 1, 2018.
National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize family farmers and ranchers to achieve fair prices, vibrant communities, and healthy foods free of corporate domination. Our diverse grassroots member organizations demand viable livelihoods; fair prices; equitable access to credit, USDA programs, and other essential resources for family farmers and ranchers (particularly minority producers), fishermen, and workers; safe and healthy food; and economically and environmentally sound rural communities free of corporate domination. Founded in 1986, NFFC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization with 26 member organizations across more than 30 states.
Job Description
NFFC seeks a determined, committed, and creative individual to join our team as our DC-based Policy Director who can identify and further a broad spectrum of policy opportunities to achieve our goals. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of farm policy and Capitol Hill advocacy, as well as enthusiasm for and expertise in building membership capacity and alliances working for fair policies that ensure access to credit, land, seeds, programs, technical assistance, markets, fair prices and other resources essential for family farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Position includes extensive collaboration between representatives from national, state, and regional organizations as well as other sectors, such as environmental or consumer organizations.
Position will be based at the NFFC office in Washington, DC; periodic travel is required, including occasional international travel.
Primary Job Functions
· Advocate for a strong family farm and rural agenda in Washington, DC;
· Advance member organizations’ priorities on federal farm, food, and fisheries policies through direct and grassroots advocacy to Congress and federal agencies;
· Develop and maintain relationships with key allies and public officials;
· Monitor, research and analyze the implications of federal legislation, budget appropriations, agency (USDA, EPA, FDA, NOAA, etc.) activities, corporate mergers, and international trade agreements on family farmers, ranchers, and fishermen;
· Help define strategies and methods for increasing capacity and effectiveness of our policy advocacy and implementation at local, regional, and state levels;
· Explore other policy change opportunities on state, local, and institutional levels that have potential to result in broad spectrum changes that achieve NFFC’s goals;
· Work with other staff to provide NFFC members’ perspectives for press releases and other media opportunities;
· Assist Coalition members visiting legislators, making speaking engagements, and participating in workshop and panels in DC and other locations;
· Maintain regular communications with Coalition staff, membership and key allies, including actions and responses around policy advocacy.
Experience and Knowledge
· 3-5 years of public policy, legislative, and other relevant policy experience;
· Experience working with grassroots organizations and rural communities on developing and implementing policy platforms;
· Existing relationships with key players at various policy making levels in family farm/fisheries, food, and trade policies helpful;
· Demonstrated commitment and openness to racial equity, and social and economic justice;
· Experience working with, coordinating, and nurturing movements that are geographically and culturally diverse and embrace persons of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and personalities preferred;
· Strong written and verbal communications skills;
· Professional attitude, strong ethics, and willingness to learn and grow;
· High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, and active listening skills;
· Strong creative and strategic thinking skills;
· Comfortable with uncertainty and ability to perform well under pressure;
· Embodies a mission-driven attitude with conviction, confidence, and optimism; and,
· Fluency in MS Office (or similar) software, and familiarity with use of social media.
Salary and Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the National Program Coordinator.
Compensation is commensurate with experience; please submit salary requirements. A competitive benefits package is included.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We carefully consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, class, national origin, family status, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to familyfarmcoalition@gmail.com by November 1, 2018.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
National Young Farmers Coalition - California Policy Associate
The Role:
The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) seeks a full-time, Sacramento-based California Policy Associate to develop and implement strategic grassroots initiatives in California. The key responsibilities of this role will be to oversee state policy campaign research, development, and implementation; represent NYFC among partners, coalitions, and the California Legislature and agencies; and train NYFC members in advocacy tools. This position reports to the Western Program Director.
NYFC represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. We envision a country where young people who are willing to work, get trained and take a little risk can support themselves and their families in farming. In order to achieve this vision, we are building a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and supportive consumers of all racial, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. NYFC strongly encourages women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people of color to apply.
A full job description may be found here.
The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) seeks a full-time, Sacramento-based California Policy Associate to develop and implement strategic grassroots initiatives in California. The key responsibilities of this role will be to oversee state policy campaign research, development, and implementation; represent NYFC among partners, coalitions, and the California Legislature and agencies; and train NYFC members in advocacy tools. This position reports to the Western Program Director.
