Policy Director, Berkeley Food Institute - University of California Berkeley

University of California Berkeley
University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, United States

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Policy Director, Berkeley Food Institute (7398U), College of Natural Resources About Berkeley


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Departmental Overview


The Berkeley Food Institute strives to transform food systems to expand access to healthy, affordable food and promote sustainable and equitable food production.

We empower new leaders with the capacity to cultivate diverse, just, resilient, and healthy food systems.


BFI connects eight academic units:

College of Natural Resources, Graduate School of Journalism, Goldman School of Public Policy, School of Public Health, College of Environmental Design, Haas School of Business, Berkeley Law, and the College of Letters and Sciences, Division of Social Sciences.

These academic units on the campus have partnered to create an interdisciplinary institute serving both UC Berkeley students and the general public.

We run programs in food systems education and public interest policy, and sponsor and perform rigorous scientific and community-based research.

We partner with farms, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, food and agriculture businesses, other universities and advocacy organizations to understand our changing food system and provide data and evidence-based storytelling in four mission areas: urban and rural agroecology, good food access, fair and healthy jobs, and racial equity in the food system.

Application Review Date


The First Review Date for this job is: Thursday, May 2, 2024


Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience working on food and agricultural policy issues at the state and/or federal levels, including experience with policymaking process and policy analysis, writing, and research on food and agricultural issues.

Written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to synthesize and summarize complex information. Skills in interpersonal communications, tact, and political acumen to effectively represent the campus and the Berkeley Food Institute. Experience in public speaking, communication, and connecting with a range of cultural communities and people at meetings and conferences. Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision
- making skills and skills to correctly identify real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions. Collaboration and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining constructive relations with diverse internal and external constituencies. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team on multiple projects. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn about the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure, and issues of concern. Ability to work independently and to foresee, identify, design and/or recommend solutions to needs, issues, and/or problems in the position's areas of responsibility. Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities. Knowledge of computer/software technology; knowledge of social networking platforms preferred. Ability to travel occasionally by ground and air.


Education/Training:


Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, law, food systems analysis, or other relevant areas / or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits


For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

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