Food Policy Research Fellow, MET Council on Jewish Poverty

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. They fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity and respect.

The New York State Food Policy Research Fellow will report directly to the Food Policy Manager and collaborate directly with our Food Policy Coalition Building Fellow to assess the statewide need for kosher and halal emergency food and benefits access. The Fellow will analyze publicly available data and generate additional quantitative data to evaluate the need and available resources within the specific geographic locations of Jewish and Muslim communities throughout NYS. Additionally, the Fellow will work to develop multiple deliverables based on this outreach and analysis, including a formal policy report that includes detailed geospatial analysis along with state and local policy recommendations. In addition to specific research work, the Food Policy Fellow will represent Met Council in interviews and meetings focusing on food insecurity and cultural competency and work closely with like-minded organizations throughout New York City and State. This position requires an individual able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, with a background in local and state emergency food programming, NYS food and nutrition policy, and data collection and quantitative research methods, along with a strong interest in hunger, nutrition, and cultural competency issues, and the experience and ability to work and communicate with a variety of audiences.
Please note: This is a temporary fellowship expected to extend through December 2023.

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