Job Description: Nutrition Policy Advocate
Oakland, California
Reports to Managing Nutrition Policy Advocate
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily activities generally include research, analysis, writing, speaking, and advocacy with numerous community partners as well as decision makers and administrators at the federal, state, and local levels. More specifically, daily activities may include:
Advocating for increased access to nutritious, affordable food by promoting CFPA’s policy agenda among government agencies and community stakeholders
Analyzing and synthesizing research (or other evidence) to inform proposed and existing policies
Drafting policy memos, fact sheets, and issue papers
Actively representing CFPA at state and local meetings related to legislative and administrative advocacy agendas
Coordinating special projects, including local and statewide educational and advocacy events
Contributing to grant proposals and grant reports
Qualifications
Relevant skills and experience include advocacy, leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to improving nutrition, health, and well-being for low-income Californians.
Required skills and experience
A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience working in human services or advocacy -OR-a graduate degree in a relevant field, such as public policy, public health, social welfare, or nutrition
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
The ability to work independently, coordinate projects, and respond appropriately to multiple priorities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Internet browsers
Desired skills and experience
Knowledge of nutrition issues affecting low-income populations
Knowledge of nutrition policies and programs at the federal, state, and local levels
Experience working with elected officials and/or administrators in education, health, or human services
Working knowledge of legislative and/or government decision- and budget-making processes
Public speaking experience
Experience with GoogleApps and WordPress
How to apply
All interested applicants should:
Answer these application questions link, and
Submit a resume with a cover letter to jobs@cfpa.net.
Send both the resume and cover letter as PDF attachments (only PDFs accepted).
When sending attachments please be sure to name the PDFs with your last name and first name, e.g., “Last-First-Resume” and “Last-First-Cover.”
Only complete applications will be reviewed. .