Public Investment and Industry Fellow

The Good Food Institute • Washington, DC

32d • $30 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.
How you will make a difference
As GFI’s Public Investment and Industry Fellow, you will work with the Policy and Government Relations team to identify, communicate, and influence public funding opportunities to support the alternative protein industry.

Requirements

• Demonstrated prior experience or relevant coursework in the alternative protein industry, public policy, finance, or law.
• Strong writing, organizational, research, and communication skills.
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alternative proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief.
• A commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of work experience in public policy or the alternative protein industry, or active candidacy in a related advanced degree program, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifying public funding opportunities for alternative protein companies across U.S. state and federal governments.
• Preparing resources and materials about public funding opportunities for industry stakeholders.
• Conducting desk research and drafting memos on topics relevant to public funding and alternative proteins.
• Developing and updating fact sheets and materials for policymaker engagement.
• Identifying new stakeholders to strengthen GFI’s policy network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed