Mississippi Delta Fellowship (2021)

Working closely with the Food Law and Policy Clinic, 1 to 2-year fellowship for recent law school graduate. On-the-ground, community-centered work in the Mississippi Delta. The Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to inform and catalyze community change through the creation, development, and management of interdisciplinary projects as well as through policy advocacy. The Fellow works in collaboration with the Delta Directions Consortium, an interdisciplinary group of academic institutions, community-based organizations, and foundations focused on pursuing improvements in health, food systems, and economic development in the Mississippi Delta Region. The application deadline is February 26, 2021.

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Missouri Coalition for the Environmental (MCE): Executive Director

 MCE is a statewide leader that has been educating, organizing, and advocating in defense of Missouri’s people and their environment for over 50 years. MCE is actively working to eliminate social and racial injustice by advancing the right of every person to clean air, clean water, clean energy and sustainably sourced food. The organization has a strong reputation and track record of taking legal action as an environmental watchdog and a history of being agile and collaborating with partners statewide to support policy initiatives and incubate new, impactful programs (some that have even been spun out into their own organizations). As MCE looks towards its next 50 years, this position offers a unique opportunity to work with a knowledgeable board and motivated staff to define the strategic vision for MCE and its role as an environmental leader and partner in Missouri.

The ideal candidate will be strategic and visionary. They will have a demonstrated ability to build relationships and bring different stakeholders together as part of a coordinated effort to execute on a plan. They will have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited to wear a lot of different hats, including strategic planner, fundraiser, agency spokesperson, and staff mentor/supporter. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for Missouri’s environment, environmental protection, and environmental justice. They will feel confident evaluating and prioritizing new opportunities that are presented to MCE, balancing the need for focus and flexibility, and are comfortable taking strong, well-informed public stances on issues. They have successfully developed and managed a team previously, fostering a collaborative, transparent, equitable, and inclusive culture, and value organizational development for supporting efficiency, consistency, and success.

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Food Studies at Syracuse University: Assistant Professor

The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Food Studies to begin in the Fall of 2021. This position is part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative in the broad area of Energy and Environment. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University is seeking to enhance research, collaboration, and strengthen competitive grant applications in the focus area of socioeconomic policy, and/or ecological implications of changes to food and agricultural systems from anthropogenic global warming.

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The National Agricultural Law Center: Staff Attorney

 The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities that further the national

mission of the National Agricultural Law Center, with an emphasis on food safety and labeling issues impacting the agricultural and food sectors. Staff Attorney will report to Senior Staff Attorneys and, as needed, oversee work with one or more Center Research Fellows. Staff Attorney must have demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as closely with Center staff, as needed. This is a 2-year position contingent upon continued funding and performance.

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National Young Farmers Coalition - Campaigns Managing Director

The National Young Farmers Coalition seeks a campaigner with proven experience in legislative advocacy and movement-building, deep and informed perspectives on agricultural policy, and demonstrated commitment to racial equity to join our executive team as the Campaigns Managing Director.

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 individuals and partner organizations.

The Campaigns Managing Director will lead strategic direction and implementation of our policy, campaigns and organizing work to build long-term power and advance our organization’s vision for a bold and equitable transformation in agriculture. As a member of the executive team, they will participate in setting organizational strategy, shaping our organizational business model, and delivering on fundraising strategy that will resource our advocacy efforts. They will manage a team of senior-level staff responsible for state and federal policy as well as issue-specific campaigns. The Campaigns Managing Director will ideally be based in Washington, DC, although remote work is possible for an exceptional candidate.

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Executive Director, Portland Farmers Market

Portland Farmers Market (PFM) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization operating five vibrant, world-class farmers markets in Portland Oregon. Our markets provide a direct connection to more than 200 vendors including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. We contribute to their success and create vibrant community gatherings.

PFM seeks a highly skilled, collaborative, mission driven Executive Director to lead us in achieving our goals of (1) providing robust, vital markets that connect farmers and food artisans with Portland communities, (2) ensuring PFM is a respected food advocate and strong, collaborative, partner within the local food movement and (3) continuing to be a place where we can learn, laugh, and support each other. 

Portland Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization

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Post-Grad Legal Fellowship, Fall 2021 (Earthjustice)

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. In the United States and around the world, we wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

We invite you to learn more about who we are and what we do.

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In-House Regulatory Counsel (Whole Foods Market)

Whole Foods Market is seeking an attorney who will drive legal compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as local ordinances, broadly applicable to retail and distribution operations for grocery in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The ideal candidate will be sensitive to the company’s operational and business needs while providing clear and meaningful legal advice. The candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative manner with legal, business, and operations colleagues to achieve company goals, and will build strong, trusting relationships with global and regional teams. In addition, they will know when to include relevant stakeholders in projects or matters for which they are lead counsel. The candidate will also lead the Operations Regulatory Compliance team and must be prepared to be a collaborative leader. They must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

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