OEFFA Policy Organizer, 7/20/21
Amalie Lipstreu
Do you have grassroots organizing experience and a passion for making positive change in the food and agriculture system?
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) has an immediate opening for an experienced organizer to build power by expanding our base of supporters and members and grow member leadership and engagement in our policy work. OEFFA is engaged in state and federal policy change toward our mission of a future where sustainable and organic farmers thrive, local food nourishes our communities, and agricultural practices, protect and enhance our environment. This includes building the resilience of agriculture as a solution to climate change.
The successful candidate will work on a team with OEFFA’s Policy Director and in partnership with other bright and passionate members of the staff committed to furthering sustainable agriculture, family-scale farming, and the local food economy.
Position Summary: The Policy Program Organizer will help develop and implement campaigns to advance our policy goals. This work will expand the base and leadership of OEFFA farmers and non-farm members willing to engage and lead on these issues. They will conduct one-on-one and small group meetings with producers and other members to develop relationships, build understanding and opportunities for change, while including more diverse member voices and leadership. The position will include strategic communications work for OEFFA’s Policy Program including publications, educational materials, press releases, emails, website content and action forms, and social media content. This is a full-time, salaried, position with the option to work remotely, preferably in the Central Ohio region
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We don’t have a right to ask whether we are going to succeed or not. The only question we have a right to ask is what’s the right thing to do? What does this earth require of us if we want to continue to live on it?
Wendell Berry
Amalie Lipstreu
Policy Director
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
