The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) on nutrition and obesity policy is looking for a senior staffer.
The Senior Nutrition Policy Manager advocates for improved nutrition and obesity policies with local, state, and federal policy makers, encourages the food industry to improve their products and practices, and engages health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting nutrition policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To Apply:
Please send your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, writing sample, and résumé, to Margo G. Wootan, D.Sc at hr@cspinet.org
Include “Attn: SNPA” in the subject line.
See http://www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/ for information about CSPI
The Senior Nutrition Policy Manager advocates for improved nutrition and obesity policies with local, state, and federal policy makers, encourages the food industry to improve their products and practices, and engages health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting nutrition policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lobby policy makers, build coalitions, and organize grassroots in support of nutrition policies, programs, and funding.
- Manage nutrition policy projects.
- Conduct policy research and write reports, fact sheets, and other advocacy materials.
- Develop and maintain relationships with national, state, and local policy makers and advocates.
- Cultivate support for nutrition policies from health professionals, university faculty, organizations, and concerned citizens.
- Represent CSPI at conferences, meetings, and in coalitions.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral (PhD, MD, JD) or master’s degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy, or nutrition plus at least 7 years of professional policy experience or a BS degree in one of these areas and at least 10 years of experience.
- Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking experience.
- Knowledge of the legislative process; lobbying or other legislative experience desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed.
- Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.
To Apply:
Please send your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, writing sample, and résumé, to Margo G. Wootan, D.Sc at hr@cspinet.org
Include “Attn: SNPA” in the subject line.
See http://www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/ for information about CSPI
