Grow Montana Coalition Coordinator

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking a Coordinator for Grow Montana, a statewide food and agriculture policy council. NCAT is a private non-profit organization that works to foster and promote sustainable technologies and systems, especially for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities. This is a great opportunity for an individual to work with an innovative team of leaders in food and agriculture from across the state. Founded in 2005, the Grow Montana collaborative promotes policies that support sustainable Montana-owned food production, processing, and distribution, and that improve all of our citizens' access to healthy Montana foods. Grow Montana envisions a vibrant Montana-based food system that fosters healthy communities, individuals, and environments.
 
This position is located in Butte, MT. All applications and their location needs will be considered.

The position requires the equivalent of a BA/BS degree plus a minimum of three years of related professional experience. The successful candidate will need to be well-organized and able to work independently as well as in a team. You should be an excellent communicator with experience in writing and public speaking. Other qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Strong facilitative leadership skills with experience and knowledge of community development.
• Strong organization-building skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Professional experience in membership-driven community-based organizations.
• Proven program and project development, coordination and implementation capacity.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience with foundation donors, individual donors, and/or grants.
• Demonstrated passion for social change, and clear understanding of the vision of Grow Montana and community-based food systems.
• Experience in community-based food systems.
• Familiarity with state and federal policy arenas.
• Familiarity with Montana’s community of progressive organizations, leaders, and policy makers.

Responsibilities:
The Grow Montana Coordinator will carry out the responsibilities of facilitating the Steering Committee and council partners and allies in their efforts to support community-based food systems by conducting public policy research and education that will garner statewide investments in healthy food systems, and increase the supply and access of diverse local products. The Coordinator, with guidance from the Steering Committee and NCAT staff, will also lead an inspiring campaign to frame our vision and conduct outreach and inquiry among Montana citizens and policy makers. She or he will strengthen partnerships and collaborations among relevant food and agriculture organizations in order to advance the council’s vision. The Grow Montana Coordinator will provide staff support to the Steering Committee, providing follow-up on decisions, facilitating participation of the coalition’s partners and allies, organizing fundraising, grant writing, and grant reporting. Some in-state travel will be required for meetings, conferences, and other relevant activities.

Salary and Benefits:
$28,000 - $35,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include paid vacation and holidays, health, life and disability insurance, cafeteria (flex) and 401(k) plans and a pleasant, professional working environment.

Application Process:
Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2012 or until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience and skills relevant to the listed qualifications, a current resume and a completed NCAT application. Requests for an NCAT application and inquires about the application process should be directed to Jerrid Burk. Incomplete applications or reference on the application to "see resume" will not be considered. Applicants interested in learning more about NCAT can visit our website at www.ncat.org for a gateway to websites and projects developed by NCAT staff. Send completed application materials to:

Jerrid Burk
NCAT Human Resource Specialist
jerridb@ncat.org
P.O. Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702

NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.

It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

California Rural Legal Assistance Staff Attorney

California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) is in search of a Staff Attorney to further its mission of providing quality legal services to low-income individuals -- many of whom are farmworkers -- in over 22 California counties. This position is located in CRLA's El Centro, California office. 

Reporting to the Directing Attorney or Project Director, the Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in CRLA priority areas in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal service to low income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies.
• Reviews and supervises the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her.
• Undertakes significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low income community.
• Develops leadership in working with community, client and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues.
• Works to develop specialized knowledge in  a substantive area of poverty law and acts as a  resource for other staff through participation in at least one CRLA task force.
• Coordinates advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations and community, client or other advocacy groups.
• Participates in CRLA training programs, local office case review or staff meetings or other CRLA activities as required.
• Provides community education regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations.
• Works with members of the private bar as necessary in accordance with CRLA Private Bar Involvement.
• Maintains contemporaneous time records in the CRLA case handling system. 
• Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the office staff
• Utilizes basic capabilities of word processing program. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law before the court of any state.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of California or willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with low income clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

Salary
This is a regular full-time Staff Attorney position $42,000-$67,500 based on bar admission date. Salary is union scale and not negotiable. Excellent employer paid benefits, including 401(k) and up to $4,750 per year in law school loan reimbursement.

