Policy Director, Organic Farmers Association

Organic Farmers Association is seeking a Policy Director to lead our farmer-driven policy program, including conducting in-depth analysis of federal policy and programs and developing and coordinating legislative and regulatory campaigns to ensure the programs effectively support the needs of organic farmers. This position offers a great opportunity for the right candidate to interact with deeply committed, expert organic farmers across the United States and make sure their policy priorities are communicated to federal agency staff, political officials, non-profit partners and other diverse stakeholders.

This is a part-time, independent contractor position. OFA’s administrative office is in Spirit Lake, Iowa, but this position is fully remote. DC-based candidates are strongly encouraged, but not required. The Policy Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director.

For more information click here.

Attorney Advisor (General), Department of Agriculture

 The incumbent serves as an attorney providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of all USDA programs and litigation, and performs other legal services as assigned.

For more information click here.

Manager, Climate Resilient Food Systems, Environmental Defense Fund

Under the leadership of the Senior Director, Climate Resilient Food Systems, the Manager will use experience and knowledge to independently conduct research and policy analyses, develop partnerships, and engage with community members, NGOs, government agencies, multi-lateral development agencies, and other food system actors. This role can be performed either 100% remotely or on a hybrid arrangement out of any EDF office within the United States or European Union. For more information click here. 

Advocacy Specialist, National Co+op Grocers

This position will research and provide information and program support to National Co+op Grocers staff, food co-ops and their consumers on complex issues relevant to the natural and organic food co-op sector, including food systems, social and environmental issues, related legislation and other areas of consumer concern. Apply By: July 18, 2022 For more information visit: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ncg/jobs/2329151.  

Multiple Attorney Positions Open at USDA OGC

The GS-11 Attorney Advisor (General) positions in Washington D.C. will be published on Friday, June 3, 2022 through June 24, 2022 (21 days). The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/657613200

 The 4 GS-11/12 Attorney Advisor (General) positions in Washington D.C. (2), Washington D.C. or Albuquerque, NM (1), or any of the OGC office (1) locations will be published on Friday, June 10, 2022 through July 1, 2022 (21 days). The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/659108700

The 1 GS-11/12 Attorney Advisor (General) position in Albuquerque, NM will be published on Friday, June 10, 2022 through July 1, 2022 (21 days). The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/659109200

The 3 GS-13/14 Attorney Advisor (General) positions open to any of the OGC office locations will be published on Friday, June 10, 2022 through July 1, 2022 (21 days). The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/659110200

 

 

Senior Corporate Counsel, AcreTrader

Based in Fayetteville, AR, AcreTrader is seeking an experienced legal professional for the role of Senior Corporate Counsel. This position will assist the Legal Team in providing prompt, accurate, and creative legal solutions, transactional assistance, and compliance oversight across multiple cross-functional teams, including Farm, AcrePro (Real Estate), Investor Relations, Marketing, and Corporate Development. For more information visit: https://acretrader-inc.rippling-ats.com/job/431984/senior-corporate-counsel.

Public Policy Associate, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders

Working with the Senior Director of Public Policy and the entire SAFSF team, the Public Policy Associate will play a critical role in developing policy-related content to engage our network of philanthropic and investment funders in opportunities to support sustainable agriculture and food systems policy work. This is a new role for SAFSF that will support and help shape our overall policy work, including membership engagement and learning, policy analysis and writing, planning and executing events, both virtual and in-person.  The deadline to apply is August 10, 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/news-resources/news/. 

Feeding America: Multiple Job Openings

There are a number of professional positions now open at Feeding America, including:  

Director, Food Security Equity Impact Fund;

Director, Congressional Relations (Washington DC/Hybrid)

Director, Government Relations (Ag & Nutrition) (Washington DC/Hybrid)

For more information and to view other open positions visit the career page at Feed America's website

University of Maryland ED School & Community Nutrition Programs

Executive Director, School & Community Nutrition Programs

Program Manager Senior III

University of Maryland

 

This professional management position serves as the Executive Director of School and Community Nutrition Programs and is responsible for the statewide administration of the nutrition and food programs assigned to the Maryland State Department of Education.

 

For more information, and to apply visit the University of Maryland job posting.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service Program Analyst

Program Analyst (Recent Graduates)

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Service 

This position encompasses work performed by the Program Analyst position in one of the following offices: Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs (SNAS), Child Nutrition Programs (CNP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Office of Policy Support (OPS) . The work conducted can be a combination of policy development and implementation, program and policy analysis, and/or operational implementation and oversight.

 

Midwest Climate & Energy Program Officer, McKnight Foundation

The McKnight Foundation is hoping to hire a program officer to help share their equity-centered climate work. The deadline to apply is July 25th. 

For the complete application information, click here. 

Attorney Advisor, USDA Office of General Counsel

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking for an attorney focused on Rural Development (Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service) providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of all USDA programs and litigation, and performs other legal services as assigned. The application is open until June 24, 2022. 

For more information click here. 

Legal Counsel, 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. The job description includes responsibilities such as providing 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. 

See the full job description here.