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, military veterans, and people of color to apply.
Responsibilities will include:
- Monitor, research, and analyze federal policy and legislation related to young farmers, and work with the Federal Policy Director to advance NYFC’s policy platform and legislative priorities;
- Establish and maintain relationships with key Congressional offices, federal agencies, allied organizations, and private stakeholders to advance NYFC’s work;
- Draft and present materials for NYFC’s new and existing policy priorities for lawmakers, stakeholders, and the media, including fact sheets, one-pagers, bill summaries, testimony, and presentations;
- Work with NYFC’s grassroots and communications teams to help inform and mobilize NYFC’s network of young farmers;
- Support NYFC’s policy program by assisting in program strategy, grant reporting, and other tasks.
- At least two years of experience in public policy, including a working knowledge of the Congressional policy-making process, the farm bill, and/or USDA programs and administration
- Strongly identify with NYFC’s core mission, platform, and guiding principles
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and experience working with diverse communities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication
- Works well independently, with a team, and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to think creatively about policy and program reforms that address structural barriers for young farmers and ranchers
A full job description may be found here.