To apply send resume with cover letter to: HR@crla.org E-mail attachments in Word or WordPerfect only, or copy and paste resume into body of e-mail. Include “Staff Attorney-El Centro” in subject of e-mail.

Kraft Foods, Senior Counsel - Sales & Food Services

Kraft Foods is searching for a Lead Attorney to advise its North America Sales organization, including the Mass/Food/Drug, Food Service and Vend channels, as well as the North American SnackCo Ingredients businesses for the $7 billion North American SnackCo Region.  This position is located in East Hanover, NJ.

Responsibilities

•  Ensures compliance with North American antitrust and competition laws.
  
• Partners with the SVP Sales and his leadership team, as well as the North American Food Service leadership team.
  
• Responsible for keeping management abreast of significant decisions, legislation and governmental regulatory rulings that may affect company’s sales, trade spending and competition policies
  
• Provide day-to-day legal support for the approximately 6,100-member North American Direct Store Delivery (DSD), Warehouse and Food Service Sales Force.
  
• Provide legal oversight to the Sales Finance Team in charge of administering the $1 billion-plus Biscuit trade spending budget to ensure legal compliance with U.S. antitrust and Canadian anti-competition law.
  
• Provide general legal support to U.S. and Canadian Food Service businesses.
  
• Provide antitrust advice and compliance training to the broader North American Sales Force organization (including Food Service) on matters including Fair & Equitable Treatment principles, Meeting Competition guidelines, trade spending, bracket pricing.
  
• Assist the Sales Force Leadership Team in developing antitrust compliant sales policies and ensuring the fair administration of those policies.
  
• Negotiate contracts with Food Service and Retail customers, brokers and distributors.
  
• Review trade materials, trade advertising, co-marketing programs, promotions, customer-directed communication, pricing decisions, and selling stories for content, accuracy and antitrust compliance.
  
• Provide support to Chief Counsel – Canada on Canadian-specific sales matters.
  
• Provide support to NA M&A and corporate governance projects
  
• Contributes to both the Regional and Global law department by working with other regional counsel on developing competition law policies, sharing best practices, etc.

Qualifications

• JD Degree from an accredited law school and top academic credentials
• 7-10 years of experience, including significant in-house or government agency experience pertaining to antitrust compliance,
• prior major law firm experience preferred.
• Strong antitrust and sales transaction experience, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred.
• Excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give reasoned, competent advice that demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.

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International Fellowships in Eastern Europe

While this opportunity is not agricultural or food law related, your proposal to participate certainly could be. Agricultural and food law issues are critical in these countries.

2013-2014 INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR

U.S. SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS

Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO)

Short Term Travel Grants Program (STG)

IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program and Short Term Travel Grants Program.

 These innovative and flexible programs offer U.S. scholars and professionals the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Researchers are able to increase their understanding of current regional issues, develop and sustain international networks, and directly contribute to the formation of U.S. public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the academic and policymaking communities. Fellowships provide international airfare, a living/housing stipend, visa support, emergency evacuation insurance, logistical support and, in many countries, field office support.

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The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides students, scholars and professionals with support to conduct policy-relevant field research in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

·         Eligibility: Master’s students, pre-doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

·         Information and online application: Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO)

·         Deadline:  November 14, 2012

·         Examples of Recently-Funded Research Topics: Role of Social Media in Political Engagement, Peace Education in Post-Conflict Settings, Cultural Identity and Nation Building, Migration Studies

·         Contact: By email at iaro@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188

The Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG) is a short-term, flexible program for postdoctoral scholars and professionals to conduct targeted, policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

·         Eligibility: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible. Applicants must be US citizens.

