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NSAC Seeks Communications Lead to Amplify Its Better Food Agenda

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • 2 minutes ago
  • 3 min read

Non-Profit is the Leading Food Policy Advocate at the Federal Level


National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is the pivotal non-profit federal policy advocate for those of us who favor a better, healthier, more sustainable and fairer food system. Their role has never been more important than now, a time when allies of Big Ag and Big Food hold sway over the congressional and executive policymaking process.


That's why Local Food Forum is pleased to share that NSAC is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the organization's communications manager. The following are key excerpts to help interested parties decide whether or not to apply for this important job.


You can see the full job description, and find a link to apply by the August 10 deadline, by clicking the button below.


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Job description


The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is seeking a talented communications generalist who brings a facilitative and collaborative approach to advance our policy and grassroots work. The Communications Manager will help tell our story to the media and the public, as well as steward deeper relationships across our community. If you’re an amazing communicator, a strong project manager, and an enthusiastic collaborator who is passionate about putting your skills to work toward building a more sustainable, equitable farm and food system, this is your opportunity. 


This is a full-time, exempt, bargaining unit position with benefits that reports to NSAC’s Associate Director of Development & Communications. This position has no supervisory duties. For this role, we strongly prefer that candidates be able to work on a regular basis from our Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC. NSAC operates with a flexible hybrid work policy allowing for telework when possible.


THE ORGANIZATION

NSAC is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. For over 35 years, NSAC’s track record of policy accomplishments and grassroots power-building has been guided by a vision of a future where farmers, workers, and communities sustain a thriving food and farm system that nourishes people, stewards our environment, and builds strong economies. Racial justice – an understanding and acknowledgment of historical and ongoing racial inequities and a commitment to actions challenging those inequities – is a core tenet in our work.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES  

The Communications Manager will work with staff to develop and implement effective ongoing media and external outreach efforts, with an emphasis on translating complex policy issues for lay audiences and elevating sustainable agriculture stories and voices.


Within a collaborative, team-oriented environment, this role will steward our social media strategy, be the main point of contact for media inquiries, and serve as a resource for staff and our members around communications approach and execution, with the aim of building a national, coordinated communications network that allows NSAC to connect and amplify efforts across our coalition. This role will also support the consistency and effectiveness of NSAC’s communications approach in fundraising efforts, as well as actively participate in ongoing organizational development initiatives. 


SALARY AND BENEFITS

NSAC offers a competitive non-profit salary, dependent on qualifications and experience. The hiring range for this role is the minimum-mid range for the position band: $78,000-$89,000, commensurate with experience; NSAC uses a predetermined scale to maintain consistency and minimize inequities that come when candidates feel pressure to negotiate.


This position offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, matching employer contributions in a retirement plan, financial support for professional and personal development, and generous vacation and other time off, with an office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.


Job requirements


This is a early-to-mid career level role; a successful candidate likely has 6+ years of directly relevant work experience, with the opportunity for growth and development in other areas. We encourage interested candidates to apply if they meet at least 75% of the qualifications.




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