Farm & Food Legal Fellow, Yale Law School

FARM & FOOD LEGAL FELLOW

The Yale Environmental Protection Clinic (EPC) and Yale Community and Economic

Development Clinic (CED), in collaboration with the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), seek

to hire a Farm and Food Legal Fellow to begin in September 2017.

The Legal Fellow will work under the supervision of the EPC director, CED director, CLF’s

Director of Farm and Food, and other program staff. The Legal Fellow will spend approximately

half of their time establishing and coordinating CLF’s Legal Food Hub program in Connecticut,

and the remaining time on clinical projects and independent research within the EPC and CED.

The Legal Fellow’s primary responsibilities will include developing and overseeing a direct legal

assistance pro bono network (the new Connecticut branch of CLF’s Legal Food Hub program),

conducting outreach and trainings on farm and food legal issues, communicating with the press

and the public, supervising or supporting student projects related to farm, food, sustainability,

and developing community-based connections and relationships. The position requires a creative

and outgoing self-starter with the confidence to forge new paths.

The Legal Fellow will be based at Yale Law School in New Haven, CT. The position will be

full-time for one year with a second year preferred depending on funding.

Organizational Background

The Environmental Protection Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic that addresses environmental

law and policy problems on behalf of client organizations such as environmental groups,

government agencies, and international bodies.

The Community and Economic Development Clinic provides transactional legal services to

clients seeking to promote economic opportunity and mobility.

Conservation Law Foundation is a non-profit, member-supported law and policy advocacy

organization based in Boston with several offices throughout New England. Founded in 1966,

CLF’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the region's environment and communities.

The Legal Food Hub program is a free legal services clearinghouse that provides pro bono legal

assistance, workshops, and trainings to for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and related organizations

in order to foster a sustainable, resilient, and just food system. The Legal Food Hub also has the

dual goal of providing content-specific training to lawyers to enable the legal community to

better serve farmers and food businesses. The Legal Food Hub currently operates in Maine,

Massachusetts, and Rhode Island; the Legal Fellow will develop the Connecticut branch. You

can read more about CLF at www.clf.org and the Legal Food Hub at www.legalfoodhub.org.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a J.D. and be a member of or an applicant to a state bar prepared to apply for admission

to the Connecticut bar (candidates may qualify for admission without examination);

• Have experience working with issues relating to agriculture, aquaculture, and other elements

of the food system;

• Have experience with transactional law issues;

• Have interest in policy advocacy;

• Have experience working in coalitions with both public and private sector actors;

• Have strong interpersonal skills, including the proven ability to work with people from

different backgrounds and communities;

• Have excellent organizational skills;

• Have exemplary oral and written communication skills;

• Be able to manage multiple projects at once and report to multiple supervisors;

• Be a mature self-starter, able to work both independently and as a productive team member;

• Be a persuasive, credible, well-prepared advocate; and

• Have the capacity to develop expertise in relevant non-legal technical or policy areas.

Expected responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct outreach to a diverse set of Connecticut food-system stakeholders to identify

common legal issues;

• Build alliances and coalitions among community groups, public officials, business interests,

and advocacy organizations;

• Develop and oversee a direct legal assistance pro bono network serving farmers,

aquaculturists, food businesses, and food organizations (the Legal Food Hub);

• Develop trainings to advise food-system stakeholders, pro bono attorneys, community groups,

and other advocacy groups on legal and policy matters;

• Write public educational materials, articles, and opinion pieces;

• Educate and advocate before local, state, and federal legislatures and administrations;

• Engage in public outreach and speaking on advocacy initiatives;

• Work effectively with administrative support staff;

• Work with other EPC, CED, and CLF attorneys and communications and policy specialists;

• Work with the media to amplify and disseminate work;

• Work with and supervise clinical students; and

• Assist in preparing funder reports and related materials as needed.

Salary and Benefits

Yale Law School offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive,

and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to EPC director Josh Galperin at Joshua.Galperin@yale.edu.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not

discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a

veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation

or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people

from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal

financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX

Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil

Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111,

Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

Program Associate 2, Community Based Food Systems; Wallace Center at Winrock International

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Associate 2, Community Based Food Systems - Little Rock, AR or
Arlington, VA

 The Wallace Center at Winrock International is a national leader in
 sustainable and equitable food systems development that supports entrepreneurs
 and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is
 healthier for people, the environment, and the economy.


