Food Law & Policy - Teaching Assistantship

The LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law has a new fellowship position that will provide an LL.M. candidate the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant to Dean Margaret Sova McCabe as she teaches a new Food Law & Policy course for the Law School's J.D. students. The position will include serving as the LL.M. Advisor to the Journal of Food Law & Policy. A strong academic record in Law School plus interest/experience in food law and policy is required. Law Review or Journal experience is preferred. This is a part-time position that will allow the fellow to complete the LL.M. Program in 9 months. Compensation includes a full tuition waiver for all LL.M. courses, a stipend of $11,250, and the opportunity to enroll in the university's health insurance program with the University paying 66.66% of the premiums. Although the LL.M. Program offers a fully integrated distance option, this position is open only to LL.M. candidates who study on-campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The School of Law is proud to have pledged to be an Anti-Bias Anti-Racist Community and welcomes diverse applicants. For more information and to apply, contact the LL.M. Program Director, Professor Susan A. Schneider at sschneid@uark.edu. 

US Food Policy Lead at Edelmann & Co. Law Offices

Edelman is seeking an Executive Vice President/Managing Director of Public Affairs. You should be a seasoned leader with a strong public policy/communications/integrated marketing background in either/or a leading F&B company, a leading public affairs/communications agency with a proven track record of success. You should have a strong understanding of the new business process and a natural ability to find and convert new business. As a member of the Public Affairs and F&B teams, you will demonstrate the skills and behaviors needed to build culture, up-level client work, expand collective capability and drive growth. You should be a big-picture thinker, but also able to turn big ideas into action. You should demonstrate superior communication skills, charisma and executive presence and you should be hungry to learn and evolve personally, and undaunted by change or complexity. You will continuously work with your colleagues across the agency and with a global mindset and approach at all times. You will have a proven background in public affairs/policy and communications, with people management, business development and budget management. You will have a track record of leading profitable programs that have advanced client business goals. You are a superb people manager and have experience successfully managing resources and budgets as well as helping win new business.

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Earthjustice Associate Attorney, Florida Regional Office

Earthjustice is looking to hire an Associate Attorney whose docket will include work done in partnership with Puerto Rico community-based organizations, environmental justice groups, and others advancing the rights of disproportionately burdened communities in Puerto Rico. The attorney selected for this position will focus on local enforcement, litigation and other legal advocacy driven by the concerns of communities and partners in Puerto Rico. The Associate will work on cases furthering clean energy goals in Puerto Rico, as well as work related to clean air, clean water, toxic chemicals. 

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Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative - Policy Officer

 Policy Officer for Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, Arkansas (remote work may be possible)

The Policy Officer is a member of the IFAI Team. The position is responsible for participating in developing, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive policy analysis and Tribal Governance strategy for the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative located within the School of Law.  Strategies will also include activities to increase the visibility and profile of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative major national initiatives. The Policy Officer will be working directly with Tribal governments on matters of governance and economic development, Tribal colleges and inter­tribal organizations, as well as the partners to the Initiative in the execution of the Initiative programs. This position reports to and is evaluated by the director of the Initiative and works in collaboration with colleagues throughout the campus. The Policy Officer is also responsible for research, drafting, planning, editing, publication, and circulation of print materials, online newsletters, postings on social media and other communication outreach related to the Initiative projects. This position may be required to travel long distances by air or vehicle on behalf of for various events.

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