Environmental Clinic Director - Vermont Law School

Vermont Law School seeks a Faculty Director for its Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic (ENRLC) to commence in the Summer or Fall of 2019. Vermont Law School's highly ranked environmental program includes a curriculum of over 50 environmental law courses, as well as six advanced degrees in environmental law.

Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic

The ENRLC is effectively a public interest environmental law firm embedded in a mission-driven environmental law school. The ENRLC gives students the opportunity to develop their lawyering skills by working with clients on real cases and projects. The ENRLC engages primarily in strategic impact litigation on critical environmental and land use issues. We have also worked on administrative agency proceedings, client counseling, and other forms of environmental advocacy. Our clients are community groups and environmental organizations, and we partner with a wide variety of organizations at the local, regional, and national level.

A full job description may be found here.

Executive Director - Feed the Truth

Feed the Truth aims to advance truth, transparency, and integrity to support a healthy, equitable, and sustainable food system.

With a U.S. focus and a global perspective, Feed the Truth will:
Convene experts and stakeholders to identify and advance strategies;
Translate and disseminate evidence-based information to support informed decision-making by all;
Advocate for policy, systems, and environmental changes;
Facilitate, catalyze, and support the efforts of others; and
Develop resources and initiatives to reach its goals.

Feed the Truth is a wholly independent 501(c)(3). It was launched and is funded by Daniel Lubetzky, the Founder and CEO of KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND). The organization has a 10-year, $25 million commitment and is now seeking its Founding Executive Director. In order to ensure complete independence, KIND and Lubetzky will not be involved in the organization in any way.

The Opportunity:

The Executive Director of Feed the Truth will report to the Board. S/he will help successfully launch and grow the organization.

On a fundamental level, the Executive Director will have the following responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to develop and articulate strategies which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress;
• Support and collaborate with a strong, highly engaged Board to develop and advance Feed the Truth’s strategic priorities;
• Develop the values of Feed the Truth and promote a culture reflective of those values;
• Administer all day-to-day operations of Feed the Truth, including building, leading, and managing a small team;
• Provide oversight and responsibility for Feed the Truth’s financial position and outlook;
• Represent Feed the Truth as an articulate, inspiring and knowledgeable public spokesperson and ambassador with diverse audiences; and
• Recruit experts, colleagues, and funders to support the Feed the Truth mission; develop and foster strategic relationships with high-level partners.

A full job description may be found here.

Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney - Davis Wright Tremaine

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

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

A full job description may be found here.

Executive Director - Zenger Farm

Zenger Farm’s Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director to guide the organization’s programmatic and financial development in alignment with our mission. This position demands high-level development, management, and collaboration skills. The Executive Director is responsible for Zenger Farm’s strategic and operational functions, including its staff and programs. As a successful fundraiser and fiscal manager, the Executive Director will manage the budget while ensuring the organization’s financial stability, adaptability, and resilience. The Executive Director will build and maintain strong relationships with individuals (community members and donors), organizations (such as foundations, corporations, and other nonprofits), and government agencies. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and facilitates the work of a staff of approximately 15 FTE, as well as seasonal staff, community chefs, and farm apprentices.

A full job description may be found here.

Community Nutrition Program Manager, PCC Community Markets

Overview

PCC has long been a leader in ensuring that our communities have the food and education to stay healthy.  The Community Nutrition Program Manager is responsible for PCC’s effort to feed our neighbors and improve access to nutritious food. In addition, they will develop strong relationships with community groups focused on improving community health through food security, food recovery and nutrition community outreach. 

 

Open until March 25th. 

Responsibilities

• Manages the bulk food donation program, including organizing and supporting volunteer packaging parties
• Ensures that the food we donate is the highest nutritional value and culturally appropriate
• Supports our stores in successfully running our grocery rescue program and supporting our partner foodbanks
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with community groups and non-profits focused on food access, nutrition and food recovery
• Provides nutritional technical knowledge and expertise to the merchandising team, community groups and customers as needed.
• Provides guidance on nutrition education for the PCC Cooks program as requested
• Contributes nutrition-related content to the Sound Consumer newspaper
• Other duties as needed or required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
• 3+ years of experience supporting nutrition-related programs
• Strong understanding and experience related to the issues associated with food access and food insecurity
• Excellent program management skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong writing skills; previous experience contributing to a publication a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to all PCC stores and to other work-related locations
• Experience working on food access or donation programs preferred

Behaviors and Competencies

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

For the full posting and to apply https://office-pccsea.icims.com/jobs/3345/community-nutrition-program-manager/job?mobile=true&width=414&height=622&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

Multiple Positions - UN FAO

Development Law Branch, which undertakes normative work and supports Member States in developing their legislation in all areas of law relating to food and agriculture. We are looking for individuals to work on food, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, nutrition, right to food, etc. Knowledge of climate change and agriculture is of particular interest. Those without qualifications or experience beyond general environmental law or public international law are usually insufficiently specialised for this work.