 General: We are currently recruiting a motivated and experienced individual
 who is exceptionally talented at multi-tasking programmatic and administrative
 tasks and has the focus to handle complex and challenging responsibilities,
 including the ability to engage with practitioners in the fields of community-
 based food systems, philanthropy, government, enterprise development, and
 communications. Strong interpersonal skills are needed for this position, as
 well as the ability to self-start and work independently as well as working
 well in teams. A strong interest in domestic sustainable and equitable food
 systems is highly desirable and will become the basis for professional
 development.


 Salary/Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of
 education. Excellent benefits offered.


 Applications: Interested applicants should go to the careers page at
http://www.winrock.org/join-us/careers/ to submit their applications, cover
 letter and current resume. This position will remain open until filled. EEO/
 AA.


 POSITION DESCRIPTION


 POSITION TITLE: Program Associate 2, Community-Based Food Systems

 LOCATION: Little Rock, AR or Arlington, VA

 UNIT: Wallace Center

 GROUP: Enterprise & Agriculture Group

 REPORTS TO: Program Officer, Community-Based Food Systems, Wallace Center


 BACKGROUND:
 The Wallace Center at Winrock International is a national leader in
 sustainable and equitable food systems development that supports entrepreneurs
 and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is
 healthier for people, the environment, and the economy. To achieve this
 vision, the Center builds and strengthens linkages in the emerging chain of
 organizations, businesses and civic efforts focused on making good food—
healthy, green, fair, and affordable food—an everyday reality in every
 community. The Wallace Center is a unit within the Enterprise and Agriculture
 Group of Winrock

 International and works across the United States on national level initiatives
 as well as regionally in partnership with other organizations.
www.wallacecenter.org


 Through its Community-Based Food Systems initiative area, the Wallace Center
 supports and builds the capacity of community-based organizations who are
 working to increase access to healthy, fresh, affordable, and fair food in
 vulnerable communities. To achieve this, the team designs targeted training
 and technical assistance to partner organizations delivered through a number
 of modalities, including webinars, conference calls, peer-to-peer learning
 opportunities, peer and expert site visits, group trainings, web resources,
 workshops, and one-on-one support. In 2017, the team will launch a new
 national Community of Practice (CoP) for food systems organizations to build
 capacity, foster linkages and relationships, share best practices and lessons
 learned, and solve challenges resulting in more viable local food systems and
 healthier communities. The Community-Based Food Systems team is also
 developing new projects in Arkansas, an area of work that is expected to grow
 in the coming years.


 POSITION SUMMARY:
 As part of the Community-Based Food Systems team, the Program Associate 2 will
 play a critical role in supporting and implementing the Wallace Center’s
 existing training and technical assistance program and will be deeply involved
 in planning and coordinating the activities of the new Community of Practice.
 She/he will also provide support for the Center’s biannual Food Hub Conference
 and contribute to other projects and new business development as appropriate.
 It is expected the Program Associate 2 will work with other members of the
 Wallace Center team in support of these projects as well as independently to
 achieve project and initiative goals. The position will support current
 programs as well as new program design and development of new funding
 opportunities. This position offers the successful candidate a high level of
 engagement with critical issues and strategies in the expansion of sustainable
 and equitable food systems and with those leading this work across the US.


 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

•       Support the implementation and management of Wallace Center
 activities, including but not limited to assisting with the: coordination of
 technical assistance to selected organizations, outreach and networking among
 partners, conducting participatory research and analysis, and the development
 of training and technical materials in support of community-based food
 systems.

•       Coordinate requests for information and program support, including
 assisting with outreach and networking with partners, grantees, and those
 interested in the Center’s work.

•       Assist with technical assistance management, tracking, and evaluation.
 Duties include processing consultants’ and sub-awards’ paperwork (contracts
 and legal agreements) for hiring and/or granting; working with consultants and
 contractors to ensure proper and timely payment of invoices; coordinating
 events and travel; and overall support to the awards management processes and
 grants/contracts administration.

•       Draft, edit and/or proofread documents with reviewers, developing web
 content, promotional materials, press releases, etc.

•       Assist with logistics, operations and time management, e.g. meeting
 and travel planning, coordinating complicated project schedules, timelines and
 deadlines.

•       Support the completion of progress reports and the processing of
 financial reports to funders and help keep track of financial status of awards
 and overall program(s).

•       Provide excellent and timely client service and support relationship
 management, appropriate conflict resolution, and help strengthen the Center’s
 wide network of allies and partners.

•       Assist with the development of new business opportunities including
 proposal management, technical approach, partnership development and budgets.

•       Assist in work pertaining to technical topic areas such as: food
 access, equity, non-profit organizations, farmer viability, food value chains,
 supply chains, aggregation and distribution.

•       Assist with development and implementation of networking strategies
 that build capacity among organizations and advance the mission of Wallace
 Center.

