Food Systems Researchers - International

The Lexicon, a California based NGO, is hiring food systems researchers with established domain expertise in the following subject areas: regenerative agriculture, food equity, food & climate change, supply chains, and agrobiodiversity.

Applicants must have a secondary degree in a food or ag related field, demonstrable expertise in self-directed food research, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Strong English language writing skills are a must, as is fluency in Google's suite of cloud based tools (Drive, Sheet, Doc, etc.)

The work begins immediately and starts with a 3 month probationary period.

Interested applicants can share a resume with Mary@thelexicon.org

Attorney Advisor (General) USDA Office of the General Counsel

Attorney Advisor (General), USDA, Office of the General Counsel
Attorney position in Little Rock, Arkansas

Duties associated with this position include providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of all USDA programs and litigation.


For more information, go to USA JOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/571112200

Food Security and Sustainability Program Manager - Honolulu, Hawaii

The City and County of Honolulu (“City”) Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency is seeking a Food Security and Sustainability Program Manager

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as lead for the City’s Food Security & Sustainability Program
• Develop a strategic food system development plan to address sustainability within Oʻahu’s food system, poverty-related affordability, food deserts, and increasing access to locally-produced foods
• Oversee the drafting, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the plan’s actions to establish long-term food resilience on Oʻahu and navigate the impacts of climate change on Oʻahu’s food systems
• Conduct research on best practices among U.S. and international cities regarding the integration of food security and sustainability, and incorporates these lessons into City policy and plans
• Support the development of Oʻahu’s food networks by identifying and building partnerships with Federal, State, non-profit, and community agencies/organizations to better align among various levels of government and NGOs
• Recommend policies and initiatives with particular purview to the island’s disproportionately-impacted and vulnerable communities 
• Represent CCSR and the City at various stakeholder and community meetings throughout Oʻahu
• Launch and coordinate an Oʻahu Food Policy Council or similar entity

For more information:   https://www.resilientoahu.org/food-security-sustainability-program-manager   

Maryland Sea Grant Fellow - University of Maryland

Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking a Legal Fellow to provide legal research, writing, and educational assistance for these two institutions. MDSG supports research, education, extension, and outreach on critical environmental issues in the Chesapeake and coastal bays and their watersheds. ALEI is comprised of legal specialists and other extension specialists who help agricultural producers understand and comply with state, federal, and local laws and regulations. The Maryland Sea Grant Legal Fellow will help work toward these goals through projects involving training and programming for government agencies, coastal industries, and coastal communities addressing coastal law and policy in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay. Project topics are likely to cover legal questions in environmental areas such as aquaculture, sea level rise impact and resilience, and stormwater management in Maryland.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a variety of legal, policy, and regulatory matters concerning aquaculture, environmental compliance, and land use policy, including the impacts of sea-level rise on coastal communities and governmental responses to the changing landscape. The fellowship serves to increase the capacity of local, state, and federal government agencies as well as non-governmental partners and coastal industries in Maryland, and to promote integration of a range of perspectives into problem-solving for Maryland to provide more inclusive solutions and facilitate training around and development of coastal laws and policies. Delivering presentations to stakeholder groups, including commercial, public, and private property owners and regulatory officials, will be required. Professional development activities include networking with different environmental legal groups, presentations, and travel to learn about other marine-focused legal education work in the region. The Legal Fellow will also investigate funding sources for structuring a long-standing legal resource within MDSG.

The Legal Fellow will be hired by Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG), administered by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and work under the direction of ALEI Environmental and Agricultural Legal Faculty Specialist Nicole Cook. The Fellow’s projects will be selected in collaboration with a legal advisory team established specifically for this fellowship. The Legal Fellow will do the majority of the work at an office located at the University of Maryland’s Wye Research Center in Queenstown, Maryland; however, in-state travel to meetings and presentations as well as travel within the Delmarva area may be required.

Candidates will ideally begin during the week of September 1st, 2020. This position is full-time Contractual Contingent 2 position and will be completed one year later on August 31, 2021, or one year after the start date.

