Global Quality Assurance and Incident Analyst - Whole Foods

Global Quality Assurance (GQA) Quality Assurance and Incident Analyst initiates food safety and quality control investigations via tracking and trending internal and external customer complaint data involving Whole Foods Market Exclusive Brands products. Acts as a liaison with the Exclusive Brands team, suppliers, internal food safety and quality control teams, Whole Foods Market regions and stores to help bring product related issues to resolution.

Responsibilities include:

• Collect and analyze customer complaint and incident data. Provide supporting data for incidents that may potentially result in market withdraws/recalls; including handling confidential information.
• Research and investigate new and emerging food safety regulations and communicate to appropriate team leaders/members.
• Collaborate with various quality and food safety teams to conduct/monitor root cause analysis investigations to completion, including providing accurate and timely reports.
• Work with WFM suppliers and distributors to coordinate and evaluate root cause analysis investigations.
• Provide support, communications and tracking of WFM recalls/withdrawals; available after hours and on-call 1 – 2 weekends a month for recall support.
• Act as a global contact to stores and regional teams as it relates to recalls, quality control complaints and incident management tools.
• Assist with recalls and/or foodborne illness outbreak investigations; including coordinating with the various regulatory agencies (i.e. FDA, USDA, CFIA, etc.)

A full job description may be found here.

Legislative Attorney (Trade Law) - Library of Congress

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to trade law in particular and American public law generally.  This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context. 

The Legislative Attorney prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background memoranda and reports on legal issues of national significance; provides personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on legal issues throughout the legislative process; and participates in or leads team research projects and seminars. 

The incumbent is expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legal analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
Candidates with research experience in and broad general knowledge of legal issues regarding trade law in particular and American public law in general; who demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and who possess a portfolio of high quality legal analytical writing are encouraged to apply. Experience as a judicial clerk will be beneficial.
A full job description may be found here.

Policy Director - American Farmland Trust

AFT is creating a new position of Policy Director. To fill this position, AFT seeks a highly motivated and strategic individual capable of developing and implementing detailed plans to shape agricultural policy, and eager to advance a storied organization poised to write its next chapter. 
The Policy Director reports directly to AFT’s President. This position is based at AFT’s National Office in Washington, DC.

The Policy Director’s primary responsibilities are to:

• Develop (in concert with AFT’s President, and with AFT’s board where appropriate) AFT’s overall policy direction and strategies; and oversee the implementation of those strategies.
• Coordinate all of AFT’s federal policy work and all relevant state policy work through direct management of policy staff and by collaborating closely with AFT’s two Vice Presidents of Programs, national initiative leaders, and regional directors, as needed and appropriate. 
• Work closely with AFT’s research team to help develop research plans and utilize research results that advance sound agricultural policy.
• Work closely with AFT’s communications team to enhance AFT’s reputation as a thought leader and increase media exposure in order to advance sound agricultural policy.

A full job description may be found here.

Global Nutrition Policy Analyst - CARE USA

Global Nutrition Policy Analyst 

Within the Policy Advocacy Department, the Global Nutrition Policy Analyst sits within the Global Advocacy Team, reporting to the Director, Global Food and Nutrition Security Advocacy, working closely with other members of the Global Advocacy Team, Policy and Advocacy Department (PAD), as well as the CARE USA Food and Nutrition Security Team and key colleagues in the CARE confederation.

Accordingly, with the support and guidance of the Director, Global Food and Nutrition Security Advocacy, the Global Nutrition Policy Analyst will lead CARE’s global nutrition advocacy, particularly around the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement and important global policy processes. The Global Nutrition Policy Analyst will collaborate with key colleagues in the CARE confederation, the Food and Nutrition Security Team, and regional and national advocacy colleagues, to craft a global nutrition advocacy strategy. The Policy Analyst will analyze global level policy trends and opportunities related to nutrition to draft policy positions, messaging, and other advocacy tools which can be used by colleagues in the CARE network. The Global Nutrition Policy Analyst will coordinate with key colleagues in technical teams, CARE members, and in regional teams and country offices to foster engagement in and implement the global nutrition advocacy strategy, including at a national level. S/he will coordinate CARE’s engagement in key global processes and coalitions to influence policy outcomes. S/he will provide technical assistance to targeted CARE country offices for national and regional advocacy and engagement with the Scaling Up Nutrition movement.

