Program Coordinator - Farm Journal Foundation

The Farm Journal Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit launched by Farm Journal Media, the nation's leading agricultural media company. Founded in 2010, the Foundation is dedicated to sustaining U.S. agriculture's ability to serve the vital needs of a growing world population with education and assistance, focused on the unique interests of people and organizations aligned with U.S. agriculture. Its flagship initiative, Farmers Feeding the World, is dedicated to representing the role of the farmer in defeating world hunger through education, assistance and advocacy.

This position primarily involves overseeing the implementation of a grant received by the foundation. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for supporting the activities of the Farm Journal Foundation and Farmers Feeding the World initiative. This includes administrative and creative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Grant management and donor relations.
• Managing grassroots communications and social media.
• Measuring outcomes, compliance with project goals and metrics, and some reporting.
• Coordinating travel and visits with program partners, participants, and speakers.
• Assisting with public and media relations.
• Liaise between foundation programs and measure alignment with goals.
• Event planning and promotions.
• Coordinating/executing special projects as they arise.
• Some policy research.
• Grassroots organizing.
• Scheduling meetings and events.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, 1-3 years previous experience preferred.
• Degrees in agricultural economics, international development, international affairs, food policy, agricultural communication, agricultural journalism, or related majors preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task are essential.
• Experience with event planning and experiential marketing.
• Experience with development, fundraising, and project/budget management.
• Command of social media platforms.

Competitive salary with benefits package.

Travel up to 20%.

Employment is on an at will basis.

How to apply

To apply, please send an email to lwmcnitt@Farmjournal.com. Please include a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Location

122 C ST NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States

Details

Education requirements

4-year degree,Agricultural Communication,International Development,Food Policy

Languages needed

English

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

None specified

Salary details

Competitive Salary w/ Benefits

Job function

Communications,Grants administration, Marketing,Advocacy, Research, Public relations,Philanthropy, Farming, Agriculture,Event planning, Project management

Owner's areas of focus

Philanthropy, Agriculture,Poverty and hunger

Announcement: Food Law & Policy Career Guide

From LL.M. Alumna, Alli Condra and Emily Broad Lieb:

The Food Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of the Food Law and Policy Career Guide.

The area of food law is growing rapidly, with more employment opportunities for lawyers being created each year. The second edition of the Food Law and Policy Career Guide includes new information on opportunities at universities, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and law firms, as well as a list of food listservs that educate, promote discussion, and provide information on job opportunities. The 2013 edition also includes a new section about consulting firms.

Thanks, Emily, Alli, and all those at Harvard that made this Guide possible. It's a great resource -

Mobile Marketing Associate, Farmers Feeding the World and the HungerU Tour

Farmers Feeding the World and the HungerU tour are on the lookout for dynamic, passionate and energetic people to work hard and have fun traveling the US as they engage and educate college students and consumers on how modern agriculture plays a vital role in providing food security to people here in the US and around the world. If you love people, agriculture and being in the spotlight...you're in the right place. You will be a part of a national promotional campaign that will be featured on RFDTV, Farm Journal, Top Producer, Agweb.com, US Farm Report, AgDay and more. Join the HungerU team!

Hotels, food and flights will be paid for during the duration of the tour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties include, but are not limited to, the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Travel with HungarU mobile exhibit for 80 days straight, 6 days on, 1 day off.
Communicate with exhibit visitors the challenges of a growing population and how modern Ag plays a part
Assist with the setup and take down of mobile exhibit
On-site event activation – inviting visitors to visit the exhibit, handing out flyers, engaging with students
Field finance management – timely and accurate reporting of personal and tour expenses
Media relations – reaching out to local media in advance to inform them of the tour’s stop in their market
Activation and engagement reporting – accurately compiling reports of number of visitors, Facebook likes, premium handouts and reactions by visitors
Vehicle maintenance – ensuring the tow vehicle and trailer are in good working condition and informing supervisor if not.
Driving custom promotional vehicles 

Education/Skills/Professional Experience

Ability to interact and engage with college students
Must have a very outgoing, friendly and fun personality
Ability to be on the road without daily supervision
Strong verbal communication skills
Social media savy
Physically be able to assist in the construction of the exhibit at each college
Must present a clean and professional appearance
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Start date of September 1, concluding by November 22
Current driver’s license and clean driving record required

View the full posting here.

Associate Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Department of Agriculture

 JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment which is grounded in the Constitution.

