Policy Associate, California Association of Food Banks (CAFB)

POSITION AVAILABLE

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/TBPC2NG2WDFP/

 

California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) is a membership organization of 40 member food banks from every part of California with a mission to create a well-nourished California, and a commitment to cutting-edge leadership in the anti-hunger community.  To accomplish this mission, the membership focuses on increasing the visibility of hunger and its solutions, assisting Californians in accessing food assistance and nutrition programs, distributing fresh produce through the Farm to Family program and influencing public policy at the state and federal level.  For more information please visit our website at www.cafoodbanks.org.

 

Policy Associate

Location:         Downtown Oakland, convenient to BART and bus lines

Reports to:      Policy and Communications Manager

Hours:             Full-time

 

The Policy Associate works under the supervision of the Policy and Communications Manager to lead CAFB’s advocacy efforts on state legislative and budget priorities, support member food banks in policy matters, and assist with advocacy campaigns at the federal level.

 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with food banks to educate state legislators about: the need for state support for food banks, improvements in the CalFresh Program (food stamps), and an equitable state budget for low-income Californians.
• Coordinate CAFB’s annual state legislative day in Sacramento.
• Track state legislative, budget, and research developments.
• Research and develop policy briefs, fact sheets and reports on various anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs and policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing CAFB’s annual legislative agenda.
• Support member food banks in building capacity to conduct policy advocacy.
• Maintain relationships with appropriate governmental and legislative staff.
• Collaborate with state and national partners to develop and implement advocacy strategies.
• Assist policy manager and member food banks in educating Members of Congress about the best options for improving federal anti-hunger programs.
• Contribute to website, e-newsletter and other external communications.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required, significant experience in public policy or advanced degree in public policy or related field preferred;
• Professional experience with legislative advocacy and/or policy research;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work productively with diverse membership and allied organizations;
• Ability to work independently;
• Familiarity with the California State Legislature a plus;
• Interest in hunger and poverty preferred;
• Spanish-language skills a plus; and,
• Commitment to mission of CAFB.

Compensation:

$42,000-$46,000, based on experience + excellent benefits including 100% employer paid health, PTO, life insurance and retirement program.

 

To apply:

Please fill out the web form at http://fs11.formsite.com/cafb/PolicyAssociate/index.html and attach your cover letter and resume where indicated.  Applications will be accepted until June 14, 2013.