•       Support the intern hiring process, staff coordination and training of
 new employees.

•       Represent Wallace Center at state and national level conferences and
 events.

•       Participate in Winrock-wide organizational trainings, committees and
 meetings as required and interested.

•       Perform other duties as necessary and (or) assigned. Some local and
 out-of-state (US domestic) travel may be required.


 QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:


 Education:
•       Minimum BA/BS in food systems, agriculture, rural or community
 development, environmental science or studies or policy, economics, political
 science, business, anthropology, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred.


 Experience:
 At least three years of related experience including:

•       Providing support and coordination of grant-funded projects and
 initiatives, preferably using project management tools and frameworks

•       Working to support the development of local food systems, sustainable
 agriculture and social enterprise, especially as it applies to underserved and
 vulnerable communities.

•       Working within socially and economically vulnerable communities in
 rural and urban contexts

•       An understanding of business and enterprise development and the range
 of skills and capacities one needs to be successful in food and agricultural
 business.

•       Understanding of key issues in facilitating local and healthy food
 supply/value chains.

•       Understanding of and experience working in the domestic non-profit
 sector.

•       Ability to research an issue and share findings in an organized and
 clear manner.

•       Outreach and communications with key stakeholders.

•       Grant writing and proposal preparation preferable.

•       Working in teams to foster positive social, environmental or economic
 outcomes.

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•       Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including ability
 to understand, organize, and distill information from a variety of sources
 into concise content tailored to the reader.

•       Excellent interpersonal skills to work with internal and external
 clients and a wide range of stakeholders and demographics.

•       Professional demeanor and ability to prioritize responsibilities and
 function effectively during stressful or busy periods.

•       Excellent organizational and information management with an attention
 to detail and accuracy.

•       Takes initiative, self-starter, and self-directed in conjunction as
 well as the ability to work effectively in a team.

•       Process-oriented with a strong ability to build efficient systems for
 information management and project tracking.

•       Detail-oriented and organized, with ability to create and track large
 numbers of files and contacts.

•       Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent tasks.

•       Ability to quickly learn new policies and procedures, and to navigate
 the language of contracts and compliance.

•       Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards at all times

•       Cultural competency in communicating with a wide variety of
 stakeholders, ranging from national leaders in the field to grassroots
 organizations

•       Experience or proficiency using Microsoft Office software, including:
 Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.

•       Must not require sponsorship to work in the U. S.


 We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
 receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
 sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national
 origin, caste, tribe, age (40 or older), disability status, protected veteran
 status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Animal Legal Defense Fund: Senior Staff Attorney, California

Animal Legal Defense Fund is Hiring a Senior Staff Attorney

Senior staff attorneys in ALDF’s Litigation Program are responsible for the day-to-day management of their assigned cases and projects, including ensuring the completion of all necessary research, filings, and other aspects of litigation. Senior staff attorneys also develop new cases, either by monitoring news for ideal sets of facts, or developing cases from assigned areas of law. 

Competitive salary DOE, excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans. Optional Flexible Spending Account. Generous Paid Time Off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  Casual work environment which includes companion animals.

Location: Cotati, California

For more information, and to apply, visit the ALDF website Employment page. 

Adjunct in Food Policy - Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley

Recruitment Period
Open date: March 15th, 2017
Next review date: April 15th, 2017
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: April 15th, 2017

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Description

The Richard & Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track academic year Assistant Adjunct position.

The Goldman School of Public Policy seeks applications from researchers in food policy, with an emphasis on the social movements of food production, food service, and labor practices and policies in these sectors. We anticipate that these scholars will study the political, legal, and social aspects of food policy, including: organizing social movements around food policy (e.g., the Local Food movement, Farm-to-Table, the Fight for $15 movement); the use of social media in political organization around food policy; food policy as a tool for broader social justice concerns; etc. We are looking for intellectually rigorous and exciting candidates who can engage with a diverse faculty and can teach innovative courses to our graduate students.

Teaching Responsibilities: Primary duties include teaching graduate level courses, minimum of one course per semester.

General Duties: In addition to teaching, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, and advising and mentoring graduate students on independent research projects. The successful applicant will have an active research agenda, be engaged in professional activities and leadership as appropriate, and engage in school and campus service.

The minimum basic qualifications required to be considered an applicant for this position are: Ph.D., J.D. or equivalent degree required at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate should have demonstrated excellence in teaching. An MPP or MPA degree strongly preferred.


