Food & Ag Policy Officer

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

• Undergraduate degree in agriculture, economics, business administration, political science, public policy or related field; required
• 5+ years of experience in fields related to the position; required
• Superior leadership, strategic thinking, and planning skills; required
• Experience in program planning with the ability to partner/advise and the ability to delegate; required
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills; required

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Experience in legislative advocacy; preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing healthy, accessible, local food and sustainable ranching practices: preferred
• Experience working in agricultural communities in New Mexico; preferred
• Knowledge of the NM politics related to agriculture, local food systems, rangeland management; preferred
• Existing relationships within New Mexico politics and the New Mexico policy community; preferred

How to Apply: 

No phone calls. Please submit a cover letter that specifically addresses how your expertise and background match the job description requirements, your resume, and three references prior to June 30, 2017. The position is based in Santa Fe and will remain open until it is filled. Please email all materials to [email protected].

Contact Information
Name: 
Leslie Garcia
Agency/Organization: 
Thornburg Foundation
Address: 
2300 North Ridgetop Rd.
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87506
Business Phone: 
(505) 467-7853
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jun 7 2017
Date to Remove: 
Jun 30 2017

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