NYFC represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. We envision a country where young people who are willing to work, get trained and take a little risk can support themselves and their families in farming. In order to achieve this vision, we are building a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and supportive consumers of all racial, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. NYFC strongly encourages women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people of color to apply.
A full job description may be found here.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Kellogg's Legal Counsel - Closing Oct. 6
As Legal Counsel you will provide advice on a breadth of legal topics to our business across the Northern Europe Area including Germany, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, and Finland as well as 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe:
• Draft and negotiate agreements, both internal and with third parties;
• Provide tactical and strategic legal advice for projects, business issues, and initiatives;
• Advise on company secretarial, corporate governance, and corporate compliance;
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, procurement, market -ing, corporate affairs and outside counsel;
• Monitor regulatory developments for potential impact to the business;
• Deliver commercial advice under challenging time frames while balancing multiple priorities;
• The role may offer European and global travel opportunities.
A full job description may be found here.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, both internal and with third parties;
• Provide tactical and strategic legal advice for projects, business issues, and initiatives;
• Advise on company secretarial, corporate governance, and corporate compliance;
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, procurement, market -ing, corporate affairs and outside counsel;
• Monitor regulatory developments for potential impact to the business;
• Deliver commercial advice under challenging time frames while balancing multiple priorities;
• The role may offer European and global travel opportunities.
A full job description may be found here.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Food Law Assistant Counsel - Ferrero
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? Nearly 35,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
For our Ferrero HQs in Luxembourg, we are currently looking for a motivated Food Law Assistant Counsel
About the Role
The Food Law Department is looking for an assistant counsel to support the team in order to guarantee full compliance of products recently acquired by Ferrero Group from Nestlé USA according to domestic & international applicable legislations.
A full job description may be found here.
For our Ferrero HQs in Luxembourg, we are currently looking for a motivated Food Law Assistant Counsel
About the Role
The Food Law Department is looking for an assistant counsel to support the team in order to guarantee full compliance of products recently acquired by Ferrero Group from Nestlé USA according to domestic & international applicable legislations.
A full job description may be found here.
Monday, October 1, 2018
USDA - Law Clerk - Closing Oct. 10
Law Clerks assigned to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), serve as trainees performing professional legal work under the supervision of OGC Attorneys for matters arising from the administration of USDA programs. Law Clerks have graduated from an accredited law school and are pending admission to the bar. Under an OGC attorney’s supervision a Law Clerk provides legal advice, conducts research and analysis to support all programs; and performs other legal services as assigned.
A full job description may be found here.
- If you're a new employee or supervisor in the Federal Government, you must complete at least a one-year probationary period. Responsibilities:
- Prepares legal memoranda that deal with application of statutes, regulations and case law
- Prepares litigation reports and necessary documentation
- Applies creative legal analyses and sound legal judgment
- Reviews security instruments, contracts, and agreements for legal sufficiency
- Assists with preparing discovery responses and drafting pleadings, motions, instruments, and briefs
A full job description may be found here.
USDA - Attorney Advisor - Closing Oct. 4th
Summary
This position serves as an Assistant to the Counsel to the Inspector General, reporting to the Counsel and Deputy Counsel(s), and providing legal assistance and support.
Responsibilities
As an Attorney-Advisor, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
This position serves as an Assistant to the Counsel to the Inspector General, reporting to the Counsel and Deputy Counsel(s), and providing legal assistance and support.
Responsibilities
As an Attorney-Advisor, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Provides legal advice in matters relating to audits and investigations of the Departments programs and operations, including preparation of legal opinions, including, but not limited to, matters involving the Inspector General Act.
- Conducts legal sufficiency reviews of legal documents, including IG subpoenas, and legal correspondence.
- Prepares memoranda, reports, legal documents, correspondence, and assists senior attorneys, the Counsel, and Deputy Counsel in preparing briefs, responses to motions, and other pleadings in coordination with U.S. Attorneys offices, and the Department of Justice on criminal, civil and administrative matters (including, for example, IG subpoena enforcement actions, tort matters and Bivens actions, FOIA, EEO, and MSPB litigation).