• P4 Legal Officer – Specialization in Fisheries, to be based in Rome, with a lot of travel. A post for a seasoned professional, with a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
• P3 Legal Officers – Any area of development law. Two posts, one to be based in Addis, and one to be based in Dakar, with travel throughout the Africa region. The posts require experienced professionals, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, and able to function with some autonomy as they are outposted although remain under the supervision of the Head of Branch in Rome.
• P2 Legal Officer – Any area of development law, to be based in Rome. Minimum of three years’ experience required; this is often an entry-level grade, so the individual is expected to work under the supervision of senior officers.

General Legal Affairs Service, which addresses issues of international organizations law, agreements with donors and other entities, international administrative law and staff appeals, procedures of governing and statutory bodies, IP matters, partnerships, treaty depositary functions, etc.

• P2 Legal Officer – Shortly to be posted online. To be based in Rome. Minimum of three years’ experience required; this is often an entry-level grade, so the individual is expected to work under the supervision of senior officers. Past recruitments suggest that there could be considerable competition for this post.

A full list of job descriptions may be found here.

Community Agriculture Director - Athens Land Trust

Community Agriculture Director

Athens Land Trust is an innovative and adaptive community and conservation land trust in Georgia. We look for team members who are creative, deeply committed to advancing equity, and excited about embracing an evolving set of responsibilities and opportunities as the organization grows.

The Community Agriculture Program Director is the point person for Athens Land Trust’s community agriculture programs. S/he leads and supports program staff to accomplish strategic goals and objectives set by the board of directors and is a key community partner in the creation of a local, equitable food system that works to comprehensively meets community needs.  Applicant should possess an understanding of inequity in access to food, financial support, and infrastructure for underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee and support Community Agriculture programs and staff, including the West Broad Farmers Market, the Young Urban Farmers program, ALT Farms, CSA and marketing, Williams Farm, and the Community Garden Network.
2. Build and cultivate community partnerships to increase the capacity of the Community Agriculture Program.
3. Proactively engage in business development to support beginning and underserved farmers and producers.
4. Through intentional community outreach and engagement, create effective programming that addresses needs in the Athens community
5. Complement and support the Executive Director in public meetings, community outreach and in finding creative solutions for community needs.
6. Network to identify and recruit future members of the Community Agriculture Committee and Board of Directors.
7. Work with Executive Director and Community Agriculture Committee to implement the strategic direction and priorities to position the organization as a major resource for healthy lifestyle choices for populations in need. Includes development and implementation of government relations, public policy, and funding strategies in support of the program.
8. Oversee the development and implementation of a Work Plan for the program, which establishes priorities throughout the program.
9. Manage projects and timely deliverables related to grant funding, including reporting and budgeting, while keeping abreast of multiple ongoing projects.
10. Support, nurture, and develop staff, volunteers, clients, and consultants to execute the projects and initiatives of the Community Agriculture Program.
11. Establish benchmarks and evaluate program success.

Qualifications:

The Community Agriculture Director is an individual with high ethical standards, excellent strategic planning skills, the ability to connect with people from all walks of life, and a commitment to equity and social justice.  S/he actively seeks opportunities to build relationships with new partners and give public talks, and has a track record of engaging diverse groups—public, private, and nonprofit—in delivering on-the-ground results. S/he has the ability to focus on supporting current programming and simultaneously envision how the program can grow to continue to meet community needs. The Director will be someone who brings groups and individuals together to accomplish joint goals and objectives.  

A background in food justice is preferred. S/he has a demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and execute multiple projects with varying timelines and degrees of difficulty. S/he is comfortable with a fast-paced environment and adjusting on the fly to accommodate emerging projects and needs. Superb communication (verbal, written and visual) and time management skills are essential to success in this role. S/he has a strong history of working as a member of a team, effectively collaborating with outside partners as well as colleagues.

To apply: Please send resume, cover letter and references to: krisztian@athenslandtrust.org. 

Cooperative Development Specialist - California Center for Cooperative Development

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Cooperative Development Specialist, you’ll be:
•Talking to farmers, ranchers, and small business owners in the food supply chain about strategies for improving their businesses through cooperation
•Completing market research and feasibility studies, including conducting producer surveys, interviews with key informants, and building financial pro formas
•Assessing the readiness of organizers and helping them get to the next level
•Developing relationships with partners with specific expertise in different areas to help our clients make strategic decisions
•Developing presentations and written materials for trainings
•Organizing and marketing conferences
•Evaluating current and potential projects and preparing progress reports for funders

A full job description may be found here.

Executive Director - UC Berkeley Food Institute

In consultation with the Faculty Director(s) of the Berkeley Food Institute (BFI), the Executive Director (ED) is charged with the development, administration, and management of an inter-departmental research Institute located on the UC Berkeley campus; The Berkeley Food Institute is an exciting program that connects seven academic units: College of Natural Resources, Graduate School of Journalism, Goldman School of Public Policy, School of Public Health, College of Environmental Design, Haas School of Business, and Berkeley Law. These academic units on the campus have partnered to create an interdisciplinary/cross-campus institute that conducts research and develops policy recommendations and public outreach campaigns designed to transform food systems to expand access to healthy, affordable food and promote sustainable and equitable food production. BFI empowers new leaders with the capacity to cultivate diverse, just, resilient, and healthy food systems. In addition to performing rigorous scientific research, BFI informs and engages the public in its effort to transform food systems. To achieve these goals, the Institute provides graduate and undergraduate courses and fellowships and conducts community-based research projects. Most importantly, the Institute communicates research outcomes and policy recommendations clearly and effectively to legislators and the public.

