Associate Regulatory Counsel - POET (Washington, D.C.)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://careers-poet.icims.com/jobs/6481/job

The Associate Regulatory Counsel reports directly to the Senior Regulatory Counsel and is ultimately supervised by the Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In coordination with our Government Affairs and Communications team, he or she assists the Senior Regulatory counsel in developing strategic regulatory policy advocacy and business and legal strategy, facilitating and influencing optimal outcomes for the company arising from federal and state level regulatory policy affecting the biorefining industry. The Associate Regulatory Counsel also supports the Senior Regulatory Counsel in providing compliance advice to the company and biorefineries relating to environmental, election, food and alcohol, and transportation law, among other areas, and helps supports POET’s transactions. The Associate Regulatory Counsel works alongside the Senior Regulatory Counsel to influence the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and other state, national, and international climate programs and will have the unique opportunity to work on the front lines in the transformation of our carbon-based economy into a sustainable, biobased economy that will positively benefit generations to come.

Farm and Agriculture Program Manager - Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. (Washington, DC)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3803955929

Dreaming Out Loud seeks an organized, detail-oriented individual with leadership and farming experience and a demonstrated passion for sustainable agriculture to help manage our Farms and agriculture programs. The Farm and Agriculture Manager will work closely with the Director of Programs to implement innovative urban food production strategies and manage Farm Coordinators, Community Farm Assistants and Volunteers. Our farms produce a range of crops including vegetables, berries, herbs and fruit, and focuses on no-till production, implementing cover cropping, sheet-mulching and on-site composting to improve soil structure. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of farming experience that includes management of a small team, as well as strong communication and computer skills.

Associate Counsel (In-House) - Perdue Farms (Salisbury, MD)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3739502369

Our Corporate/In House Legal team is actively recruiting for an Associate Counsel to join our team. This position is for an on-site lawyer to support the day-to-day provision and coordination of legal services for the Company. The Associate Counsel will be based at our corporate office in Salisbury, Maryland and will assist with Company legal matters, while practicing the art of “preventive law” to help minimize legal and financial risk to the Company, improve efficiencies and save costs.

Policy Manager, Mississippi River Water Initiative - National Audobon Society (Washington, D.C.)(Holly Springs, MS)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/5472/policy-manager%2c-mississippi-river-water-initiative/job

The Policy Manager, Mississippi River Water Initiative supports policy efforts and government affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives. Reporting to the Policy Director, Water Conservation the role serve as a part of the Mississippi River team and works in collaboration with other national, regional, and state policy and program staff, as well as external partners. The Policy Manager plays a key role in implementing Audubon’s vision for transformative water policy solutions by helping to mobilize our effective conservation network of Audubon members and supporters and builds relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

National Environmental Leadership 2024-2025 Fellowship - Rachel Carson Council (Remote)

 For more information and how to apply, see here: https://apply.workable.com/rachel-carson-council/j/734BA9FB58/

"In three pages or less, describe your project or campaign. Your project idea must relate to environmental justice, ocean advocacy, anti fossil fuels, biomass, renewable energy, food insecurity, or sustainable agriculture. In your proposal, be sure to highlight how your project is related to environmental justice, sustainability, or the climate crisis. Further, be sure to explain what drew you to this issue, how you have exhibited leadership, and a proposal of how you hope to achieve your goals. In addition to learning about your issue and your plan, we are interested in your background in environmental work, how the fellowship program will benefit you, why you feel deeply about your issue, and how it connects to the goals of the Rachel Carson Council."

Deadline to apply is March 1st, 2024.

Law Associate Fellow - Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distributed Fertilizer Production at Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.casfer.us/jobs/post-terminal-degree-law-associate-fellow

The position involves research and writing in the law and policy of water quality and nutrient loading caused by non-point sources.

Candidates possess a J.D. or PhD earned within the past several years or expected before January 1, 2024; a strong academic record; excellent analytical and writing skills; and demonstrated interest and background in environmental or water law and policy. Previous experience in law practice or policy is helpful but not necessary. Scientific, technical, or economic skills related to public policy analysis are helpful but not necessary qualifications.

Staff Attorney, Cannabis Law & Policy - Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy at University of Maryland Carey School of Law (Baltimore, MD)

 For more information and how to apply, see here: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/umb_faculty+and+post+docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000042&lang=en

The Staff Attorney will provide legal technical assistance to state and local public health departments and other executive agencies, legislators, law enforcement, government attorneys, community-based organizations, and judges and judicial staff in Maryland on a broad range of cannabis law and policy issues.  Essential duties include but are not limited to providing brief telephone advice, preparing written responses to requests for assistance, developing educational resources and policy papers on specific issues, tracking and summarizing state and federal cannabis legislation and regulations, developing model laws and policies, and conducting in-person and virtual training sessions. The position may include extensive in-state travel. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned. 

Senior Director, Climate and Agriculture Policy and Strategy - Meridian Institute (Washington, D.C.)

 For more info and how to apply, see here: https://merid.org/senior-director-climate-agriculture-policy-and-strategy/

Meridian Institute  has an immediate opening for a Senior Director, Climate and Agriculture Policy and Strategy. This role is based in our Washington, DC office and works in a hybrid manner with flexibility to work remotely.

Meridian is a nonprofit consultancy that engages in dynamic problem solving with global leaders in business, government, civil society, philanthropy, and beyond.

A full job description can be found here: https://merid.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Senior-Director-Climate-and-Agriculture-Policy-and-Strategy.pdf