- Advises agency officials in the evaluation of existing legislation and regulations relating to programs and operations of OIG and the Department concerning the impact of such legislation or regulations on the economy and efficiency of program administration and operations.
Oregon Department of Justice: Assistant Attorney General
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Justice is seeking attorney applicants for a Salem-based Assistant Attorney General position in the Natural Resources Section of our General Counsel Division. This position offers a diverse, challenging, and stimulating practice, and the opportunity to be involved in natural resource matters of importance to Oregon. The successful applicant will serve as counsel advising and representing various natural resource agencies, likely including but not limited to the Oregon Departments of Agriculture, State Lands, and Water Resources. Depending on knowledge and practice experience, the successful applicant may immediately be appointed as contact counsel for one or more natural resources agencies or may begin work in support of contact counsel.We are looking for applicants with experience, knowledge, and interest in natural resources and environmental law, administrative law, public meetings law, public records law, and public contracting. Substantive legal knowledge and experience in water, agricultural, or public lands law is preferred. The attorney hired for this position will provide day-to-day legal analysis and advice, represent agencies in administrative contested cases, and review agency contracts for legal sufficiency.This is a full-time position that is represented by the Oregon Association of Justice Attorneys union. A comprehensive benefits package will be included.Questions regarding this position may be directed to Paul Garrahan, Attorney-in-Charge, Natural Resources Section, at 503-947-4520, or to Steven Wolf, Chief Counsel, General Counsel Division, at 503-947-4540.Working for the Department of JusticeIn addition to a fast-paced and challenging work environment, the Oregon Department of Justice provides the opportunity for a rewarding career in public service. The Oregon Department of Justice employs more than 1300 dedicated employees, including nearly 300 excellent attorneys. Our goal is to be the best public law office in the nation. We are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining the finest legal professionals. We offer our employees challenging and stimulating work, with excellent benefits. Because of our size and the volume of our legal work, we are able to entrust each attorney with a significant and appropriate level of responsibility, helping people work productively and facilitating the growth and development of their careers. This public sector law organization offers meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of all Oregonians. Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and officers and agencies of the State in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state. Assistant Attorneys General work in virtually every area of legal practice including protecting children, fighting crime, defending criminal convictions, protecting consumers and the elderly, protecting our natural resources, fighting discrimination, defending the state and state employees, and providing legal advice to state agencies, officers and elected officials. This work makes a difference to the citizens of Oregon and provides unparalleled career satisfaction and professional opportunities. The Oregon Department of Justice is committed to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to justice and motivated to work hard on important legal matters on behalf of the citizens of Oregon.Conduct Expectations The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.
Required:
Minimum of three years of legal practice experience, which may include experience working as a full-time law clerk for a federal or state judge.
Able to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
Member of the Oregon State Bar or qualified to gain admittance to the bar within six months of the date of hire.
A full job description may be found here.