A full job description may be found here.
 

President & CEO - Maine Farmland Trust

Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) has created a Search Committee to find a new president and CEO to lead this innovative,collaborative, and highly successful land trust with a broad mission to protect farmland, support farmers, and advance the future of farming.

MFT’s President is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with all of the responsibilities generally associated with such a position. The president reports to a 15-member board of directors made up of farmers, agricultural and conservation leaders, and experienced and dedicated fiduciaries. The board meets every other month. A separate executive committee (comprised of the four board officers) generally meets prior to every regular board meeting, as well as other times, as needed.

Key qualifications for the position include the following:
●demonstrated commitment to and passion for fostering farming, farmland protection, and the future of farming in Maine.
●demonstrated success with leading development efforts involving both grant funding, private gifts and fundraising campaigns.
●a proven trackrecord of securing annual and long-term funding for an organization of a similar size and annual budget of at least $6 million
●exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, along with the ability to build rapport with a wide variety of people
●proven experience managing a complex organization (ideally one of a similar size) through a collaborative style of management and approach to leadership
●ability to lead, inspire and empower staff and board to achieve MFT”s annual and strategic goals andobjectives
●an interest in fostering a democratic working environment that promotes competitive compensation and benefits, as well as positive work-life balance
●prior experience with a land trust
●the highest standards of personal integrity

A full job description may be found here.

U.S. Senate - Multiple Positions

1. 224870 - LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COUNSEL -

Senior Republican Senator is seeking a legislative assistant or counsel to handle a portfolio of issues, including: agriculture, nutrition, appropriations, firearms, government reform, space policy/NASA, small business, federal welfare programs, and child support. The Senator represents a State with a large and influential agricultural community. Ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience handling agriculture issues (and related committee work) for a Republican Member of Congress as a legislative assistant, counsel, professional staff member, or other similar position. Graduate degree preferred, but not required. Please send resumes to: SenateAgricultureLA@gmail.com.

2. 224864 - LEGISLATIVE STAFFER -

Republican Senator seeks a staffer for the legislative team with strong writing, research, and oral communications skills to advise the Senator on issues related to agriculture, energy, natural resources, environment, and trade. Responsibilities include staffing the Senator in meetings and hearings, providing policy and vote recommendations, drafting talking points and memos, and organizing and managing diverse coalitions of interested stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, possess a strong attention to detail, work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about free markets, and have the ability to effectively function both independently and as a member of a team. Capitol Hill experience is preferred. This is not an entry level position. It is LA equivalent. Please send a resume and a cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

3. 224728 - LEGISLATIVE AIDE -

Midwestern Democrat seeks Legislative Aide to cover issues under the Commerce Committee’s jurisdiction, as well as agriculture, environment, energy and Native American issues. The Legislative Aide will support the Senior Legislative Counsel. This is not a junior position and prior legislative experience is required. In addition, the position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to SenateLegJobs@gmail.com with “Legislative Aide” in the subject line.
The full Senate Employment Bulletin may be found here.

Assistant Professor of Practice - Virgnia Tech

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics invites applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Law and Land Use. This is an academic-year, non-tenure-track position that includes a teaching and outreach component at the Blacksburg, Virginia campus.
Teaching: The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses in agricultural, environmental, and real estate law. These courses are attended by students from multiple disciplines and the instructor will collaborate with peer faculty in these disciplines and integrate material as appropriate for these audiences. Contract law is an important component of the agricultural and real estate law classes.

A full job description may be found here.

DEADLINE: Feb. 22nd - Legal Fellow - University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Intiative

The Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) located at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Legal Fellow to assist developing and delivering ALEI services to farmers. ALEI is comprised of legal specialists and other extension specialists who help farmers understand and comply with state, federal and local laws and regulations. This education comes in the form of conferences, in-person education programs, legal publications, partnerships, webinars, videos and articles in farming periodicals. 

 

The Legal Fellow will provide legal research, writing and educational assistance for ALEI. Projects vary, some requiring just a few hours of support, others requiring several weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a variety of legal, policy and regulatory matters concerning agriculture, environmental compliance and land use. Delivering legal presentations to groups of adult learners will be required. The Legal Fellow will work under the direction of ALEI Managing Director Sarah Everhart. The Legal Fellow will do the majority of the work remotely, however, regular travel throughout Maryland to meetings on both the Eastern Shore and Baltimore will be required and the fellow must have their own transportation. Candidates must be available no later than March 4, 2019. 

