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.