The Department of Justice is seeking attorney applicants for a Salem-based Assistant Attorney General position in the Natural Resources Section of our General Counsel Division. This position offers a diverse, challenging, and stimulating practice, and the opportunity to be involved in natural resource matters of importance to Oregon. The successful applicant will serve as counsel advising and representing various natural resource agencies, likely including but not limited to the Oregon Departments of Agriculture, State Lands, and Water Resources. Depending on knowledge and practice experience, the successful applicant may immediately be appointed as contact counsel for one or more natural resources agencies or may begin work in support of contact counsel.We are looking for applicants with experience, knowledge, and interest in natural resources and environmental law, administrative law, public meetings law, public records law, and public contracting. Substantive legal knowledge and experience in water, agricultural, or public lands law is preferred. The attorney hired for this position will provide day-to-day legal analysis and advice, represent agencies in administrative contested cases, and review agency contracts for legal sufficiency.This is a full-time position that is represented by the Oregon Association of Justice Attorneys union. A comprehensive benefits package will be included.Questions regarding this position may be directed to Paul Garrahan, Attorney-in-Charge, Natural Resources Section, at 503-947-4520, or to Steven Wolf, Chief Counsel, General Counsel Division, at 503-947-4540.Working for the Department of JusticeIn addition to a fast-paced and challenging work environment, the Oregon Department of Justice provides the opportunity for a rewarding career in public service. The Oregon Department of Justice employs more than 1300 dedicated employees, including nearly 300 excellent attorneys. Our goal is to be the best public law office in the nation. We are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining the finest legal professionals. We offer our employees challenging and stimulating work, with excellent benefits. Because of our size and the volume of our legal work, we are able to entrust each attorney with a significant and appropriate level of responsibility, helping people work productively and facilitating the growth and development of their careers. This public sector law organization offers meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of all Oregonians. Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and officers and agencies of the State in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state. Assistant Attorneys General work in virtually every area of legal practice including protecting children, fighting crime, defending criminal convictions, protecting consumers and the elderly, protecting our natural resources, fighting discrimination, defending the state and state employees, and providing legal advice to state agencies, officers and elected officials. This work makes a difference to the citizens of Oregon and provides unparalleled career satisfaction and professional opportunities. The Oregon Department of Justice is committed to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to justice and motivated to work hard on important legal matters on behalf of the citizens of Oregon.Conduct Expectations The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.
Required:
Minimum of three years of legal practice experience, which may include experience working as a full-time law clerk for a federal or state judge.
Able to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
Member of the Oregon State Bar or qualified to gain admittance to the bar within six months of the date of hire.
A full job description may be found here.
Union of Concerned Scientists: California Policy Advocate
UCS seeks a smart and savvy advocate for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and other science-based solutions to climate change. You will be joining a team of California-based colleagues who are working to further the Golden State’s leadership on these issues, providing a much-needed example to the world of how to decarbonize a major economy while preparing for the unavoidable impacts of a changing climate, and delivering equitable solutions that benefit all Californians. As our California Policy Advocate, you will represent UCS on these issues to legislative offices and committees, administration and agency staff, other non-profits, civic and community organizations, environmental justice partners, and other stakeholders. You’ll also work closely with other UCS staff to integrate our policy advocacy with our research and outreach, develop materials, and represent UCS at events.
Responsibilities
Help shape and implement advocacy efforts in support of the UCS policy agenda for California
Educate California policymakers, staff, and stakeholders about UCS’s views on policy issues relating to climate change, transportation, and energy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with CA state legislative offices and committees, as well as administration and agency officials.
Write and edit advocacy materials. Involve UCS analysts to provide technical information on transportation, energy, and climate policy as necessary.
Represent UCS at public events and conferences. Present information on UCS policy agenda to various groups, including regulators, legislative committees, and civic and community organizations.
Help develop relationships with relevant stakeholders representing Latinx communities in California.
Track relevant legislation, hearings, and activities in the state legislature.
Qualifications and experience:
You’ll need a substantive understanding of the legislative process, advocacy techniques, legislative strategy, and policymaking, as well as familiarity with the relevant legislative committees. Excellent oral and written communications skills are essential, as is an understanding of how advocacy fits in to effective issue campaigns. Background and policy expertise in clean energy and climate change is strongly preferred. Position also requires the ability to learn quickly, and strong time management skills.
This position requires five to seven years of comparable and relevant experience. Proven advocacy and communication skills, along with experience working either in state legislature, as a lobbyist, or for NGOs working to influence governmental decision-making, is necessary. Must have experience working with Latinx communities. Applicants should also demonstrate strong research skills, a positive, team-oriented work ethic, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree or JD is desirable. Proficiency in word processing and database software is required.
Approximately one-day per week travel to the West Coast office in Oakland, California is required.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
A full job description may be found here.
Responsibilities
Help shape and implement advocacy efforts in support of the UCS policy agenda for California
Educate California policymakers, staff, and stakeholders about UCS’s views on policy issues relating to climate change, transportation, and energy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with CA state legislative offices and committees, as well as administration and agency officials.
