Compensation: Paid, $15/hour
Supervisor: Anna Meyer, Food Campaigns Coordinator
Dates: Immediately/When available – September 2017 (with possibility for extension)
Hours: 20-24 hours/week (Monday – Thursday)
Application deadline: Open until filled
Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses on both the supply and demand sides of the market to build and economy that prioritizes the well-being of people and our planet. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process, which aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.
Our GMO Inside campaign has been rapidly growing since it was launched in November 2012. It is a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to educating consumers about the risks of genetically modified foods and growing the market for non-GMO and organic products. By getting food companies to remove genetically modified ingredients, secure independent third-party labeling of non-GMO products, and stop opposing mandatory GMO labeling, we strive to create a more just and sustainable food system.
Responsibilities for the Food Campaigns Fellow may include:
- Researching and writing blogs and articles about emerging issues related to current and new campaigns
- Producing printed and online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and blog posts
- Representing Green America and GMO Inside to recruit new activists at community meetings, festivals, and other events
- Tracking news coverage of food issues and posting relevant articles to GMOI website and listserv
- Assisting with management of social media accounts
- Participating in and note taking in conference calls and meetings with the GMO Inside team
Qualified candidates should have the following skills and qualities:
- Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated research skills
- Have knowledge and a passion for sustainable food systems
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently as a member of the food campaigns team with minimal supervision
- A strong interest in learning about a variety of issues related to sustainable food and agriculture, and business sustainability
HOW TO APPLY:
If interested please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Anna Meyer, Food Campaigns Manager, at AMeyer@greenamerica.org. No phone calls, please.
