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Body-Of-Memo: Date: September 8, 1993 1:28 pm PT Item: 500KS34
From: HN1721 CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS, NEBR
To: INTERNET GHEGYES@NALUSDA.GOV
Subj: job announcement
FULL-TIME POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
MIDWEST SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE WORKING GROUP
DEADLINE OCTOBER 18, 1993
The Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group and Sustainable
Agriculture Coalition are seeking a full time policy analyst to evaluate
agricultural and conservation policies in preparation for agricultural
appropriations, the 1995 farm bill, and other agricultural legislation.
Description of the Organizations - The Sustainable Agriculture Working
Group (SAWG) was initiated in 1988 to give organizations concerned about
sustainable agriculture a more powerful, common voice on federal policy
issues. The Working Group is a network of farm, religious,
conservation, environmental, food, and rural advocacy groups from the
Midwest. SAWG works primarily in three broad areas - agricultural
research and extension, farm commodity programs and trade, and
conservation and environment. SAWG currently relies on staff and
volunteers from participating organizations to carry out much of its
work. The Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (SAC) is the lobbying sub-
group of SAWG. SAC has a Representative in Washington, D.C. who engages
in government relations for SAC on a near full-time basis. This
position will assist SAWG member groups in broadening the adoption of
sustainable agriculture in the United States.
Description of the Position - This position will be responsible for
developing original analysis as well as compiling and presenting
existing analysis in a manner relevant to current policy debates and
accessible to policy makers and the public. The SAWG/SAC analyst will:
- analyze economic and environmental implications and the cost
effectiveness of policy options developed by the SAWG.
- work with SAWG member groups, as well as other like minded
groups in coordinating their analysis to focus efforts on filling
strategic gaps in the analysis needed for the 1995 farm bill and
other legislation;
- evaluate implementation of current federal sustainable
agriculture programs,
- brief/educate SAWG member groups, policy makers and others on
analysis of SAWG policy options.
Terms of Employment: - This is a full time position, at least through
completion of the 1995 policy year and possibly beyond. Location is
Washington D.C.. Compensation range is $28,000-40,000 plus benefits
depending
on applicant's experience and qualifications. The SAC Washington
representative will supervise this position.
Qualifications - This position requires a commitment to sustainable
agriculture, family farming and rural community revitalization. Applicants
should have an advanced degree in agricultural or resource economics (or
related fields) and a demonstrated ability to think logically and
analytically. Specific skills needed include data analysis, the ability to
analyze economic, social and environmental consequences of policy options,
work well in coalitions, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the
capacity to write clearly and meet frequent deadlines.
Legislative/policy
experience desirable.
Application Procedures - Send resume, reference list and brief writing
sample
to Kris Thorp, Center for Rural Affairs, 101 S. Tallman St., Walthill, NE
68067 by October 18, 1993. Early applications are strongly encouraged and
appreciated.