Write and edit advocacy materials. Involve UCS analysts to provide technical information on transportation, energy, and climate policy as necessary.
Represent UCS at public events and conferences. Present information on UCS policy agenda to various groups, including regulators, legislative committees, and civic and community organizations.
Help develop relationships with relevant stakeholders representing Latinx communities in California.
Track relevant legislation, hearings, and activities in the state legislature.
Qualifications and experience:
You’ll need a substantive understanding of the legislative process, advocacy techniques, legislative strategy, and policymaking, as well as familiarity with the relevant legislative committees. Excellent oral and written communications skills are essential, as is an understanding of how advocacy fits in to effective issue campaigns. Background and policy expertise in clean energy and climate change is strongly preferred. Position also requires the ability to learn quickly, and strong time management skills.
This position requires five to seven years of comparable and relevant experience. Proven advocacy and communication skills, along with experience working either in state legislature, as a lobbyist, or for NGOs working to influence governmental decision-making, is necessary. Must have experience working with Latinx communities. Applicants should also demonstrate strong research skills, a positive, team-oriented work ethic, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree or JD is desirable. Proficiency in word processing and database software is required.
Approximately one-day per week travel to the West Coast office in Oakland, California is required.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
A full job description may be found here.
Practical Farmers of Iowa: Habitat and Farm Transfer Coordinator
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is seeking an outgoing and driven professional to join our staff as habitat and farm transfer coordinator. For over 30 years, PFI has equipped farmers to build resilient farms and communities through farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing, on-farm research and strategic partnerships.
This new, full-time position will work with PFI staff, farmers, landowner, and external partners to coordinate and execute farmer-led events and research related to on-farm prairie, edge-of-field conservation practices and habitat management. This person will create a network of farmer- and landowner leaders in on-farm prairie and habitat, including a conservation and habitat committee. This person will also build networks with farmland owners, and organize regional events to strengthen PFI’s farm transfer program.
The habitat and farm transfer coordinator will join a dynamic, hard-working and enthusiastic team, and will help amplify Practical Farmers’ impact as our organization and the demand for resilient farming systems grows.
Duties:
Habitat work (approximately 75% of focus)
• Organize and staff PFI’s conservation and habitat field days, conference programming and workshops
• Build a network of farmers and stakeholders to promote farmer-to-farmer learning about on-farm conservation practices, prairie and habitat management
• Creatively seek opportunities to link farmers with resources to support on-farm conservation and habitat projects
• Carry out PFI’s conservation and habitat-related on-farm research and demonstration projects, including facilitating project selection, working one-on-one with participating farmers and collaborating organizations, and writing research reports
Farm transfer work (approximately 25% of focus)
• Organize and staff PFI’s regional farm transfer learning circles, field days and workshops
• Build a network of farmers and stakeholders to help each other create and implement farm transfer plans
• Link farmers and landowners with farm transfer resources
• Help feature farmers’ experiences with farm transfer in newsletters, blogs and other media
Applicable to both focus areas
• Coordinate and meet with external partner organizations in Iowa and beyond
• Communicate about PFI to a wide audience
• Seek grant opportunities and write proposals to fund related programming
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Characteristics:
• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental science or related field strongly preferred; master’s degree preferred – or equivalent experience in the fields of conservation, natural resources, ecology, environmental science or related field. Individuals with different professional backgrounds and degrees who have knowledge and passion for the work are also encouraged to apply, and will be considered for the position.
• Comfortable working with a wide audience of farmers and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated and outgoing; willing to initiate contact with farmers, landowners and agriculture professionals
• Experience, knowledge and appreciation of Iowa’s ecosystems, prairie and habitat management for species diversity, insects, mammals and birds
• Working knowledge of edge-of-field and in-field practices for soil and water quality, and pollinator and beneficial insect health
• Experience and knowledge of agricultural land ownership and transfer issues
• An understanding of Iowa agriculture and ag issues in Iowa
• Experience organizing events
• Experience writing outreach pieces
• Experience writing grant proposals and grant reports
• Experience developing and conducting field research
• Ability to work well with others and build partnerships
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage several tasks at once
• A passion for integrating conservation into working agricultural lands, and for diverse landscapes
This is a full-time position based in our Ames office. Salary is competitive, based on experience and qualifications. Practical Farmers offers a flexible, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for independent initiative and professional development.
