Detroit Food Policy Council — Executive Director (Detroit, MI)

The Detroit Food Policy Council is seeking an Executive Director to lead efforts advancing a more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven food system across Detroit. This role operates at the intersection of community engagement, government relations, and systems change, guiding policy strategy, partnerships, and organizational leadership.

Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, supporting board governance, advancing local, state, and federal food policy advocacy, and coordinating stakeholders across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. The role also involves overseeing research and data initiatives, supporting urban agriculture and local food economy efforts, managing fundraising and grant compliance, and serving as the organization’s primary public spokesperson.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, public policy, community development, or a related field. Experience working with government entities, coalitions, and fundraising is required. Strong knowledge of food systems, public health, urban agriculture, or food equity issues is preferred, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000.

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Project Bread — Chief Policy Officer (East Boston, MA)

Project Bread is seeking a Chief Policy Officer to lead the organization’s policy and advocacy strategy focused on ending hunger in Massachusetts. Reporting to the President/CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, this role oversees policy campaigns, government affairs, coalition strategy, and team leadership at a critical moment of organizational growth.

Responsibilities include developing and executing policy strategy, leading advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels, managing the Make Hunger History coalition, and integrating research, grassroots organizing, and community input into policy priorities. The role also involves supervising senior policy staff, managing departmental budgets, engaging the Board of Directors, supporting donor relations, and serving as a public spokesperson with policymakers, partners, and media.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 or more years in senior policy leadership within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization. Strong experience leading policy campaigns, managing teams, and navigating the Massachusetts policy landscape is required. Experience working on hunger, food insecurity, or related public policy issues is strongly preferred.

Salary range: $170,000 to $190,000.

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Tyson Foods — Manager Labeling & Regulatory Compliance (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods is seeking a Manager Labeling & Regulatory Compliance to lead a team of analysts supporting regulatory affairs and product data management across the enterprise. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA requirements while supporting product innovation, packaging development, and speed to market across a large and complex product portfolio.

Responsibilities include leading regulatory and data analysts, providing guidance on current and emerging regulatory requirements, supporting packaging claims and label compliance, and partnering with marketing, R&D, FSQA, operations, and innovation teams. The role also involves overseeing product data systems, protecting proprietary information, resolving critical compliance issues, and supporting new packaging platforms and product launches across numerous facilities and product codes.

Candidates should have experience with USDA and FDA regulations, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects and teams. A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field is preferred, along with relevant industry experience in food manufacturing, regulatory compliance, or data systems.

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Ocean Spray — Attorney (Lakeville, MA)

Ocean Spray is seeking an Attorney to provide legal counsel across a wide range of matters for its farmer-owned cooperative and global consumer packaged goods business. This hybrid role supports business operations through strategic legal advice involving contracts, litigation, compliance, intellectual property, and risk management.

Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising cross-functional teams on business initiatives, supporting litigation involving product claims, class actions, employment matters, and commercial disputes, and counseling teams across food safety, R&D, supply chain, procurement, technology, and grower relations. The role also involves assisting with patent development, prosecution, and broader intellectual property strategy.

Candidates should hold a J.D. and have at least 3 years of legal experience. Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are required, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced business environment. Experience supporting consumer products, food companies, or agricultural organizations is preferred.

Salary range: $116,300 to $159,940.

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Amazon — Associate Corporate Counsel, Food Safety Compliance (Arlington, VA / Seattle, WA)

Amazon is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel, Food Safety Compliance to support its Food Safety Operations team in North America. This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and operations, advising Amazon’s emerging and existing food businesses on regulatory compliance while helping raise food safety standards for customers.

Responsibilities include counseling on laws governing food production, transportation, distribution, labeling, recalls, allergens, permitting, and foodborne illness response. The role also involves advising on private label products, online grocery, and health and wellness categories, supporting development of food safety technology tools, and helping design scalable traceability systems from farm to fork. The position includes engagement with regulators such as FDA, USDA, Health Canada, and state or local health departments.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of legal experience, a J.D., and active bar membership. Strong project management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in fast-moving environments are required. Experience in a law firm, in-house, or government setting is preferred, along with interest in regulatory compliance and technology-driven solutions.

Salary range: $131,500 to $178,000.

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Research Assistant Professor - University of Arkansas School of Law

The University of Arkansas School of Law announces a non-tenure-track contract faculty position to support and enhance the law school’s LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law as an Assistant Director and Research Assistant Professor.

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The AD will be expected to assist the Director of the LL.M. Program with all aspects of program needs, including recruiting, admissions, mentoring, career planning, and alumni relations. The AD will also teach agricultural and food law classes, advise the Journal of Food Law & Policy, and pursue agricultural and food law related grant opportunities. The AD will administer funded projects in compliance with professional and ethical standards while providing guidance to students who assist with the projects. The AD will work with the Program Director, the Program Manager, the LL.M faculty and the Graduate Legal Studies Committee to help chart the future direction of the LL.M. Program and related agricultural and food law work at the Law School.

The position will be 30% program administration, 30% teaching, 30% research (including grant seeking and management), and 10% service. The AD will report directly to the Director of the LL.M. Program.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Farm Aid — Project Administrator, Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network

Farm Aid is seeking a Project Administrator to support the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, a national initiative focused on providing technical assistance to financially distressed farmers and ranchers. This role serves as the financial and compliance backbone of a federally funded program, ensuring strong administrative systems and effective project execution.

Responsibilities include managing project budgets and financial reporting, overseeing contract administration, coordinating participant reimbursements, and supporting compliance with federal grant requirements. The role also involves assisting with evaluation efforts, supporting event logistics, and maintaining coordination across project partners and internal teams. The position requires managing documentation, tracking deliverables, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of a complex, multi-partner initiative.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in federal grants administration, including financial reporting and compliance. Strong budget management, organizational, and communication skills are required, along with experience working across teams and managing complex projects. Familiarity with USDA or related systems is preferred.

Salary range: $74,000 to $80,000.

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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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