A full job description and directions for applying may be found here.

Mississippi Delta Fellowship 2019-2021

Based in the Mississippi Delta, the Mississippi Delta Fellow (“Delta Fellow”) works in collaboration with theDelta Directions Consortium and its partners to create transformational change in the Mississippi Delta. The Delta Directions Consortium is an interdisciplinary group of academic institutions, community-based organizations, and foundations focused on pursuing improvements in health, food systems, and economic development in the Mississippi Delta Region.

The Delta Fellow is hosted by the Center for Population Studies at University of Mississippi, which is the backbone organization of Delta Directions Consortium. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Population Studies, the Fellow also works closely with the Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation and Harvard Law School Mississippi Delta Project, as well as the Delta Directions ConsortiumAdvisory Committee. The Fellowship is supported by the Winokur Family Foundation in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.

The Delta Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to inform and catalyze community change through the creation, development, and management of interdisciplinary projects. Through their work, Fellows become familiar with community needs, resources, and challenges. Fellows have the chance to pair academic and research resources of University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Harvard Law School, and Harvard School of Public Health with community-based organizations in the Delta, to translate academic resources into projects that address community needs. The Delta Fellow will build on existing projects, launch new projects in partnership with Delta Directions members, and have the opportunity to design one new signature project for completion during their tenure, subject to review and input by the Director of the Center for Population Studies and members of the Delta Directions Consortium.

A full job description may be found here.

Agriculture Issue Leader - Cornell Cooperative Extension

The Agriculture Issue Leader is responsible for providing in-depth program leadership for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the agriculture and horticulture program area of the association. In addition, this person shall develop and deliver programs in a specific subject of broad importance to the Agricultural program area (Agriculture Economic Development, Food Systems, Ag & the Environment (e.g. climate smart agriculture, carbon farming, water issues, etc.) and Farmland Protection); and shall provide a broad range of high level administrative direction and management functions for programs and the staff within them.

This person is responsible for securing program funds and effective management of resources available to the program unit. S/he is responsible for assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within the program unit and across the association.

This person will engage with, develop and facilitate local community groups, networks, partnerships, and collaborations. S/he will engage public and private organizations to address high priority issues and maximize effective use of community resources to bolster community and economic development across the region.

A full job description may be found here.

Agriculture Development Specialist - State of Vermont

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets seeks an Agriculture Development Specialist III who will be responsible for leading intra-agency collaboration to support emerging business and industry needs across Vermont’s agricultural economy. This position will work closely with the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development to guide economic development initiatives, including dairy innovation, maple production growth and viability, support for value-added agricultural industries, and hemp industry outreach and education efforts.

The position will engage in policy, marketing, and promotion conversations around Vermont’s agricultural commodities and workforce development opportunities necessary to expand markets for critical and emerging agricultural products and businesses. The incumbent will be expected to develop new marketing programs, engage evolving consumer preferences in product development, understand applicable agricultural policies and regulations, and explore innovative economic development opportunities for Vermont.

A full job description may be found here.

Executive Director - Food First

The Institute for Food and Development Policy—better known as Food First—is a member-supported, non-profit “people’s’” think-and- do tank. Our mission is to end the injustices that cause hunger. We work with grassroots and front line food justice, food sovereignty and food system change initiatives to learn about their on-the-ground struggles and needs; to educate the general public about these issues; and to amplify the voices of these groups and communities working to end hunger and environmental destruction. We believe that we can contribute to social justice through sustained education and advocacy that can create the necessary political will to change the injustices that cause poverty, hunger and environmental destruction.
The Food First Executive Director will have a track record that demonstrates the following abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of Food First.
• Proven ability to connect with and learn from people in Food First’s areas of concern.
• Proven writing and communication skills.
• The ability to connect with a variety of audiences, from front line food justice workers to academics and policy makers and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and oversee successful fundraising from diverse sources, including foundations and individual donors.
• Demonstrated ability in nonprofit management, including both staff and financial management.

A full job description may be found here.

VP, Finance - Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT

Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT, PBC is a real estate investment company incorporated as a public benefit company. We are a small company of passionate people that provide secure land access to the next generation of organic and regenerative farmers across the U.S. Currently operating in 14 states, Iroquois Valley offers long-term leases and mortgage financing to 40 farm families on over 50 farm properties. Iroquois Valley is funded by socially responsible investors interested in directly supporting farmers growing good food.

Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT is currently searching for a VP, Finance to join the team.  This role will oversee the various corporate financial functions of the organization in accordance with SRI (Social Responsible Investing) investment management and practices. Candidates who are environmental-minded, detail oriented, fast-paced, and versatile will thrive in our rapidly growing entrepreneurial company.

This position is located in Evanston, IL and will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the executive management team.

A full job description may be found here.