This position requires travel (mostly in Iowa), a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 50 pounds and the ability to walk long distances. The position reports to Liz Kolbe, horticulture and habitat programs manager. Practical Farmers is a family-friendly employer. The position includes full health care benefits, a flex plan, short- and long- term disability, life insurance and generous paid time off. Employer contribution to a 401k retirement plan is offered after one year of employment.
Please apply by sending a cover letter, resume and professional references to Liz Kolbe at liz@practicalfarmers.org by Oct. 21, 2018
This new, full-time position will work with PFI staff, farmers, landowner, and external partners to coordinate and execute farmer-led events and research related to on-farm prairie, edge-of-field conservation practices and habitat management. This person will create a network of farmer- and landowner leaders in on-farm prairie and habitat, including a conservation and habitat committee. This person will also build networks with farmland owners, and organize regional events to strengthen PFI’s farm transfer program.
The habitat and farm transfer coordinator will join a dynamic, hard-working and enthusiastic team, and will help amplify Practical Farmers’ impact as our organization and the demand for resilient farming systems grows.
Duties:
Habitat work (approximately 75% of focus)
• Organize and staff PFI’s conservation and habitat field days, conference programming and workshops
• Build a network of farmers and stakeholders to promote farmer-to-farmer learning about on-farm conservation practices, prairie and habitat management
• Creatively seek opportunities to link farmers with resources to support on-farm conservation and habitat projects
• Carry out PFI’s conservation and habitat-related on-farm research and demonstration projects, including facilitating project selection, working one-on-one with participating farmers and collaborating organizations, and writing research reports
Farm transfer work (approximately 25% of focus)
• Organize and staff PFI’s regional farm transfer learning circles, field days and workshops
• Build a network of farmers and stakeholders to help each other create and implement farm transfer plans
• Link farmers and landowners with farm transfer resources
• Help feature farmers’ experiences with farm transfer in newsletters, blogs and other media
Applicable to both focus areas
• Coordinate and meet with external partner organizations in Iowa and beyond
• Communicate about PFI to a wide audience
• Seek grant opportunities and write proposals to fund related programming
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Characteristics:
• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental science or related field strongly preferred; master’s degree preferred – or equivalent experience in the fields of conservation, natural resources, ecology, environmental science or related field. Individuals with different professional backgrounds and degrees who have knowledge and passion for the work are also encouraged to apply, and will be considered for the position.
• Comfortable working with a wide audience of farmers and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated and outgoing; willing to initiate contact with farmers, landowners and agriculture professionals
• Experience, knowledge and appreciation of Iowa’s ecosystems, prairie and habitat management for species diversity, insects, mammals and birds
• Working knowledge of edge-of-field and in-field practices for soil and water quality, and pollinator and beneficial insect health
• Experience and knowledge of agricultural land ownership and transfer issues
• An understanding of Iowa agriculture and ag issues in Iowa
• Experience organizing events
• Experience writing outreach pieces
• Experience writing grant proposals and grant reports
• Experience developing and conducting field research
• Ability to work well with others and build partnerships
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage several tasks at once
• A passion for integrating conservation into working agricultural lands, and for diverse landscapes
This is a full-time position based in our Ames office. Salary is competitive, based on experience and qualifications. Practical Farmers offers a flexible, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for independent initiative and professional development.
This position requires travel (mostly in Iowa), a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 50 pounds and the ability to walk long distances. The position reports to Liz Kolbe, horticulture and habitat programs manager. Practical Farmers is a family-friendly employer. The position includes full health care benefits, a flex plan, short- and long- term disability, life insurance and generous paid time off. Employer contribution to a 401k retirement plan is offered after one year of employment.
Please apply by sending a cover letter, resume and professional references to Liz Kolbe at liz@practicalfarmers.org by Oct. 21, 2018
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