Kirchner Food Fellowship, Food Fellow

The purpose of the Kirchner Food Fellowship program is to foster the development of individuals who have the practical skills and knowledge to make effective investments in emerging agricultural technologies that have the possibility of addressing global food security in underserved regions and communities. The principal part of the Kirchner Food Fellowship will be undertaken over an academic year but Fellows will be expected to have a continuing commitment and interest in the investment portfolio, to their cohort of Fellows and to subsequent cohorts of Fellows.

Requirements 

 

Candidates must be enrolled in a college or university in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Central America. They must be self-motivated, hard-working and possess a passion for investing in promising early-stage, for-profit, socially-responsible agricultural companies that will ultimately bring closer the day when everyone on the planet has reliable access to healthy food. The fellowship also awards a scholarship to each selected fellow.

Selection Process

Fellows will be selected using the following process:

• A Fellowship may be held by a current undergraduate or graduate student

• Ideal candidates will exhibit personal initiative, integrity, drive, and team-player potential, as well as strong academic credentials and an entrepreneurial spirit. They will be expected to articulate these characteristics in the application process

• The application process will comprise assessment in the following ways

o Completion of an application form

o Submission of university transcripts

o Telephone interviews with members of the Selection Committee

• Qualifications of the candidates for the Fellowship and the strength of the application will be reviewed by a Selection Committee established for the process

Timeline

• March 1st – April 30th – Application Period Open

• May 15th – May 31st Internal Review Process

• June  – Fellows Selected

• August  – Program Commences

To Apply:

https://kirchnerfellowship.com/apply/

The 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

 

Fulbright Scholar Awards comprise the bulk of awards offered and include opportunities for professionals, artists, and scholars at all career-levels. Location and eligibility vary across all awards, and some awards may be restricted to certain career levels or types of scholars. This information is outlined in the award description. Please see here for three unique opportunities within the U.S. Scholar program

Staff Attorney, Consumer Protection Team, McCormick & Company

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a world leader in the spice, flavor, seasonings, condiments, and specialty foods industry, is seeking a full time Legal Counsel. This new hire will work at McCormick's global headquarters located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel – North America.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. As a Fortune 500 company with over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand.

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Position Overview

As part of McCormick’s Corporate Legal Team, this position is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, dynamic legal department and work with other members of the legal team. The successful candidate will be a motivated and relationship-driven problem solver, and will provide clear, timely, and practical counseling to business leaders on a variety of legal matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, contract interpretation, general commercial advice, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and associated documents to support McCormick's business activities
• Manage litigation and dispute matters, including counsel to management about litigation risks and strategy
• Provide legal advice and counsel to management and company personnel on various other matters facing McCormick, including commercial matters, antitrust matters, advertising, and food law matters, among others
• Manage, assess, and supervise outside counsel
• Collaborate with management on key legal issues to facilitate risk assessment and pragmatic decision making and to develop viable business solutions to potential legal issues
• Participate as the legal representative on various cross-functional projects and initiatives, and work collaboratively with key functional groups within McCormick

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Juris Doctorate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited law school; Admitted to the bar, in good standing, and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• 3-6+ years of substantive legal experience with a nationally recognized law firm or corporate legal department, with emphasis in corporate matters, contracts, and/or commercial transactions
• Willingness and flexibility to learn and master new and different legal practice areas
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle an array of legal issues
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain long-term effective working relationships at all levels of the company
• Ability to manage multiple matters, follow through, and provide sensible, responsive, and practical advice in a timely fashion
• Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills; sound legal and business judgment
• Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Litigation management experience

To Apply: 

https://careers.mccormick.com/job/HUNT-VALLEY-Legal-Counsel-MD-21031/850573800/?utm_source=LINKEDIN&utm_medium=referrer

Attorney, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified attorney with three or more years of consumer regulatory and litigation experience to join our consumer protection team as a staff litigation attorney.

Manatt’s consumer protection team advises and represents clients from every industry sector, from e-commerce and technology to financial services, health care, retail, food, and consumer products and services. We work collaboratively across offices and industry sectors to provide an integrated and cohesive approach that covers all of the law’s implications and ramifications, from ensuring compliance to fending off or defeating class actions and handling insurance coverage issues.