The full position announcement is available at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01304

To apply, please go to: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01304

Director of Innovation, Good Food Institute

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is on the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic efficacy and the exploitation of billions of animals annually. The Good Food Institute’s Director of Innovation will have an critical role in ensuring that a good food future happens as quickly and efficiently as possible. At GFI, you will work with entrepreneurs and scientists to create new companies that will develop the latest innovations in plant-based and “clean meat,” dairy, and eggs; help current companies be successful; and create direct competition with conventional animal products—thereby driving millions of dollars into these sectors and transforming the food system.

 

How You Will Make a Difference

 

As GFI’s Director of Innovation, you will build and manage a team that is laser-focused on moving the best and most successful entrepreneurs, tissue engineers, synthetic biologists, plant biologists, and others into plant-based and clean food technology—both as founders of new food technology companies and as employees at companies GFI is helping to found and build. You will do this by:

• Managing all aspects of the Innovation Department, including supervising staff, overseeing department budgeting and spending, creating and implementing expansion plans, and providing visionary leadership.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans that address the needs of new and developing food companies, identifying product gaps, and making recommendations for new companies to fill the space.
• Overseeing and assisting with writing and editing business plans, conducting market research and branding exercises, recruiting top talent, and mentoring our partners on all aspects of starting and running a company.
• Building a dynamic team that will envision, develop, and support innovative companies and create forward-thinking plans for new foods, technologies, and growth in the good food space.
• Creating engaging webinars and speaking at top business schools to highlight the expertise and innovations needed in the field and to inspire more business students, entrepreneurs, and scientists to get involved.

For more information and to apply, visit the Good Food Institute website.

Analyst in Agricultural Policy, Library of Congress

Summary

The Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Agricultural Policy. The analyst will conduct analyses that inform congressional deliberations on agricultural policy related to domestic agricultural programs, policies, and markets. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the economics, history, trends, and current status of agricultural policy with an emphasis on crop insurance and farm income support programs for major commodity crops, sugar, and dairy, as well as associated legislative, economic, and regulatory issues and interrelationships with other key agricultural policy areas.

This position requires the ability to utilize analytical methods and techniques to analyze policy issues for the U.S. Congress. Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative approaches in research and familiar with agricultural policy issues with an emphasis on crop insurance and farm income support programs for major commodity crops, sugar, and dairy. Strong writing and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience, are required.

Analyst duties include preparing objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports on issues of national significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in or leading team research projects and seminars. The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.


For more information and to apply, visit the USAJobs website.

Food Labeling Compliance Specialist, Mérieux NutriSciences

	Food Labeling Compliance Specialist
Description	Overview  The Regulatory Compliance Specialist for Food Labeling is responsible for providing food & nutrition labeling compliance services to Merieux NutriSciences’ food & beverage mfg, retail, import/export and restaurant customers. The specialist ensures that labeling is carried out in accordance with various federal and local guidelines. This position encompasses a variety of nutrition, labeling and regulatory services to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies. Job Duties Review, interpret and evaluate food labels, nutrition labels, ingredient statements, allergen statements and other food labeling aspects to ensure compliance with relevant food regulations, as defined. Provide written reports/ assessments of label deficiencies and compliance results. Provide consultation on how to correct deficiencies to address compliance.  Provide regulatory consultation on labeling compliance customer inquiries or projects. This includes reviewing documentations to substantiate labeling accuracy and claims.  Review and consult on label compliance for organic, natural, gluten-free, Non-GMO claims, nutrient content claims and other claims. Develop and consult on nutrition facts labels, ingredient statements and allergen declarations.   Develop and provide technical information to customers as needed. Address emerging regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling and ensure compliance with current and evolving regulations and ensure Merieux NutriSciences services meet changing needs. As necessary, communicate cross functionally regarding current and emerging food labeling issues and opportunities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current food labeling regulations, regulatory activity and trends. Attend webinars and conferences as necessary to stay up-to-date. Complete industry training sessions as needed to stay current in regulatory knowledge.  On occasion, develop and maintain policies and procedures for department functions. Works on company cross-functional regulatory projects as needed. Other regulatory/labeling services upon request.
Position Requirements	Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related fields Minimum 2 years of related work experience required  nowledge in food regulations (FDA, USDA, Canadian) Good knowledge of food product development and processes preferred Good understanding of food safety and allergens Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a team setting Evidence of strong problem solving & critical thinking skills Intermediate mathematical skills Strong system acumen and computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications To view the full posting and to apply.

CRS Analyst in Environmental Policy

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI) is seeking an Analyst in Environmental Policy with a focus related to drinking water quality and ground water protection. The position is located in Washington, D.C.

Analyst duties include preparing objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports on issues of national significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in or leading team research projects and seminars. The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and committees.

This position is located in the CRS Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI).

For more information, visit the USA Jobs posting.