·         Information and online application:  Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG)

·         Deadline:  February 6, 2013

·         Examples of Recently-Funded Research Topics:  Regional Economic Development, Islamic Influence in Central Asia, Human and Civil Rights in Eastern Europe, Gender and Politics

·         Contact: By email at stg@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188

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Countries Eligible for Research:

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan

IARO and STG are funded by the U.S. Department of State Title VIII Program

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Associate Dean for Environmental Programs - Vermont

Associate Dean for Environmental Programs

Vermont Law School invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Environmental Programs, a faculty position.  The Associate Dean sets the strategic direction for, and oversees the administration of, the Environmental Law Center (ELC), which houses the largest and deepest environmental law program in the country.  Candidates with appointments at other law schools, those who are currently in practice or doing significant policy work, and those who currently hold executive positions at NGOs or in business are all encouraged to apply.  The next ELC director replaces Marc Mihaly, who was promoted to President and Dean of Vermont Law School this year.  A detailed position description is posted here:

http://www.vermontlaw.edu/About_VLS/Employment_at_VLS/Associate_Dean_for_Environmental_Programs.htm

Candidates must have a JD degree and be qualified to teach in the environmental program.  They must also possess excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, and team building/collaboration skills. Experience in administration and/or management is preferred along with either broad experience in different areas of legal practice in the environmental arena or a record of education development as well as a demonstrated ability to innovate and lead.

Faculty at Vermont Law School take seriously our mission to educate lawyers for the community and the world, and believe that our scholarship, teaching, and service should be meaningful and relevant to the local, national, and international communities.  We embody the spirit of Vermont -- independence and diversity in people and in politics. We have the good fortune to be located in a state and region that offer numerous opportunities for engaged participation in civic life as well as a lifestyle found at few other law schools.

Vermont Law School embraces diversity in its recruitment and hiring efforts.  Accordingly, candidates of color, women, and those from other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.  Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume by October 1, 2012. Electronic applications are preferred and should be e-mailed to: facultysearch@vermontlaw.edu.

Appointments Committee: Pat Parenteau (Chair), John Echeverria, Stephanie Farrior, Cheryl Hanna, Michael Dworkin, Mark Latham, Rebecca Purdom, Stephen Dycus.

Oklahoma College of Law: Agricultural Law Teaching

The University of Oklahoma College of Law is pleased to continue its multi-year hiring campaign to recruit top faculty to our flagship state law school. Over the past decade, the College of Law has built world-class facilities, attracted exceptional students and faculty, and dramatically increased endowed faculty positions and resources.  We are committed to building on this momentum and have openings for tenure-track positions or tenured positions at the ranks of Associate or full Professors.  We have a particular curricular need for faculty with expertise and interest in Natural Resources Law, Administrative Law, Energy Law, Water Law, Biotechnology Law, and Agriculture Law.

The University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, a college town near Oklahoma City, which has been recognized nationally as one of the best places to live.  As an equal opportunity employer, the University encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would further diversify our faculty.  Applicants should possess a J.D. or equivalent academic degree, strong academic credentials, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Application review will begin immediately, but the positions will remain open until filled.  The College of Law will participate in the AALS hiring process, but interested candidates may also apply directly by sending a cover letter and vitae to Dawn Tomlins [dtomlins@ou.edu], Assistant to the Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Oklahoma College of Law, 300 Timberdell Rd., Norman, OK 73019.

West Virginia Land Use Clinic

The University of West Virginia is advertising for a "Supporting Land Use Attorney."  The position is described as follows:                                                

This position is responsible for assisting the Lead Land Use Attorney with outreach, education and training directed at county and local government officials to promote adoption of sustainable land use policies and practices, including responsibility for assisting in two 4-day intensive training programs each year for local government officials within specified West Virginia watersheds.  The training will be modeled after the Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) program at the Land Use Law Center at Pace Law School, the national leader in such education and training programs.

Here is a direct link to the job posting and much more information.

Policy Director: Friends of Family Farmers in Oregon

Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF) is a grassroots organization promoting
sensible policies, programs, and regulations that protect and expand the
ability of Oregon’s family farmers to run a successful land-based enterprise
while providing safe and nutritious food for all Oregonians. Through
education, advocacy, and community organizing, FoFF supports socially and
environmentally responsible family-scale agriculture and citizens working to
shape healthy rural and urban communities.

FoFF is currently hiring for two positions - Policy Director and  a part-time
Director of Administration and Finance.  Please view the details on our
website<http://www.friendsoffamilyfarmers.org/?p=1677>.

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Michele Knaus
Executive Director, Friends of Family Farmers
http://www.friendsoffamilyfarmers.org
503-841-0305