Requirements

Three or more years of solid consumer litigation experience

Solid academic credentials

Strong writing, research and advocacy skills

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Bar membership in good standing

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and fundamental to our organizational identity. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. Manatt’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee drives the firm’s efforts, working with firm leadership and engaging our legal, consulting and business professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is one of the nation’s preeminent law and consulting firms. We are known for quality; extraordinary commitment to clients; integrated, relationship-based services; and a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in boutique firms. We are progressive, entrepreneurial, and deeply committed to diversity, public service, involvement in the communities we serve and excellence in all we do.

Apply To:

All candidates must apply through our online application portal 

https://www.manatt.com/careers/current-opportunities/consumer-protection-team-staff-attorney-(5)

Manatt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Senior Manager, Federal Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund

The Senior Manager, Federal Affairs, is a senior member of EDF's lobby team and represents the organization's interests on agricultural and forestry issues in a climate changing world. This role is responsible for planning and executing a creative lobbying strategy that advances the mission and goals of EDF, especially as they pertain to the next Farm Bill.

The Senior Manager, Federal Affairs has knowledge and experience to drive legislative strategy forward, collaborates effectively with team members across EDF programs, manages staff, and cultivates external relationships with key stakeholders and policymakers. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Federal Affairs.

This position will be based in EDF's Washington, DC office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a broad and deep network of relationships with policymakers, thought leaders, and other policy professionals connected to food, agriculture, forestry, and environmental issues. Advocate for EDF priorities in legislation or administrative action.
• Manage the day-to-day relationships with Members of Congress who serve on the House and Senate Agriculture Committee and their key personal and committee office staff. Develop and maintain relationships with key executive branch officials, including officials from the Department of Agriculture.
• Represent EDF on various coalitions; identify and advocate for EDF's agricultural and forestry policy priorities within these coalitions and find creative pathways that achieve policy goals. Partner with trade associations, think tanks, policy organizations, and NGOs focused on agricultural and forestry issues to achieve goals.
• Work directly with EDF political and programmatic teams to identify policy goals and strategies to achieve success.
• Conceive and draft funding proposals for C4 political work directly impacting the political strategy and success of the lobby activities.
• Manage 1-3 direct reports who work on various environmental policy issues.
• Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in the development and/or execution of agriculture policy. A background in farming is preferred, but not required.
• Proven experience in government relations and agriculture/climate issues.
• Extensive knowledge of federal politics, legislative process, and administrative actions on climate and agriculture.
• Familiarity with the science of climate change and strong understanding of the conservation, forestry, and commodity provisions in the farm bill.
• Able to identify viable legislative or administrative pathways for policy priorities and develop effective strategies to utilize those paths.
• Experience with managing direct staff and leading project teams.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, inclusive workplace.
• Ability to bring together multiple perspectives into a cohesive effort.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with an ability to create materials and/or presentations that represent the organization's positions and priorities.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships quickly.
• Willingness to work across the political spectrum and develop positive bipartisan and bicameral relationships.
• Willingness and ability to register as a federal lobbyist.

To Apply:

https://www.edf.org/jobs/senior-manager-federal-affairs-agriculture-policy

Health Communications Specialist, FDA

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of Health Communication and Education located in Silver Spring, MD is hiring for a Health Communication Specialist.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Support senior health communication specialists with writing, editing, and clearing visual and textual content for regulatory communications, to ensure accurate, persuasive and consistent delivery of messages to appropriate audiences.
• Assist with maintaining regulatory content, such as email marketing, websites, social media, print materials and documents, ensuring that the messaging of the content is appropriate for key target audience.
• Participate in the development, coordination, testing, and analysis of email marketing activities to ensure that communication content is being received, opened, and consumed by identified stakeholders.
• Utilize social media communication and marketing principles, methods, theories, practices, and techniques to strategically carry out social media communication plans from development to dissemination.

Minimum Qualifications

For GS 9: You must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service to include, assisting with drafting and editing content for social media, digital web, and print products to ensure the goals of regulatory communication and public health education campaigns are met.

