Executive Director, Portland Farmers Market

Portland Farmers Market (PFM) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization operating five vibrant, world-class farmers markets in Portland Oregon. Our markets provide a direct connection to more than 200 vendors including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. We contribute to their success and create vibrant community gatherings.

PFM seeks a highly skilled, collaborative, mission driven Executive Director to lead us in achieving our goals of (1) providing robust, vital markets that connect farmers and food artisans with Portland communities, (2) ensuring PFM is a respected food advocate and strong, collaborative, partner within the local food movement and (3) continuing to be a place where we can learn, laugh, and support each other. 

Portland Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization

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Post-Grad Legal Fellowship, Fall 2021 (Earthjustice)

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. In the United States and around the world, we wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

We invite you to learn more about who we are and what we do.

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In-House Regulatory Counsel (Whole Foods Market)

Whole Foods Market is seeking an attorney who will drive legal compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as local ordinances, broadly applicable to retail and distribution operations for grocery in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The ideal candidate will be sensitive to the company’s operational and business needs while providing clear and meaningful legal advice. The candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative manner with legal, business, and operations colleagues to achieve company goals, and will build strong, trusting relationships with global and regional teams. In addition, they will know when to include relevant stakeholders in projects or matters for which they are lead counsel. The candidate will also lead the Operations Regulatory Compliance team and must be prepared to be a collaborative leader. They must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Executive Director for the Women, Food and Agriculture Network

The Women, Food and Agriculture Network seeks its next Executive Director who will continue the organization’s growth, who is passionate about the intersections of sustainable agriculture, feminism, and justice, and who has experience in community organizing, fundraising, staff management, and nonprofit administration. The ideal candidate will embody the values of WFAN, and be willing to call upon their networks in this time of growth and transition for the organization.

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Field Organizer California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN)

The Field Organizer engages food and farming stakeholders across California, supporting their involvement in policy campaigns aimed at creating a climate smart, resilient, and more equitable agricultural system. The Organizer builds relationships with farmers and ranchers, agriculture experts, and community organizations and provides opportunities to participate in and advocate for CalCAN’s policy campaigns. The Organizer collaborates with CalCAN’s team and partners around the state on tactics such as farm tours, meetings with state elected representatives, advisor strategy sessions, and calls to action.

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Senior Policy Specialist - Conservation, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (Washington, D.C.)

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is seeking a passionate and collaborative policy advocate to represent our Coalition’s conservation policy portfolio. Each Policy Specialist on our team focuses on a variety of issues and interacts with coalition members through issue-specific policy committees; in this role, you will build critical relationships, act strategically to push policies forward, and be well versed in relevant policies and frameworks. If you are just as excited to dive into soil health details with farmers as you are to help Congress understand the importance of these issues, this is the role for you. This position will serve as our in house “expert” on agricultural conservation and environmental issues and legislation, with a specific focus on working lands conservation programs, climate change, renewable energy, and farmland protection programs. In addition, each policy specialist also collaborates with the rest of the policy team on shared campaigns and helps to further our racial equity efforts.

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Attorney at Agricultural Labor Relations Board, Visalia Regional Office, California

Under general supervision of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) General Counsel and under the direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent will prosecute violations of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. This position is heavily concentrated around legal research and writing in support of prosecuting unfair labor practices; interviewing parties and witnesses concerning alleged unfair labor practices at their work sites or homes. The position requires the ability to engage in complex legal research and analysis; draft complaints, subpoenas, briefs and other legal documents; prepare witnesses for hearings and prosecute cases before administrative law judges; conduct settlement negotiations; and seek injunctive relief in superior and appellate courts throughout California. Additionally, the incumbent will provide outreach and training to stakeholders. 

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AMS Compliance & Enforcement Agricultural Marketing Specialist Position

Compliance and Enforcement Specialists assess and conduct compliance investigations of alleged complaints, trade practices, and violations of the organic regulations for the NOP Compliance and Enforcement Division. Applicants may qualify at the GS-12 or 

GS-13 level. Compliance and Enforcement Specialists are based in Washington D.C., 
with occasional travel required (domestic and international). Only apply if you live in the commuting area or are willing to move to D.C. Relocation will be paid. 

Announcement: DE-10973601-20-NO

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