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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Hain Celestial — Sr. Associate, Regulatory Affairs

Hain Celestial is seeking a Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs to support compliance across its food and dietary supplement product portfolio. This role focuses on ensuring that products, labels, and marketing claims meet regulatory requirements across domestic and international markets while supporting product development and commercialization.

Responsibilities include reviewing and approving labels, packaging, and marketing materials for compliance with FDA, USDA, FTC, and international regulations, managing regulatory submissions and certifications, and supporting audits and inspections. The role also involves partnering with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams, monitoring regulatory developments, maintaining compliance systems, and advising on ingredient and product approvals.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and 3–5 years of regulatory affairs experience in food, beverage, or dietary supplements. Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks and food labeling requirements is required, along with the ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical guidance. Experience with international regulations and certifications is preferred.

Salary range: $70,000 to $92,500.

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American Farmland Trust — California Regional Director

American Farmland Trust is seeking a California Regional Director to lead strategy and program development across the state. This role focuses on expanding AFT’s impact through partnerships, fundraising, and program leadership, advancing efforts to protect farmland, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and support farm viability.

Responsibilities include building and managing partnerships with farmers, agencies, conservation organizations, and funders, leading program development and implementation, and supporting policy initiatives in coordination with national teams. The role also involves overseeing staff, managing budgets and workplans, driving fundraising efforts, and serving as a public-facing spokesperson to advance AFT’s mission.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of leadership experience in agriculture, conservation, public policy, or related fields. Strong experience in fundraising, partnership development, and team management is required, along with knowledge of California agriculture and conservation systems. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and able to lead in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Salary range: $125,000 to $130,000.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids — Legal Director, Food & Nutrition Policy (Washington, DC)

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is seeking a Legal Director to lead its Food and Nutrition Policy Program within the Global Health Advocacy Incubator. This role oversees legal strategy, policy analysis, and strategic litigation efforts that support global advocacy campaigns aimed at improving food systems and public health outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading a team of public health lawyers, providing strategic guidance on legislative and regulatory analysis, and supporting the development and implementation of policy advocacy campaigns. The role also involves overseeing strategic litigation efforts, advising on legal frameworks across jurisdictions, coordinating with global partners, and contributing to program leadership and growth. The Legal Director will play a central role in integrating legal strategy into broader public health initiatives.

Candidates should have a J.D. or LL.M. and at least 10 years of experience in legal, legislative, or litigation work related to public health or development issues, along with leadership experience managing legal teams. International experience is required, and experience in food and nutrition policy, consumer protection, or corporate accountability is preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential.

Salary Range:$120,000.00 To $150,000.00

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Wild Farm Alliance — Co-Director (Remote – California)

Wild Farm Alliance is seeking a Co-Director to join the organization during a leadership transition and help guide its next phase of growth. This role operates within a shared leadership model, partnering with an existing Co-Director to oversee strategy, programs, fundraising, and organizational operations while advancing the organization’s mission to integrate agriculture with biodiversity and ecological health.

Responsibilities include co-leading strategic planning, managing programs and partnerships, overseeing fundraising and communications, and ensuring strong organizational and financial management. The role also involves working closely with farmers, conservation partners, and agencies, while supporting staff development and maintaining alignment with the organization’s mission and values. The Co-Director will help expand WFA’s impact across initiatives focused on habitat restoration, biodiversity, and resilient agricultural systems.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of leadership experience in a mission-driven organization, with a background in agriculture, conservation, or related fields preferred. Strong experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership is required, along with the ability to manage teams and build partnerships across sectors. Familiarity with California’s agricultural and conservation landscape is preferred.

Salary range: $85,000 to $100,000.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy — Food Procurement Strategy Advisor (New York, NY)

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy is seeking a Food Procurement Strategy Advisor to lead and support strategic food purchasing initiatives across city agencies. This role focuses on aligning procurement practices with public health, sustainability, and equity goals, while supporting large-scale food programs that serve millions of meals annually.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end procurement processes, coordinating across agencies, ensuring compliance with city and state procurement rules, and evaluating vendor performance. The role also involves developing sourcing strategies, supporting vendor engagement and education, managing food traceability data, and producing reports to assess procurement outcomes. The Advisor will collaborate with multiple city agencies and external partners to strengthen supply chains and advance policy-driven purchasing initiatives.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contract management, with experience in food systems or related industries preferred. Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, project management, and stakeholder coordination is required, along with the ability to analyze data and support policy-driven decision-making.

Salary range: $100,000 to $110,000.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Carbon180 — Government Affairs Advisor (Washington, DC)

Carbon180 is seeking a Government Affairs Advisor to support its mission to scale carbon removal solutions through federal policy and advocacy. This role works closely with the Government Affairs team to advance congressional and administrative strategies, with a focus on climate, agriculture, and forestry policy.

Responsibilities include tracking legislation, hearings, and policy developments, building relationships with congressional offices and partner organizations, and supporting strategic planning across teams. The role also involves managing databases and tracking engagement, coordinating meetings and events, and representing the organization in policy discussions and external engagements.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in government, nonprofit, or public policy roles, with knowledge of legislative processes and issue advocacy related to climate, energy, or environmental policy. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range: $121,959 to $130,993.

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American Farmland Trust — Illinois Farmland Protection Specialist (Remote)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an Illinois Farmland Protection Specialist to support agricultural land conservation efforts across the state, with a focus on the Chicago metro region. This role works closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to advance farmland protection through conservation easement programs and support long-term agricultural viability.

Responsibilities include supporting the implementation of NRCS easement programs, particularly the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, providing outreach and technical assistance to land trusts and public programs, and helping coordinate and track land protection projects. The role also involves working with partners to build capacity, ensuring projects stay on schedule, and supporting conservation practices on protected land.

Candidates should have experience in agriculture, land conservation, natural resources, or a related field, with strong communication and project management skills. Familiarity with conservation easements and the Illinois land trust landscape is preferred. The role requires the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage projects across teams in a remote environment.

Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

School for Moral Ambition — US Food System Reform Fellowship

The School for Moral Ambition is seeking applicants for its US Food System Reform Fellowship, a program designed to place experienced professionals inside organizations working to reform how food is produced and consumed in the United States. The fellowship focuses on building capacity within the food system reform movement, particularly in areas such as policy, advocacy, and campaign strategy.

The program begins with intensive fundraising training, followed by a one-month training in Amsterdam and the United States covering advocacy, policy, and strategy. Fellows then spend six months embedded within leading food system reform organizations, contributing directly to ongoing campaigns and initiatives. The fellowship is designed to address key gaps in funding and talent within the movement.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of professional experience in fields such as marketing, communications, consulting, finance, economics, or public policy. A background in food systems is not required. The ideal candidate brings strong transferable skills and an interest in working on food system reform and animal agriculture issues.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with Round 1 closing April 27.

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