Farm Sanctuary
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Application Deadline: January 5th, 2025 12 pm EST
Job Description Summary The
Manager of State and Local Policy
plays a pivotal role in supporting our food system policy agenda, advancing compassion, justice, and sustainability for farm animals, communities, and the environment. They manage Farm Sanctuary's advocacy agenda at the state and local levels by cultivating networks, engaging with state policymakers, and driving coalition initiatives to foster equitable, plant‑based food systems.
This role is remote, with a preference to the Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles area.
Responsibilities
Manage strategic policy initiatives at the state and local levels and leverage opportunities to advance policy supporting just, sustainable, community‑driven, plant‑based food system transformations.
Manage the drafting, revision, and implementation of Farm Sanctuary's state and local advocacy strategy and agenda, including, but not limited to, policy and legislation, litigation, coalition building, and events.
Identify, develop, and manage high‑impact advocacy partnerships, including Farm Sanctuary's ongoing state coalition work to support systems‑level food system transformation.
Identify, develop, and support local coordinated advocacy initiatives to expand the organization's reach and impact.
Support internal coordination to ensure effective and equitable implementation of policy advocacy and external advocacy communications.
Perform outreach to state policymakers, staff, and relevant advocacy organizations to advance Farm Sanctuary's state advocacy agenda.
Represent Farm Sanctuary in state and regional coalitions with aligned organizations to advance Farm Sanctuary's state advocacy agenda, participating in coalition meetings and activities.
Evaluate coalition opportunities and recommend strategic engagements aligned with Farm Sanctuary's advocacy criteria.
Review requests for Farm Sanctuary to join coalitions and sign on to letters, and recommend which opportunities to participate in, applying Farm Sanctuary's advocacy decision‑making criteria.
Engage Farm Sanctuary's members and supporters to advance advocacy efforts, including by coordinating letter‑writing campaigns, facilitating drafting and submission of legislative hearing testimony, and partnering with the communications team to draft and schedule action alerts.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager of U.S. Government Affairs, as necessary, to engage diverse stakeholders in federal, state, and local food system reform initiatives.
Monitor, research, and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely updates to inform advocacy strategies.
Track advocacy activities, providing written updates on state advocacy activities for website, newsletters, and other constituent communications.
Respond to advocacy‑related inquiries from constituents.
Contribute to the drafting and dissemination plans of website and other external communications relevant to advocacy work.
Preferred Qualifications
3‑5 years of relevant experience working as a campaigner, community organizer, in a Congressional or agency office, or in partnership development, with particular preference for those with experience in food justice or food system sustainability.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to think strategically and creatively, and proactively identify and solve problems.
Ability to work in fast‑paced environments, handling varied tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Demonstrates interest in and support for the mission and campaigns of Farm Sanctuary.
Commitment to Farm Sanctuary's values and to the practice of equity and social justice principles within the organization and relevant external movements.
Successful applicants may not meet all of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you have a unique or non‑traditional background.
Specifications
Terms of employment:
Regular Full‑time, exempt position
Reports to:
Senior Director, Advocacy and Education
Direct Reports:
NA (subject to change)
Location:
Remote, Washington D.C. or Los Angeles preferred
Pay:
$60‑65k
Travel:
Travel may be required on a quarterly basis
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long‑term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform
Additional Specifications:
Requires schedule flexibility, including weekend and evening hours as needed.
Our Process
Stage 1: 30‑minute virtual interview with People & Culture
Stage 2: Virtual interview with Hiring Team
Stage 3: Reference checks
Stage 4: Job offer
Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Any photos or videos taken in the scope of employment and/or related to Farm Sanctuary are considered work product and intellectual property of Farm Sanctuary.
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Application Deadline: January 5th, 2025 12 pm EST
Job Description Summary The
Manager of State and Local Policy
plays a pivotal role in supporting our food system policy agenda, advancing compassion, justice, and sustainability for farm animals, communities, and the environment. They manage Farm Sanctuary's advocacy agenda at the state and local levels by cultivating networks, engaging with state policymakers, and driving coalition initiatives to foster equitable, plant‑based food systems.
This role is remote, with a preference to the Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles area.
Responsibilities
Manage strategic policy initiatives at the state and local levels and leverage opportunities to advance policy supporting just, sustainable, community‑driven, plant‑based food system transformations.
Manage the drafting, revision, and implementation of Farm Sanctuary's state and local advocacy strategy and agenda, including, but not limited to, policy and legislation, litigation, coalition building, and events.
Identify, develop, and manage high‑impact advocacy partnerships, including Farm Sanctuary's ongoing state coalition work to support systems‑level food system transformation.
Identify, develop, and support local coordinated advocacy initiatives to expand the organization's reach and impact.
Support internal coordination to ensure effective and equitable implementation of policy advocacy and external advocacy communications.
Perform outreach to state policymakers, staff, and relevant advocacy organizations to advance Farm Sanctuary's state advocacy agenda.
Represent Farm Sanctuary in state and regional coalitions with aligned organizations to advance Farm Sanctuary's state advocacy agenda, participating in coalition meetings and activities.
Evaluate coalition opportunities and recommend strategic engagements aligned with Farm Sanctuary's advocacy criteria.
Review requests for Farm Sanctuary to join coalitions and sign on to letters, and recommend which opportunities to participate in, applying Farm Sanctuary's advocacy decision‑making criteria.
Engage Farm Sanctuary's members and supporters to advance advocacy efforts, including by coordinating letter‑writing campaigns, facilitating drafting and submission of legislative hearing testimony, and partnering with the communications team to draft and schedule action alerts.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager of U.S. Government Affairs, as necessary, to engage diverse stakeholders in federal, state, and local food system reform initiatives.
Monitor, research, and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely updates to inform advocacy strategies.
Track advocacy activities, providing written updates on state advocacy activities for website, newsletters, and other constituent communications.
Respond to advocacy‑related inquiries from constituents.
Contribute to the drafting and dissemination plans of website and other external communications relevant to advocacy work.
Preferred Qualifications
3‑5 years of relevant experience working as a campaigner, community organizer, in a Congressional or agency office, or in partnership development, with particular preference for those with experience in food justice or food system sustainability.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to think strategically and creatively, and proactively identify and solve problems.
Ability to work in fast‑paced environments, handling varied tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Demonstrates interest in and support for the mission and campaigns of Farm Sanctuary.
Commitment to Farm Sanctuary's values and to the practice of equity and social justice principles within the organization and relevant external movements.
Successful applicants may not meet all of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you have a unique or non‑traditional background.
Specifications
Terms of employment:
Regular Full‑time, exempt position
Reports to:
Senior Director, Advocacy and Education
Direct Reports:
NA (subject to change)
Location:
Remote, Washington D.C. or Los Angeles preferred
Pay:
$60‑65k
Travel:
Travel may be required on a quarterly basis
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long‑term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform
Additional Specifications:
Requires schedule flexibility, including weekend and evening hours as needed.
Our Process
Stage 1: 30‑minute virtual interview with People & Culture
Stage 2: Virtual interview with Hiring Team
Stage 3: Reference checks
Stage 4: Job offer
Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Any photos or videos taken in the scope of employment and/or related to Farm Sanctuary are considered work product and intellectual property of Farm Sanctuary.
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