This position is in the SES, Career Reserved. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES employees are also eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to the SES. Selectee is subject to a one-year probationary period, unless currently serving under an SES appointment. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

If you would like to work for a premier agency that is focused on enhancing the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture: ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting sound development of rural communities; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world, USDA is the place for you. To learn more about our agency, our exciting mission, vision, and guiding principles, please visit http://www.usda.gov

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) provides leadership and direction for the fair and equitable treatment of all USDA customers and employees while ensuring the delivery of quality programs and enforcement of civil rights. OASCR ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies for USDA customers and employees regardless of race, color, national origin, sex ( including gender identity and expression), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, political beliefs, parental status, protected genetic information, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all bases apply to all programs.) For more information, visit www.ascr.usda.gov.

View the full job posting here.

Organizer; Food & Water Watch

Organizer based in New Brunswick, NJ

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting-edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

Since opening our NJ office 2009, we have grown our staff to four regional organizers, six regional organizing teams, 6 campus campaigns, and a field canvass who all work together with our allies to ban fracking and fracking waste dumping, label genetically engineered foods, increase investment in public drinking waster, stop water privatization, and other efforts that will protect our food and water resources from those who exploit it for personal profit and gain. We have successfully stopped water privatization efforts in a number of municipalities, passed legislation to ban fracking and fracking waste dumping through the NJ Legislature, built diverse state-wide coalitions who work to address concerns with privatization, fracking and genetically engineered foods.

While the New Brunswick based organizer will be expected to work on all of Food & Water Watch’s issue campaigns; the primary focus of this position will be working with volunteers and allies to promote a ban on fracking and fracking waste dumping as well as support the labeling of genetically engineered foods. Working under the direction of our Mid-Atlantic Director, the Organizer works to develop and implement legislative, field organizing, and media strategies and campaigns in support of Food & Water Watch policy goals.

 

Please view the full job posting here.

Associate FDA/Food Practice Group; Hogan Lovells US LLP

The Washington, DC office of Hogan Lovells US LLP seeks a junior-mid level associate with a minimum of two years of experience to join our highly regarded FDA/Food and Agriculture practice. Candidates must have regulatory experience and the desire to concentrate their practice in food law (specific food law experience is a plus). Undergraduate or graduate degree in science (e.g., chemistry or biology) is essential. Excellent academic credentials, a commitment to excellence and a desire to work as part of a team is required. For information on Hogan Lovells’ FDA/Food practice, please visit http://www.hoganlovells.com/fda/. To apply please complete the on-line application and be prepared to attach a resume, law school transcript and cover letter addressed to: Suzanne Hudgens, Associate Recruitment Coordinator, Hogan Lovells US LLP, 555 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004 or at JoinHoganLovellsDC@hoganlovells.com. Hogan Lovells US LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Full job posting is available here.

Agricultural Program Specialist, Farm Service Agency; USDA

This position is assigned to the FSA DAFP PSD, Office of the Director, located in Washington, DC.

The selectee:
Serves as the peanut marketing assistance and loan deficiency payment program lead.
Develops and recommends agency-wide operating policies and procedures for the most efficient and effective accomplishment of program objectives.
Develops highlights of the effect of new legislation and policies on assigned programs, recommends operational changes and prepares Federal Register documents relating to program activities.
Communicates recommended policy requests for software designs and data models to the Automation Branch Chief using the most effective methods and techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by Friday, July 12, 2013.

You may start at the GS-13 level if you have the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Experience in an agricultural field that involves work in directing, developing, reviewing administering, and coordinating automated programs which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing agricultural program policies and procedures, understanding of farming practices and customs in the United States, and of the economic needs of farm communities at the State or county level; knowledge of current State and Federal agricultural trends; and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, farmers' associations, and others, and to interpret regulations, programs, and policies affecting them. At this level, the incumbent is responsible for program planning, procedures, handbooks, instructions, and forms pertaining t the administration of the loan and loan deficiency programs. Assignments require broader program knowledge, at the national, state, and local level.

Please view the full posting here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345970300

Maps and the Geospacial Revolution-Coursera Class

Developing new skills can be an important part of the job search.  LL.M. Alumna Jennifer Fiser, Farm Program Specialist at USDA, recently alerted to us a Coursera class on Maps and the Geospacial Revolution that sounds useful for anyone thinking of going into local/state/federal government or any other organization where data analysis could be part of their job.  Jennifer reports that FSA handles a lot of spatial data and always needs people beyond the GIS specialists to understand it. That is certainly the case with many other agencies as well.  We pass along the link to anyone who might be interested, especially those who are job hunting.