Fully Remote Description Who We Are American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families (primarily through programs that increase farm …
Farmland Information Center Policy Research Intern
HEAL Program Specialist – Population Health Initiative
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) protects and promotes the health of everyone in Cambridge, particularly those who are most vulnerable, through services, information, policies, and regulations. The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) unit of CPHD strives to create an environment that encourages all in Cambridge to eat healthy and be physically active in their everyday lives. JOB DESCRIPTION: The HEAL Program Specialist will develop and implement healthy eating, active living and active transportation programs in Cambridge. Additional …
Policy Associate
Job Type: Full-time Fully Remote • DC Office or Remote • Programs Description The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the nation’s leading, independent authority on food and nutrition, seeks a Policy Associate with expertise on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the charitable food sector (the network of food banks, food pantries, and other meal programs in the U.S.). This position is part of a team working to examine and strengthen the public health impacts of the U.S. federal nutrition …
Assistant-Associate Project Scientist at the Nutrition Policy Institute
Position Overview Location Headquarters: UCOP, 1111 Franklin St. 11th Floor, Oakland, CA The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for an Assistant-Associate Project Scientist for the Nutrition Policy Institute. UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers, educators and support staff dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental and community health issues. Research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension offices serve all 58 counties from 70+ locations throughout …
Communications Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications Status: Full-time, Exempt MCN Code: 19.3 Summary The Good Acre (TGA) unlocks economic opportunity for farmers in our region, especially those who historically have been excluded from opportunities to make a viable living. Our unique combination of personalized support and market development promotes both economic well-being and a more sustainable, resilient, and community-centered food system. Our Market Access programs are designed to help improve market opportunities for small, emerging, local farmers, giving more consumers greater …
Social Science Policy Analyst
Summary This position is located in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support. The incumbent analyzes data using quantitative and qualitative methods to advise on development of Agency policy, programmatic and legislative initiatives. Incumbent maintains core knowledge of nutrition assistance programs, policies, and regulations, and keeps informed of national trends, legislative developments, research, and other current developments that affect the work of the agency. Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen and …
Research Coordinator
Title: Research Coordinator Location: In Person, Charlotte, VT Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Salaried Reports to: Research Manager About Bio-Logical Capital We believe that healthy soils, sustainable food systems and the people who work within them are the capital of our planet’s future. We believe that one of the biggest ways that we can influence climate change and healthy communities is through working in our food systems. We support, collaborate, and work with stakeholders who share and sometimes challenge these values. We partner with landowners, …
Research Associate
We seek a full-time Research Associate under Data for Decisions in Nutrition (DataDENT), an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to build strong nutrition data value chains to support multisectoral nutrition policy and program decision making within and across low and middle income countries (LMIC). You will lead the knowledge management, advocacy and communications (KMAC) activities for DataDENT and actively facilitate the Data for Nutrition (DfN) Community of Practice. DfN provides members from diverse contexts with opportunities to share their knowledge, experience, and …
Assistant /Associate Scientist
The Institute for international Programs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is a network of scientists focused on improving the quality of information available to support public health policies and decision making in maternal and child health and nutrition across low-income countries. We seek a full-time non-tenure, non-professorial track faculty member at the rank of Assistant /Associate Scientist to support Data for Decisions in Nutrition (DataDENT) an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to build strong nutrition data …