We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Local Food Council Fellow with the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. The Local Food Council Fellow will bring creative vision and add capacity to support and shape local food council and food policy work in Michigan.

This position is a full-time, fixed term Academic Specialist. More information in the email below and on the Center for Regional Food Systems website.

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Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems

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East Lansing, MI 48824

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Join the CRFS team!

The Local Food Council Fellow will bring creative vision and add capacity to support and shape local food council and food policy work in Michigan.

The Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Local Food Council Fellow.

We are looking for a relationship-driven, resourceful, and self-motivatedcandidate to bring creative vision and add capacity to support and shape local food council and food policy work in Michigan.

CRFS’s local food council work is highly collaborative. The Fellow will supportoutreach, training and technical assistance, and relationship-building in local food council and food policy projects of CRFS, using a racial equity lensin all efforts. This person will assist in coordinating and executing activities of the Michigan Local Food Council Network, a network of 25+ Michigan councils that build their individual and collective capacities to work on food and food policy issues, operate effectively, and engage their communities, through peer-to-peer learning.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in community food systems, food policy, public health, nutrition, community development, or a related field and at least two years of work experience in a professional or academic setting.

Find the full position description on our website and on the MSU Careers Portal (posting #731024). Applications will be accepted until Monday, October 11.

Questions about the position or search process should be directed to Liz Gensler, Outreach Specialist, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, at [log in to unmask].

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