OR

You must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

OR

Have a combination of specialized experience as described above and higher graduate level education as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.

For GS 11: Have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service to include, drafting and editing content for social media, digital web, and print products to ensure the goals of regulatory communication and public health education campaigns are met and collaborating with social media moderators on guidelines to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and scientific acceptability of responses.

OR

You must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, or LL.M, if related.

OR

Have a combination of specialized experience as described above and higher graduate level education as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.

Time-in-Grade: Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

Compensation:

$6a,947-$97.430/yr-Full-Time-Mid Senior Level

To Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/637937600 

Legislative Director, Good Food Institute

The good Food Institute is hiring for Legislative Director. In this role, you will manage GFI’s federal legislative initiatives and team. You will remove hurdles and leverage resources to promote progress on alternative proteins. 

The Legislative Director will be responsible for:

• Working with GFI’s Vice President of Policy to develop and implement GFI’s federal legislative agenda.
• Achieving core objectives, including securing significant public funding for open-access alternative protein research and fully launching the Good Food Legislative Fund, an affiliated (c)(4) lobbying organization.
• Speaking clearly and persuasively on cultivated meat, plant-based meat, and other alternative proteins to members of Congress, their staff, and other audiences.
• Managing legislative team members and external contract lobbyists.
• Researching and drafting legislation, including drafting language for bills, reports, amendments, and accompanying press releases.
• Serving as the point person on legislative issues for GFI, including with the press.
• Writing op-eds, white papers, and policy briefs, as needed.
• Building alliances and cultivating support for shared goals with other organizations and stakeholders.
• Working with the team to ensure compliance with lobbying reporting requirements, including tracking your own time.
• Building strong internal relationships to ensure consistent, accurate information exchange between the Policy team and other GFI departments.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The Legislative Director must have:

• A minimum of five years of experience working in legislative roles in the United States Congress, including experience securing funds through the federal appropriations process.
• A minimum of two years working as a full-time employee of a national political campaign committee engaged in partisan political campaign work.
• A minimum of two years of experience working directly with political action committees and detailed knowledge of candidate scorecards, questionnaires, and voter guides.
• Experience communicating effectively with both Republican and Democratic elected officials and their staff.
• Experience managing a team.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in public health, environmentalism, animal protection, or hunger relief.
• Commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table.
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• If you meet some but not all of these requirements and would like to be considered for an Associate Director role at a lower salary, please indicate that in your cover letter.

The ideal candidate would also have:

• A J.D. from an accredited law school.
• An understanding of climate and/or food policy in the United States.
• Experience working for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an affiliated (c)(4) lobbying organization.
• The ability to contribute to the diversity of ideas and backgrounds on the Policy Team.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about GFI’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Jessica Almy, Vice President of Policy

Location: Policy Office, Farragut Square, Washington, D.C.

Travel: Flexible, but anticipated travel of 3 to 4 times per year for conferences, workshops, and organizational retreats.

Benefits: Flexible hours, full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, flexible holiday and vacation plans, room for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues.

This is a U.S.-based position: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

COVID vaccination policy: GFI requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be requested before the start of employment. GFI will consider requests for accommodations or exemptions from this policy on a case by case basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Salary: $95,000-$110,000, depending on experience.

In time, the person in this role may apply to become the President of the Good Food Legislative Fund, in which case some of these details may change. We expect that the salary will stay the same.

Application Deadline: Rolling

To Apply:

https://gfi.org/job/?gh_jid=5898599002&gh_src=998acda32us

Manager, Legislative Affairs, Feeding America

The Opportunity

This position will use a wide range of analytic, written, and communications skills to increase bipartisan support at the federal level for Feeding America’s policy priorities. Responsibilities include influencing Congressional and Administration stakeholders to support legislation and actions that increase resources for households facing food insecurity and the Feeding America network, implementing a wide range of strategic, analytic, and legislative skills to increase support among federal lawmakers and officials (special emphasis on Farm Bill, food and agriculture issues, and the appropriations process), and positioning Feeding America as the leading authority on hunger and hunger-related issues.

Salary Range: $66,000 to $85,000+ Based on Experience

Responsibilities

• Work with the Vice President, Government Relations, Agriculture & Nutrition to lobby committees of jurisdiction in Congress and the Administration to gain support for Feeding America’s mission and legislative policy priorities to end hunger.
• Support the crafting of strategy and lead legislative outreach across the political spectrum to increase bipartisan support for Feeding America’s policy priorities in Congress.
• Contribute to building support among food industry, agriculture, and business organizations to support increased education and awareness about hunger, including increased support for legislative policy priorities to end hunger.
• Manage legislative and regulatory meetings with members of Congress, Administration officials, coalition partners, and stakeholders to advocate for Feeding America’s legislative policy priorities to end hunger.
• Support development and execution of Feeding America’s legislative campaigns to strengthen nutrition programs, with a specific emphasis on building bipartisan support for Feeding America’s policy priorities in the Farm Bill and/or appropriations legislation.
• Plan and execute Congress and Administration briefings, webinars, hearings, and roundtables, with the goal of increasing bipartisan support for, knowledge and awareness of the issues of food insecurity, federal nutrition programs and Feeding America’s policy priorities to address food insecurity.
• Develop food bank network and external coalition partner policy one pagers, factsheets, talking points, and additional legislative analysis resources to educate members of Congress, Administration officials, and stakeholders on Feeding America’s mission and legislative policy priorities to end hunger.
• Leverage a broad understanding of federal nutrition programs and food and agriculture policy to provide legislative, policy, and technical support to Feeding America National Office, key partners, policymakers, and the network.
• Monitor media and research outlets, listservs, and other communication sources for information of relevance to nutrition assistance programs, food and agriculture policy, and food insecurity to track legislative trends.

Foundational Requirements:

• Mission Focused – Demonstrates a commitment to Feeding America’s mission through word and action. Is committed to keeping people facing hunger at the center of our work and strives to translate this commitment into action on a daily basis. Willing to advocate for people facing hunger and serve as an ambassador for Feeding America inside and outside of work.
• Embraces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Demonstrates a personal commitment to valuing different backgrounds and life experiences through word and action. Takes personal actions to build an inclusive culture that ensures everyone can fully contribute based on their unique talents, skills and perspectives and feels welcomed and valued. Commits to driving equitable solutions to address root cause issues by incorporating an equity framework in their daily work. Committed to continuous personal EDI development.

Required Leadership Competencies:

• Translates Strategy to Operational Goals: Constructs project plans aligned with organization and department strategies and priorities. Makes data- and fact-based decisions aligned with department and organizational strategy. Translates project goals into SMART team and/or individual goals consistent with overall department strategy.
• Drives Change: Offers suggestions for improving processes or change plans. Discusses concerns with leadership in a productive manner, then regardless of outcome, embraces changes. Reaches out to key stakeholders to understand their perspectives, overcome resistance, and gain buy-in. Speaks positively about changes and helps others understand how to be successful during times of change.
• Continuously Improves: Analyzes current practices, policies, and procedures to find areas for improvement and incorporate best practices. Leverages continuous improvement tools and mindset when designing and implementing projects and processes. Committed to team and personal learning.
• Inspires, Motivates and Influences Others: Creates an environment where people feel positive about the organization, colleagues, and the mission. Identifies and recognizes good performance. Shares credit for team accomplishments and sincerely thanks others for their contributions. Influences decisions by presenting a logical and compelling case.
• Operates with Integrity: Builds trust by consistently operating with honesty, openness, and authenticity. Anchors actions and decisions in our mission. Consistently treats others with fairness, dignity, compassion, and respect. Demonstrates courage of convictions while respecting the views of others. Supports organization/department decisions in words and actions. Openly takes responsibility for mistakes, corrects them, and apologizes when appropriate and necessary.

Required Technical Competencies, Experience and Education:

• 5+ years of legislative or government relations experience
• BA/BS in Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Advocacy or other related experience.
• Must have Capitol Hill, political campaign, federal government, or issue advocacy experience.
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process and congressional committee structure.
• Ability to interact and manage relationships with broad groups of stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Committed to organizational mission of ending hunger.
• Proficient in MS Office applications

International Food Law and Policy Fellow , University of California Los Angeles

 

UCLA, Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy is hiring for International Food and Policy Fellow.

Under the direction of the Directors of the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, the International Food-Safety Law and Policy Fellow will research and write on innovative international best practices in food safety as part of the Resnick Center's current scholarship on transformative governance models in food law.

The fellow will work closely with faculty and staff at the Resnick Center and other researchers at UCLA and its project affiliates to research, analyze, and write a major report (the "Food-Safety Initiative") on the transformation of food-safety best practices into policy. The research would include a focus on key concepts such as cooperation, information sharing, and partnership building. China will be one of several countries used as case studies.

The Food-Safety Initiative will incorporate and develop a food systems perspective that will facilitate the transformation of food safety governance. The Food-Safety Initiative will also complement another funded project at the Resnick Center that analyzes international best practices in food regulation to enable consumers to make better choices for their personal health, the environment, and equity. The International Food-Safety Law and Policy Fellow will work closely with the fellow engaged in this existing best practices project. The findings and products of these two projects will complement and amplify each other.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge or interest in the field of international food policy and food systems theory, and have demonstrated capacity in analytical research and writing, with an ability to translate academic concepts to practical application.  

The application deadline is March 10, 2022.

Salary ranges from $4,600 - $11,183 monthly.

To Apply:

https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1645024851813

  

Nutrition Consultant, Plant Based Foods Association

 

PBFI is hiring for short-term Nutrition Consultant. Nutrition Consultant will report to the Senior Director of Policy, and will conduct nutrition policy research, analysis, and advocacy to advance PBFI’s nutrition policy initiatives through a collaborative process with PBFI’s policy team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the development of PBFI’s strategy and activities to expand inclusion of plant-based foods in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

• Assist in the development of strategy to reframe nutrition policy from 1-1 substitutions of plant-based for animal-based foods to recognition that diets are comprised of foods consumed throughout the day.

• Interact with nutrition staff at PBFA member companies to understand and promote their interests.

• Conduct outreach within the nutrition community and related NGOs to build a coalition supporting expansion of plant-based diets in the DGA.

• Draft documents, including policy papers, testimony, advocacy materials, and rule-making comments relating to programs and policies relevant to plant-based nutrition.

• Assist in the production of communications materials, write for the PBFI blog, and assist with social media.

Experiences and Skills:

• An understanding and passion for nutrition and plant-based diets.

• Knowledge and familiarity with nutrition policy, the Dietary Guidelines development process, and the legislative and administrative policy processes.

• A minimum of 5 years of public health or nutrition policy experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This role is for a fixed-term 6-month contract, with a possibility for an extension. PBFI is actively committed to creating a diverse environment, and culture of inclusion where all consultants and team members feel valued and can contribute their experiences and perspectives. PBFI does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To Apply:

https://pbfa.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=31&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

Specialist, Policy, Feeding America

Feeding America is seeking specialist, policy. This position supports key policy research and analysis and manages policy resource development in support of Feeding America’s policy priorities. Responsibilities include managing federal nutrition program data collection and analysis, collecting key information from the network, partners and federal agencies on programs impacting individuals facing food insecurity, and positioning Feeding America as the leading authority on hunger and hunger-related issue.

Responsibilities and Roles:

• Support the development of tools and resources that are relied upon by a wide-range of audiences, including the Government Relations team, network members, Feeding America leadership, external organizations and policymakers – with a focus on SNAP, TEFAP and other commodities, child nutrition, tax, and other issues that support policy solutions to ending hunger.
• Support data collection and maintenance of a team data warehouse through development of data dashboards, fact sheets and other visual products using tools such as Tableau to support priorities.
• Support the annual Anti-Hunger Policy Conference execution with the Government Relations team.
• Support the Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations team to develop, implement and reassess policy priorities, and to conduct analyses of relevant legislation and policy initiatives to advance Feeding America’s agenda.
• Develop, monitor, and coordinate implementation of a strategy to engage federal agencies to improve operation and efficiency of federal nutrition programs through regulatory and administrative action, working strategically with the national office and network for input on content and engagement.
• Monitor federal policies and legislation affecting Feeding America, emergency food providers, and people facing hunger including helping draft legislation, regulatory comments, testimony, speeches and presentations as necessary; and assist in legislative engagement with the federal government as necessary to increase food, funds, and resources.
• Support the development and implementation of a strategy to assist the network with state-level policy engagement and advocacy with input from and in collaboration with the Government Relations team
• Assist collaboration with appropriate internal stakeholders enterprise-wide to support the integration of policy positions and initiatives across Feeding America strategies and projects
• Attend hearings, partner meetings, and other essential information sessions to take notes and report back with the team.
• Draft newsletter articles and PowerPoint slides about important government relations updates for our weekly government relations newsletter, monthly network webinars, and to support other internal and external efforts.

Foundational Requirements:

• Mission Focused – Demonstrates a commitment to Feeding America’s mission through work and action. Is committed to people keep people facing hunger at the center of our work and strives to translate this commitment into action on a daily basis. Willing to advocate for people facing hunger and serve as an ambassador for Feeding America inside and outside of work.
• Embraces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Demonstrates a personal commitment to valuing different background and life experiences through word and action. 
• Takes personal actions to build an inclusive culture that ensures everyone can fully contribute based on their unique talents, skills and perspectives and feels welcomed and valued. 
• Commits to driving equitable solutions to address root cause issues by incorporating an equity framework in their daily work. Committed to continuous personal EDI development.

Required Leadership Competencies:

• Collaborates Internally and Externally: Takes a positive, collaborative approach within own team and with other colleagues. Supports others’ efforts, putting aside own interests to do so. Resolves issues by approaching those involved directly in a non-judgmental, non-emotional manner.
• Manages for Results/Delegates Effectively: Takes accountability for own performance and creates a plan with prioritized activities to support achievement of measurable goals. Handles the pressure of multiple priorities without sacrificing quality and timeliness of work or service. Provides helpful, supportive feedback to others.
• Leverages Functional Expertise: Uses functional knowledge to inform decisions, fix problems and suggest improvements to processes. Demonstrates professional curiosity and works to broaden functional/technical skills.
• Manages Risk: Seeks to mitigate risks in performance of job duties. Adheres to organizational processes and timelines to ensure prudent risk management. Promptly raises issues or concerns that could negatively affect Feeding America’s reputation.
• Communicates Effectively: Organizes thoughts and provides clear verbal and written messages to individuals and small groups. Communicates with colleagues and manager(s) to provide information, resolve issues, and promote ideas and proposals. Listens carefully and asks questions to build understanding.

Required Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Strong writing and research skills
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to a variety of audiences
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to problem-solve
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines and to think creatively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience with MS Office applications, Tableau, InDesign, Photoshop, and Quorum or other legislative tracking platforms preferred
• Salary Range: $57,000 to $72,000+ Based on Experience

To Apply:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/careers/feedingamerica/job/oCWAifwa/apply?__jvst=Job%20Board&__jvsd=LinkedInLimited

Research and Outreach Fellow, Better Food Foundation

The Better Food Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes dietary changes to build a healthy, equitable, humane, and environmentally sustainable food system. We work to support values-based food choices through policy change, advocacy, resource development, and grantmaking.

Position

One-year Fellowship designed to help a dedicated individual develop foundational skills for a career in plant-based food advocacy. This is a remote position, joining a 100% virtual office. A small amount of travel may be required.

Role

The Fellow is responsible for supporting Better Food Foundation staff in their work, especially research and outreach related to the national campaign Greener by Default (GBD), which seeks to make plant-based food the default in institutional foodservice. The Fellow will join a close-knit team and will report directly to the co-directors of Greener by Default, Ilana Braverman and Katie Cantrell.

Responsibilities and Projects

• Research life cycle assessment literature and nudge theory literature relevant to GBD;
• Calculate the carbon footprint of different menus;
• Research and write reports for GBD;
• Assist with study methodology and data analysis;
• Cultivate local partnership opportunities for GBD;
• Assist with GBD institutional outreach, including introductory emails and meetings;
• Search for opportunities to garner attention to GBD in the environmental and behavioral change science worlds, such as forging connections with organizations, podcasts, and blogs

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills, with samples provided
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative
• Understanding of the environmental impacts of animal agriculture
• 3+ years of relevant experience (professional, volunteer, or coursework) demonstrating skills and knowledge in behavioral science; environmental science; nonprofit advocacy; or food systems.
• Graduate-level research experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessments preferred but not required
• Experience with and ability to use technologies for remote collaboration—video conferencing, Google docs, project management software, etc.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization, including diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary

The Fellow will receive $50,000 in compensation for one year of work and will be structured as a contract position.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and background in animal advocacy, sustainability, and/or food justice to katie@betterfoodfoundation.org

The deadline for submitting applications is March 10, 2022. The position will begin on April 1st, though there is flexibility for a later start date depending on the candidate’s schedule.

Staff Attorney, Farmworker Legal Services

Farmworker Legal Services (FLS) is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) staff attorney to provide civil legal services to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers throughout Michigan. This position is union supported and will be based out of our Kalamazoo or Ypsilanti office with a flexible remote work schedule option.

Responsibilities & Roles

FLS attorneys work with team members on cases and advocacy projects and handle all phases of litigation in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, including: intake, investigation, negotiations, drafting pleadings and discovery requests, motion practice, taking and defending depositions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial. Attorneys represent farmworkers in their immigration-related matters, such as filing T or U-visa applications for victims of employment-based crimes. Advocacy tasks include outreach to farmworkers at migrant labor camps, community education presentations, community task force participation, policy analysis, and direct representation of individuals and groups in the full spectrum of local, state, and federal forums. To meet the specialized legal needs of farmworker cases, the position may occasionally require work and/or travel in the evening or on the weekend.

Qualification & Skills

Applicants must possess excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next available bar exam in Michigan. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to justice for immigrants, low-income individuals, or underserved populations through lived or learned experiences. Applicants able to communicate effectively in Spanish will receive priority. Proficiency in Haitian Creole or one of the indigenous languages native to Mexico or Central America and prior experience with legal aid and/or litigation is a plus.

Compensation

Salary starts at $50,000 (if licensed) depending on experience. The position includes excellent benefits and paid leave, a retirement plan with possible employer contribution, and LRAP (Loan Repayment Assistance Program) eligibility. Kalamazoo is a college town in southwest Michigan, located 35 miles east of Lake Michigan and two hours from Chicago and Detroit, that offers the

The Michigan Advocacy Program is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To Apply: 

1. Please submit this application for.

2. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@farmworkerlaw.or with “FLS Attorney” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please describe your level of Spanish competency and how your personal background or experiences have prepared you to work effectively alongside colleagues from backgrounds different than your own and the farmworker community.

The position is open until filled; applications received by January 30, 2022 will receive priority.

Regulatory Counsel, FDA

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. Additional information on 21st Century Cures Act can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/selected-amendments-fdc-act/21st-century-cures-act

View full vacancy announcement here: https://www.fda.gov/media/155912/download

Application Period: February 2, 2022 – February 23, 2022

Area of Consideration: United States Citizenship is required. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.

Position: Regulatory Counsel

Series: AD-0301

Location(s): Silver Spring, MD

Work Schedule: Full Time

Salary: Starting at $126,233

Cures Band(s): Band D

Full Performance Band Level: Band D

Travel Requirements: 25% or less

Bargaining Unit: 3591

Relocation Expenses Reimbursement: You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

The mission of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is to perform an essential public health task by making sure that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of people in the United States. CDER regulates over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs.

