Program Associate, Food Policy Team, The Wallace Center

The Wallace Center is super excited to bring on another team member to join the Food Systems Leadership (FSL) team as a Program Associate starting in January 2022. We are looking for someone who is deeply committed to racial equity and justice, interested in and familiar with how federal food policy impacts communities, and passionate about food systems transformation. Click here for the full job announcement. 

 

As part of the backbone team of the Food Systems Leadership Network, you will be joining a highly collaborative and virtual crew of five motivated, fun, and passionate people. While we are often all juggling multiple projects, we are intentional about making time throughout the day to go for walks, share highlights from the weekend, offer recipe/book/music/podcast/etc. recommendations, and connect with each other as humans. 

 

As a Program Associate, you’ll be an integral part of the team by providing general support for all FSLN programmatic activities (like the Mentorship Program, online trainings, and topical calls), and will be particularly involved in: 

·       Organizing network members around influencing federal agency programs and policies (a.k.a implementation advocacy),  

·       Building the capacity of network members to be able to capture federal resources and funding 

·       Supporting a new project focused on strengthening ‘farm to food assistance’ value chains 

 

If you’re an early career person interested in working at the intersection of policy, programs, and networks to advance more equitable food systems, this might be the right fit for you! Starting salary range is $52,000 - $58,000 and applicants should have either 3 years of relevant experience or a college degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

 

While we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, we will be moving quickly through the hiring process to have the new team member start in mid-January, so please do share with qualified candidates or submit your own application soon! We especially encourage individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color to apply. Click here to learn more about the job description, qualifications, and how to apply. 

 

Annalina Kazickas (she/hers) Sr. Program Associate — Food Systems Leadership Team

Wallace Center at Winrock International

2121 Crystal Drive, Suite 500 | Arlington, VA 22202 | www.winrock.org | www.wallacecenter.org 

| office 703.302.6532| cell 631.495.5037 | fax 501.280.3090 | e-mail annalina.kazickas@winrock.org

 

RAFI-USA Program Director - North Carolina

RAFI-USA seeks a values-driven, entrepreneurial Program Director to lead the day-to-day activities of the Farmers of Color Network program and help shape the program’s future strategic direction. Working directly with the Executive Director, the Director’s primary emphasis will be on strategy development and implementation, program oversight and evaluation, and fundraising and partner development. 

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Share with others in your network who may wish to apply!

Click here for full job description and to apply

Compensation: Full-time position. Annual salary of $67,225 based on 40 hours/week. Generous benefits package includes paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, life, and long/short term disability insurance plans.

Location: Candidates local to the Triangle area of NC strongly preferred.

Animal Welfare Institute: Executive Director Position and General Counsel Position

 Executive Director Position, Animal Welfare Institute

General Counsel Position, Animal Welfare Institute

Both positions are located in D.C. and are not remote positions.

For job descriptions and responsibilities, see the Animal Welfare Institutes website at https://awionline.org/content/job-openings

Attorney Position Working with General Counsel of Food & Dietary Supplement Company

Posting from Liz North with North Power Partners (recruiting firm) 

This is a great opportunity for someone coming out of the LLM in Ag and Food Program or who is already an FDA attorney to be trained by a terrific GC.  This position is the right hand to the General Counsel. The location is in Southeast US. See details below. If you are interested in knowing more and /or applying for this position,  please reach out to Liz North at lnorth@northpowerpartners.com or at 202-288-1393.

Job Summary

Our relaxed, but premier and fast-growing food & dietary supplement company is looking to add an attorney to our roster to assist the General Counsel in all matters of regulatory compliance, product labeling, contracts, intellectual property, and employment matters, among other areas.  We operate highly collaborative offices with four different divisions, in which each professional interacts to help others to ensure all teams from marketing to customer service receive the best possible legal management and advice.

Attorney Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide legal support to the General Counsel.
• Review clinical/scientific substantiation of food and dietary supplement claims and give legal opinions.
• Expert review of all types of marketing copy for FDA/FTC compliance including labeling, television, radio, social media, negative option offers, material disclosures, and testimonials.
• Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks.
• Help manage litigation and review documents.
• Develop company policy and position on legal issues.

Attorney Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (NC admittance not required). 
• Must have scientific aptitude.  Science background (degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or engineering is a plus but not required)
• A self-starter with strong aptitude for directness and ability to take direction, but also not afraid to initiate new ideas and convey opinions.

Good Food Institute, Legislative Specialist

The Good Food Institute advocates for the cutting edge of food, especially plant-based proteins and cultured meat. The Legislative Specialist will lead the Policy Department’s state legislative efforts, campaigning in favor of the use of public research and development funds for alternative proteins and defending against label censorship laws that would ban terms like “vegan sausage.” A background in legislation and policy is preferred. Apply at https://gfi.org/job/?gh_jid=5630032002

Earthjustice, Associate Attorney

Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food and Farming Program seeks an Associate Attorney to assist with legal advocacy and litigation. This position will begin in January 2022 and located in New York, NY, or Washington, DC. This is an entry level position with a term of three years. The Sustainable Food and Farming Program, within the Healthy Communities Department, engages in litigation and advocacy to improve our nation’s food system, from crop selection and farming practices to food processing and sustainability. Working in partnership with communities, advocacy groups, scientists, and others, Earthjustice advocates for safe and healthy food, climate-friendly farming, reduced reliance on dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and animal farms—not animal factories.

 

To apply, please visit the application link. Applications are currently under review, so act quickly! 

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, Policy Coordinator

Policy Coordinator

 The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) helped lead the effort for passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, a landmark law that got soda and most junk food out of schools and ensures that school meals provide more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and less salt and saturated fat. We work to ensure that school meals remain nutritious for the 30 million school children, most of whom are low-income, who participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Unfortunately, this progress has stalled, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made healthy school meals even more critical for children.

 We are searching for a Policy Coordinator, working as part of the school foods team, to primarily build CSPI’s body of advocacy resources for federal, state, and local school food priorities and help coordinate coalition activity. This position will report to the Senior Policy Associate, and is located in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely. The anticipated start date for this position is February 1, 2022.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and write reports, letters, fact sheets, and other advocacy and web‐based materials to urge policymakers, companies, and schools to strengthen school nutrition standards.
• Organize coalition meetings and activities, including meetings with federal policymakers.
• Work with communications team on traditional and social media campaigns for school foods.
• Create social media content, email action alerts, help keep web content updated, and assist in cultivating CSPI’s online community.
• Work with policy team, coalition partners, and grantees to coordinate joint efforts to support implementation of campaign goals and strategies.
• Conduct email outreach to state agencies, school districts, and companies to support school food priorities.
• Track state and local legislation and policies, ranging from legislation, budget, local wellness policies, and other policies.
• Maintain coalition databases, lists, and email addresses and assist with administrative and team support activities, as requested.
• Assist with organizing events, including briefings, conferences, webinars, and meetings

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least one-two years of experience working in an office environment and demonstrated interest in equity, nutrition, public health, or public policy.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a collegial manner.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work.

• Excellent attention to detail, research and writing skills, including ability to analyze and synthesize research, food and beverage nutrition information, and legislation.
• Experience entering data and working with large quantitative datasets preferred. Some experience with quantitative data entry or Microsoft Excel usage required.
• Proficiency with MSOffice applications (especially basic Excel skills), social media, advocacy tools and other web-based applications.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based food and nutrition recommendations for health preferred.
• Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the intellectual agility and the ability to work effectively with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.

• Interest in and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.

About CSPI

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, America’s food and health watchdog, is one of the nation’s leading public health advocacy organizations with a 50-year record of fighting for science in the public interest. We’ve led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school foods and remove sugary drinks from children’s menus. National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act; Food Safety Modernization Act; and Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

CSPI on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CSPI is committed to including and valuing diverse voices and fostering a culture that ensures all staff feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to be their best selves. In that spirit, each of us is committed to putting in constant work to live up to our organization’s core values:

• We are inclusive. We seek to foster an environment where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are affirmed. We are not looking for everyone to think and look the same. We actively welcome and value staff with different experiences, backgrounds, attributes, abilities, and perspectives.
• We are open. We are honest and direct in how we communicate with each other in order to build trust and integrity within our organization.
• We are accountable. We acknowledge and assume responsibility for our actions.
• We are kind. We communicate and treat one another in a respectful, generous, considerate, and compassionate way.
• We are collaborative. We work together for the common good and shared success.