 

This position is full-time and will terminate on March 6, 2020. 

 

Essential Duties:

 • Conduct research and write ALEI program material and legal publications for a non-legal audience • Develop presentations and execute them 

• Coordinate and organize meetings, presentations and ALEI programs 

• Prepare grant proposals for ALEI 

• Work independently and coordinate the work of others 

• Network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals 

• Travel independently for ALEI programs, events and meetings throughout Maryland and Chesapeake Bay region. 

 

DEADLINE: February 22, 2019 

START DATE: March 4, 2019

A full description and instructions for applying may be found here.

Hemp Regulatory Specialist - State of Wisconsin

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is seeking a Regulatory Specialist in our Division of Agricultural Resource Management to work within the Industrial Hemp Program to lead efforts in developing policies and procedures for monitoring compliance and enforcing the regulations in addition to providing technical support with hemp licensure.

This position develops compliance and enforcement policies and procedures; coordinates regulatory and investigatory activities; and provides direction on investigations. This position also provides oversight and technical support for processing and issuance of licenses. 
A full job description may be found here.

FSMA Program Manager - State of Idaho

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Agriculture Program Manager with the skills and experience to develop and implement a regulatory program that is focused on, and aligned with, the federal FSMA Produce Safety Rule. The program is intended to help the state's farmers understand and successfully meet the requirements of the rule by the safe production of fresh fruits and vegetables, ultimately protecting public health.

The FSMA Program is responsible for involving cooperators, food safety experts, and industry stakeholders in developing an assessment and plan for an education, outreach, and regulatory program for the Produce Safety Rule. This position will require travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program management responsibility for all phases of the FSMA program including decision-making authority which requires a wide variety of program/project responsibilities which may include: development of program plans, policies, procedures, and strategies to accomplish plans; program evaluation; staff work assignments; performance evaluations; policy communication; negotiation; contract compliance; and legal case preparation.
• Develop a multi-year strategic plan for the FSMA regulatory program, monitor the implementation of the strategic plan, and evaluate and revise the plan as needed.
• Develop and adhere to the program budget.
• Monitor contract requirements and grant activities.
• Track accomplishments and ensure accountability to meet all of the requirements of the FDA Cooperative Agreement including timelines, reports, and budget.
• Assist in the involvement of cooperators, food safety experts, and industry stakeholders in developing an assessment and plan for education, outreach, and technical assistance for the regulated community.

A full job description may be found here.

Program Officer - Wallace Center

The Wallace Center is looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our Regional Food Economies portfolio as its Program Officer.

The Regional Food Economies team leads the Wallace Center's work developing a business environment within the US food system that enables the success of mission-based farm and food enterprises as they balance financial performance, environmental sustainability, and community impact. The Program Officer is responsible for leading program design, day-to-day project management and implementation, evaluation and reporting, and representing the Center and its values to broader food system stakeholders. This is an exciting, full-time leadership position, offering a competitive salary and benefits, and a unique opportunity to have national impact in sustainable food systems, as well as inclusive rural and urban economic development.

Preference is for a DC/Virginia based candidate but we will consider remote arrangements. The Wallace Center is actively building strategies for centering racial and economic equity in our food systems work and is seeking candidates eager to forward that mission. We are committed to building a diverse staff and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color.
A full job description may be found here.

Starbucks Corporate Counsel

Corporate counsel, Food, Regulatory & Marketing - Seattle, WA

Starbucks

As Starbucks corporate counsel – Food, Regulatory and Marketing, you will support our labeling and nutrition team and other regulatory and quality assurance compliance functions in a variety of areas, including food safety and product claims. You will also advise on marketing campaigns, including marketing collateral, draft and negotiate commercial contracts (for example, agency services, licensing, and sponsorship agreements). You will collaborate with and advise clients, and serve as our business clients’ conduit into other legal support areas. Successful candidates will bring to the role a clear understanding of the legal issues associated with a global food and beverage retailer.

Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:

• Guide – Provide strategic legal counseling to the leaders of Starbucks Global Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Regulatory, and Marketing organizations, as well as the adjacent businesses and functions they collaborate with and support.
• Collaborate – Team with other Law &Corporate Affairs partners to provide cross-functional support for a variety of business units, including on matters of intellectual property, store operations, retail licensing, procurement, distribution, and litigation.
• Support – Play a key role for the Law & Corporate Affairs team that provides legal support to these key functions, including partnering with paralegals and other department staff members.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 3-5 years of relevant substantive legal experience in a law firm or company legal department
• J.D. from accredited law school
• License to practice law in pertinent jurisdictions

To apply, visit https://starbucks.taleo.net/careersection/1000222/jobdetail.ftl?job=180009881&lang=en&src=JB-12106

Kraft Heinz Food Law Counsel

Our Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

It's a Question of Taste

Do more, be more. Whatever your aspirations, experience something exceptional at Kraft Heinz. We'll give you the freedom to determine your own direction and deliver in your own style. Outperform our expectations and you'll move forward faster than you ever thought possible. Come ready to dream. Come eager to grow. 

Get a taste of what your career could be at kraftheinzcompany.com/careers.

Apply for this position on the Kraft Heinz website at https://heinz.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/KraftHeinz_Careers/job/Chicago-IL/Food-Law-Counsel_R-14964?source=KHIndeed

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provides practical and timely counseling on compliance with federal and state food law requirements for all assigned clients.

• Provide strategic counseling on areas of food safety and quality standards for ingredients, food processing and finished products

• Provide counseling on areas of labeling and marketing requirements (including product naming requirements and claim substantiation)

• Manage registration and reporting requirements, as well as inspection-related requirements

• Counsel the business on changes to existing food law requirements

• Develops industry and trade association relationships to influence new labeling, food safety, and other requirements; prepares persuasive talking points and comments.

• Develops creative and legally sound solutions for business initiatives that raise legal questions.

• Has knowledge of government enforcement practices and experience with compliance counseling, training, and the recall process.

• Researches and maintains awareness of legislative and regulatory developments affecting food law.

• Assists in the development and delivery of training as appropriate.

• Updates current contract templates and develops new templates, as necessary, for use by key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and top academic credentials

• Minimum 7 years legal experience with 3-5 years food law experience, preferably in a government enforcement agency, at a top-tier law firm, or as in-house counsel

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state food law requirements (specialist knowledge)

• In-depth knowledge of FDA and FSIS procedures

• Marketing and claims experience

EEO Policy:

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer - Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Summer Internships - National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition has two summer internships available.  One position is for a Grassroots Intern, and the second is a Policy Internship.  Both positions are paid, full-time, and located at NSAC's Capitol Hill office in Washington D.C.

NSAC is the leading advocacy organization for federal policy that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems. We work with our 100+ member organizations to empower grassroots voices –including farmers and eaters –for positive change. We work towards the vision of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply produced by diverse familyfarmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade,while sustaining the environment and contributing to the strength of their communities.

More information on the Grassroots Internship may be found here.

More information on the Policy Internship may be found here.

Univ of Colorado MENV: Instructor in Sustainability Planning & Management

 The Masters of the Environment (MENV) graduate program, within the University of Colorado Boulder’s Environmental Studies Program, seeks a full-time non-tenure-track Instructor and Specialization Lead for the Sustainability Planning and Management (SPM) track, to begin in June 2019. This full-time position is comprised of a nine-month academic year Instructor appointment and a three-month summer appointment that includes advising, administrative duties, and research/professional service.

The notice states: 

[They] seek a candidate to teach in the MENV Program, lead the Sustainability Planning and Management (SPM) specialization, make substantive creative contributions that relate to professional work, perform a variety of advising and administrative responsibilities, as well as participate in innovative, and impactful professional activities. 

The successful candidate will possess significant academic as well as practical experience in addressing challenges in sustainability. Professional and academic experience should focus on community resilience, community engagement, sustainability assessment or strategy in the public or private sector, and/or urban and regional planning, especially pertaining to social change, diversity and inclusiveness.

For more information, see Instructor in Sustainability Planning and Management. 

Legal Positions involving Animal Welfare

The Animal Legal Defense Fund has a new listing of open positions with animal welfare groups, and most of them are legal positions. Some have been listed here, but some are new.  Note that these are not positions with ALDF but are opportunities with other organizations as well as several academic positions.  Rather than duplicate the list, readers are encouraged to check out the ALDF posting directly  -

Animal Legal Defense Fund: Employment Opportunities Listing