The mission of the CDER Office of Compliance (CDER OC) is to shield patients from poor quality, unsafe and ineffective drugs through proactive compliance strategies and risk-based enforcement actions. As a Regulatory Counsel in the Office of Unapproved Drugs and Labeling Compliance, the incumbent serves as a Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) with responsibilities for protecting the public health of U.S. consumers from unapproved and misbranded drug products through the enforcement of compliance laws and regulations. In this capacity, the incumbent performs substantive activities in major compliance areas involving difficult, complex, controversial, and precedent setting compliance strategies, cases, regulatory actions, policies, guidances, and outreach activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides regulatory expertise related to unapproved drug products and performs substantive work with a multiplicity of unprecedented and complex scientific topics, including, but not limited to human drugs, misbranding provision of the FD&C Act, emerging technologies, new regulations, and scientific policies. As a SME, the employee provides authoritative advice, guidance and recommendations on drug compliance policies, programs, processes, and proceedings.

• Identifies, assesses, and evaluates drug compliance issues. Informs, consults with, and advises OUDLC management, Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), and other multidisciplinary personnel on regulatory, scientific and drug compliance problems and issues discovered during evaluations. Manages, reviews, and prepares final reports including Agency determinations and findings.

• Works independently and with team members to appropriately manage cases including development of strategic plan for investigations, Agency response, and final disposition. The incumbent uses knowledges of a variety of scientific and technical disciplines to carry out assigned tasks; Reports to the Branch Chief on individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes.

• Makes independent scientific and regulatory judgments on cases. Analyzes problems and develops enforcement and regulatory strategies to address drugs that are misbranded, unapproved, or violate other aspects of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) using a risk-based methodology.

• Uses resources such as the US Code, Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, and others, to conduct research regarding established precedents to develop and support compliance actions and policies. Interprets and applies existing policies that effect internal and industry program activities and the marketing of regulated products.

• Collaborates with other OUDLC SMEs to develops policy, regulatory and legal analyses. Coordinates and prepares responses to inquiries from industry, congressional, FDA, and other entities pertaining to FDA’s enforcement of laws, regulations, case status, and enforcement policy. May be required to serve as a resource to FDA’s Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) in developing cases for legal proceedings. As a SME, the incumbent may be required to serve as a Federal witness in legal proceedings.

• May conduct briefings, presentations, and meetings for Office, CDER, and Agency officials, regulated industry representatives, trade associations, health professional organizations/ groups, and academia.

• Provides guidance and/or training to regulatory specialists and other professionals within FDA on matters relating to his/her expertise.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Education Requirement:

Regulatory Counsel – AD 0301

A juris doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. OPM Occupational Series Qualification Requirements

Professional Experience:

• Master of occupational specialty. Skilled in applying knowledge to all occupation‐related duties and responsibilities.

• Expert knowledge of the various titles of law applicable to the Agency's mission, Federal law governing or affecting the program, Federal regulations, and significant national developments in the field. These laws may include, but are not limited to, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act or related types of legislation.

• Mastery of other pertinent regulatory information in agency manuals, reference systems, directives, issuances, precedent decisions, court decisions, and commercial publications or a similar background.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex Federal statutes and regulations or related background. Ability to meet and deal effectively on behalf of the Center with those persons and organizations having business with or who are influenced by Center programs or related background.

To be placed into a Cures position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Scientific, Technical, and Professional Fields

2. Qualified and Outstanding Candidates

a. Qualified applies to all candidates for Cures appointments. The FDA OTS will use the basic requirements defined in the OPM Qualification Standards as a baseline for comparing experience levels and other candidate attributes for relevant positions.

b. Outstanding candidates can be defined by existing outstanding work experience, outstanding performance rating, or both.

To qualify for this Title 21 Cures position, the candidate(s) must meet the following required qualifications. Please note: Additional education and experience listed that is not indicated as required is preferable and desired. Candidates who do not meet the “desired” criteria will not be excluded from consideration for this position.

How to Apply: Submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter by February 28, 2022 to: CDER-OC-IO-PMAS-PMT-OUDLC@fda.hhs.gov. Candidate resumes may be shared with hiring official within the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) with a similar job vacancy. Candidates can opt out of this process by annotating resume with “do not share”. For questions, please contact the CDER OC PMAS OUDLC Team at CDER-OC-IO-PMAS-PMT-OUDLC@fda.hhs.gov. Please reference “Regulatory Counsel vacancy” in the subject.