Compensation

The salary range is $40,000-$45,000, based on experience. This is a one-year grant funded position with the potential to extend, contingent upon funding availability. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a three percent employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service. 

To Apply

Please use CSPI's Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply for the Policy Coordinator position. You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest. The application deadline is November 24, 2021. 

Click to Apply: Policy Coordinator

 

CSPI is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.

  

Program Director, Family Farm Action and Family Farm Action Alliance; Remote

Family Farm Action Alliance and Family Farm Action leverage research, policy development, advocacy campaigns, and political expertise to achieve a democratized food and agriculture system in which independent actors hold power, rather than a consolidated few. We are joined in our movement by farmers, ranchers, rural communities, food system workers, policymakers, advocates, and anyone who eats. We envision a fair, inclusive, and competitive food and agriculture system that respects our land, natural resources, and neighbors around the world.

Family Farm Action Alliance is a tax-deductible charitable 501(c)(3) organization that formed as an affiliate organization of Family Farm Action, a political nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization. Together, our two organizations represent a seamless chain of action from research and policy development, to the adoption of the policy through legislative action by elected officials who support our vision.

The Position

The Program Director is a member of Family Farm Action Alliance’s senior management and reports to the President. They are responsible for providing leadership and direction for the organizations’ programs, emphasizing measurable outcomes and using best practices. The Program Director is responsible for researching, planning, developing, and implementing the organization’s programs. The Program Director will ensure seamless team management and development, program delivery, and program evaluation and success. In this newly established role, the Program Director will help build and manage a growing staff. The Program Director works for both Family Farm Action Alliance and Family Farm Action.

Responsibilities

Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation:

• In conjunction with the President and Vice President, develop programs, campaigns, communications, and activities that carry out the mission and operations of the organization, including identifying processes, deadlines, and milestones

• Recommend the necessary systems, processes, and tools to better support the facilitation, collection, and sharing of knowledge that is generated by the programs and campaigns

• Execute programs, campaigns, communications, and activities from start to finish, ensuring consistent message and narrative, cohesion, coordination, and implementation across all programs

• Ensure that key project outcomes and/or policy, advocacy, and legislation are evaluated and leveraged for maximum community and organizational impact

Staff Management

• Attract, develop, and manage high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance 

• Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities. Create and nurture effective communication within the organization. 

• Coordinate and lead staff meetings

• Ensure the implementation of the Personnel Policies and Guidelines; Encourage the development of staff skills and talents

• Foster a friendly and motivating work environment

• Evaluate staff as directed in the Personnel Policies and Guidelines

• Lead staff by example in work habits and professionalism

Financial Management

• Supervise the financial management of programs and campaigns

• Develop and draft program and campaign budgets for review and approval by the President and Vice President

• Provide support for grant writing and reporting and help to nurture relationships with funders

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and staff management experience, including the ability to develop team performance and a genuine desire to coach and mentor

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity

• Self-motivated, able to balance multiple and competing priorities or deadlines, excellent organizational skills, and ability to track multiple projects/programs tasks as delegated to program staff with attention to detail

• Strong focus on being strategic, problem-solving, and solution-focused

• Experience working with broad-based coalitions and organizations, community capacity-building efforts, and group facilitation

• General knowledge of and familiarity with political contexts at the federal, state, and local levels

• Knowledge of food and agriculture system issues, especially as they relate to rural communities, and willingness to build issue knowledge where needed 

• Strong budget management experience

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust with diverse audiences. This includes the ability to build coalitions, negotiate, and resolve conflicts effectively while preserving important relationships with partners and funders

• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations

Compensation, Hours, and Location

This is a full-time remotely-based position. Compensation is $68,000-$72,000, based on experience. A monthly $300 healthcare stipend is provided.

 

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@farmactionalliance.org with the subject line “Program Director.” Email materials in Word or PDF format only. All communications will be treated confidentially. Resume review begins immediately.

 

Additional Organizational Information

Family Farm Action and Family Farm Action Alliance are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming a diversity of voices and perspectives is essential to solving the pressing issues of today, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the farm and food movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.