Description:
- 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 family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while sustaining the environment and contributing to the strength of their communities.
- Assisting NSAC’s staff, coalition members, Grassroots Council with national grassroots outreach campaigns using social media, email, and other advocacy tools;
- Developing creative, impactful engagement tools for farmers and consumers – including digital and multimedia materials – around a range of issues and campaigns, including local and regional food systems, working lands conservation, beginning farmer issues, sustainable agricultural research, and much more;
- Supporting NSAC’s Diversity Committee & furthering our racial equity efforts – assisting with monthly calls and other endeavors;
- Assisting with planning and execution of NSAC events, including farmer/advocate lobby days in Washington, DC and the winter coalition membership meeting • Conducting research, analysis, and interviews to support advocacy campaigns;
- Drafting blog posts, social media posts, advocacy messages, and other materials;
- Assisting with other projects and assignments as needed.
- An understanding of and passion for sustainable food and farms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with community organizing and grassroots capacity building efforts.
- Experience working with diverse communities & willingness to apply an equity lens.
- Ability to both work independently and be a good team player.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to stay on task when managing multiple projects.
- Multimedia skills – including Adobe CreativeSuite and video development / editing (Final Cut Pro or equivalent) – a plus.