American Farmland Trust‘s Mission (www.farmland.org) To save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land Duties and Responsibilities The Water Resources Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to help build AFT’s water-related programs across the country. This early career- to mid-level professional will work with […]
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WWF Lead Scientist position
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Global Food Lead Scientist, to work with the food sector to develop strategies that result in more sustainable production, landscape protection, reduction of food loss and waste, and sustainable consumer choices for healthy diets. The full announcement can be found here https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1532736007/
Assistant Professor – Soil Health UW River Falls
University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environ Sciences Department of Plant and Earth Science Assistant Professor – Soil Health The University of Wisconsin River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in scenic west central Wisconsin, 30 miles from the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. […]
Illinois Water Survey Interns and Crew Leader
The Illinois State Water Survey is looking for up to 5 summer field technicians. These could be students that are between semesters or someone that will be graduating this semester and looking for work. Field Research Assistants will work with Survey scientists to conduct statewide data collection on Illinois streams in support of the IEPA […]
Savanna Institute has two openings!
The Savanna Institute seeks applications for a Program Manager and an Outreach Coordinator. Applications are due by March 14, 4.00 PM CT. A full or part time Program Manager will manage a subset of the diverse research and education programs of the Savanna Institute. The Outreach coordinator, part time to start with hopes to expand […]
NCR SARE Grad Student Grants
The 2018 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals is now available online at http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Graduate-Student-Grant-Program Graduate students enrolled at colleges or universities in the North Central region can submit proposals for up to $12,000 to fund sustainable agriculture projects that will be part of their educational […]
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Intern
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), which represents over 100 organizations working for small and mid-sized farms through advocacy to support agriculture and food systems that are ecologically and socially responsible, is looking for a policy intern for the fall term. This short term position (Aug.-Jan.) is in Washington DC. The Policy Intern will have the opportunity […]
National Inst of Food and Ag is hiring a Plant Systems Scientist
National Institute of Food and Agriculture Institute of Food Production and Sustainability Division of Plant Systems – Production Biological Science Specialist (National Program Leader (Agronomy)) Closing date: Thursday, September 17, 2015 Vacancy Announcement Number: NIFA-S15N-0043 is open to all U.S. Citizens. You may use the following link to view/apply for this position: […]
5-Year PhD project on Local Food at University of Maine
The University of Maine is hiring a PhD student to serve a central role in a new five-year research project funded by the National Science Foundation on cooperation in the local food industry. Topically, the project focuses on uncovering patterns of cooperation within and between the organizations that make up the local food industry in […]
International Rescue Committee seeks Farm Coordinator in Salt Lake City
The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is looking for a Farm Coordinator who knows the day-to-day challenge of vegetable production. But just as crucial, we’re looking for an enthusiastic somebody who could see themselves as a mentor, teacher and guide for the 20+ refugee farmers who work the urban incubator farm we manage. […]