For more information -  https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1397

Remote Contract Opportunity - Colorado Farm & Food Systems Response Team

Contract Opportunity
Colorado Farm & Food Systems Response Team
Position: Food Policy Analyst
Terms: Part-Time, Temporary, 2-3 months starting ASAP and no later than June 12th
Compensation: $5,000 maximum, based on final deliverables
Location: Colorado, but position can be fulfilled remotely

The Colorado Farm & Food Systems Response Team will be bringing on two contract positions - a policy analyst and a systems development analyst focused on supporting stronger connections to technical assistance. Please see the attached descriptions, share them widely, and apply if you yourself are interested!

Systems Analyst Position:
https://lnkd.in/gqF2rWi

Policy Analyst Position:
https://lnkd.in/gn5qfs2

The Colorado Farm & Food Systems Response Team (CFFSRT) works to support Colorado
farmers and ranchers as they respond to current and potential market disruptions due to
COVID-19. Through policy advocacy, sharing and communications, funding, training and
technical assistance, and on-going data analysis, we work to ensure all Colorado producers are
equitably connected to resources and market connections. Our team is focused on supporting
the specific needs of small- and mid- size growers, direct market farms, beginning farmers and
ranchers, veteran farmers, farmers of color, and female farmers. Read more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10RogQCGSj8mddiPFrA79qbIhZH7fc8EQArNHKXusbAo/edit

Urban Roots - Executive Director Position in Austin, TX

From Urban Roots announcement:
The only farm-based youth development and community impact organization in Austin, Urban Roots has been empowering youth and nourishing the Greater Austin community for more than 10 years. Since 2008, 344 youth have graduated from Urban Roots internship programs and have cumulatively earned over$572,000. Over 320,000 pounds of sustainably grown produce has been harvested on the 3.5 acre Urban Roots farm in southeast Austin, and 131,000 pounds of that has been donated to local food access organizations.

Urban Roots hosts a variety of team building activities, community events and fundraisers throughout the year, combining local corporate partners, farm- fresh produce, and Austin’s top chefs to support Austin’s youth and future leaders.

Urban Roots is seeking a passionate Executive Director to lead the organization through an exciting future of upcoming growth and development. Visit the job announcement on the Urban Roots website for more information.

Allegheny Mountain Institute seeks Executive Director

Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization founded in 2011 as Allegheny Mountain School.  It is located in Staunton, Virginia. AMI offers an intensive hands-on cooperative experiential learning and training program designed to teach members of our communities to grow and prepare their own food and to understand the nutritional benefits of eating seasonally.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall management responsibility for Allegheny Mountain Institute’s staff, programs, finances, fundraising, execution of its mission and strategic planning.  The AMI Executive Director must hold the organization’s vision of a thriving network of collaborative, vibrant communities who value the connection between food and health.

 The AMI Executive Director position is a senior leadership and management position for a complex non-profit organization with multiple programs operating from multiple work sites.  The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in non-profit management, finance, personnel management, and fundraising.  Applicants resumes should display clear evidence of being a capable leader, organizer and motivator of groups of people.  A strong commitment to regenerative agriculture, healthy food systems, and conservation is expected. The preferred candidate will have a passion for farming, gardening, and / or healthy food preparation. Since education of the broader community is a key component of the AMI programs, a competitive applicant should also have an interest and capabilities in community development, networking, and communications.   The AMI Executive Director must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends and should be willing to travel to rural work sites as needed to provide leadership and supervision for Farm Managers and other employees at those sites.

 Please see the full position description and application at:

https://www.alleghenymountaininstitute.org/join-our-team

TO APPLY:  Please send a single compiled PDF file including a cover letter, resume, AMI Application form, and list of at least 3 professional references to:

EDSearch@amifellows.org

 No phone calls or mailed applications, please.

Jessa Fowler
Fellowship Director
Allegheny Mountain Institute
Growing Food. Building Community.
Office (540) 886-0160
Cell (971) 232-0058

Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Chellie Pingree - Washington, D.C.

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle agriculture, food, and nutrition policy, among other issues. Responsibilities will include staffing the Member on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Appropriations Committee’s Agriculture subcommittee. Congresswoman Pingree is a national leader on local food and sustainable agriculture issues and the ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge and stakeholder connections in these areas. Experience on Capitol Hill either in a Member office/committee or as an outside advocate is desired. Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrated ability to generate and advance legislative ideas, and an interest in working collaboratively as part of a team are also preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Pingree.Resume@mail.house.gov.