The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of family farm, food, conservation, and rural organizations that together take common positions on federal agriculture and food policies, and support grassroots efforts to win long-term policy change. NSAC is currently seeking a Policy Associate. This position is located at NSAC's DC Office on Capitol Hill.

NSAC's Policy Associate helps develop policy and strategy for specific issue areas and advocates before the US Congress and executive branch agencies, particularly the US Department of Agriculture. The Policy Associate will staff and help lead at least one NSAC Issue Committee. She or he will draft documents, including policy papers, testimony, and comments, contribute to the organization's annual planning and priority setting, budgeting, and fundraising, participate in the planning and execution of coalition-wide meetings, assist with grassroots and grasstops outreach, write policy blogs, and represent NSAC at events and to the media. The Policy Associate reports to NSAC's Policy Director.

Qualifications

An understanding and passion for sustainable agriculture, including family farm livelihood and opportunity, farm conservation and environmental protection, rural development, and marketing and food systems issues
Knowledge of the federal policy-making process
A minimum of three years Hill/lobbying experience or agricultural policy experience
Background with grassroots advocacy campaigns
Strong written and verbal communications and public speaking skills
Experience with print, radio, and online media
Experience with large, multi-organization grassroots coalitions
Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
Willingness to work around a demanding congressional schedule and administrative deadlines
Willingness to travel domestically

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. NSAC offers an excellent employer paid benefits package and a lively and collaborative work environment.

Application

Please send resume, cover letter including an explanation of your interests in sustainable agriculture, writing sample, salary history, and the names of three references to Susan Prolman at sprolman@sustainableagriculture.net.

NSAC is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage people of color to apply for this position and all positions at NSAC.

URL sustainableagriculture.net