IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:
- US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
- Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
- Educational Institutions
- IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition
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Federal Jobs
Food Technologist
USDA: Foreign Agricultural Service
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: September 20, 2024
Duties Include:
- The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade level, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
- Apply scientific knowledge and experience to matters of safety and quality of food assistance commodities, new product development, packaging improvement, and research. Represents BHA on the USG Food Safety Working Group.
- Identify and lead opportunities to research, analyze, plan, coordinate, and negotiate scientific aspects of food assistance products, packaging, supply chain, and/or supplier approval, both within USAID and with external partners.
Associate Deputy Administrator – Administrative and Financial Management (AFM)
USDA: Agricultural Research Service
Location: Beltsville, MD
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Duties Include:
- This position is located in the Administrative and Financial Management (AFM) (USDA REE Business Center), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Research Education and Economics (REE) Mission Area, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- The Associate Deputy Administrator (ADA) has the broad responsibility for devising and recommending organization and management strategies that will enhance program delivery for the agencies of Research, Education, and Economics (REE). Mission Area.
- Participating fully with the Deputy Administrator and each of the REE Agency Administrators/Directors and their principal officials in establishing and effecting broad policy and objectives related to each agency’s mission.
Associate Deputy Administrator
USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Location: Riverdale, MD
Closing Date: September 27, 2024
Duties Include:
- Participates with the in formulation and administration of broad policies and objectives related to regulatory oversight of agricultural biotechnology products and related matters.
- Together with the Deputy Administrator, leads program units responsible for permitting, product reviews, compliance oversight, policy, communications, and administrative functions.
- Communicates about program activities, services to support mission functions, policy development involving regulatory responsibilities, and international collaboration.
Assistant Administrator
USDA: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: September 25, 2024
Duties Include:
- Plans and executes goals, objectives, and strategy for the FSIS investigative and enforcement programs to promote compliance with and enforcement of meat, poultry and egg products inspection laws and regulations.
- Oversees audits of State inspection and foreign government inspection systems to support equivalence determinations.
- Initiates administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions for violations of food safety laws and regulations.
Associate Administrator for Nutrition Security
USDA: Food and Nutrition Service
Location: Multiple Locations
Closing Date: September 24, 2024
Duties Include:
- Serving as the Associate Administrator for Nutrition Security within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and performs many and varying assignments under the direction of the FNS Assistant Administrator.
- Providing leadership, strategic vision, technical direction, coordination across all 16 nutrition assistance programs with specific emphasis on Tribal partners, territories, and other under-served populations.
- Serving as the executive on the FNS strategic focus on nutrition security, including public awareness of USDA’s actions and collaborating and building partnerships with key partners to advance USDA’s efforts.
State Jobs
Local Food Infrastructure and Supply Chains Specialist (Project)
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Closing Date: Continuous
Duties Include:
- Determines grant eligibility criteria, project timeline, outreach and engagement.
- Manges grant review and decision process.
- Monitors, evaluates and prepares reports on program progress and outcomes.
- Plans and designs supportive technical assistance for applicants and awardees.
Tribal Jobs
Food Sovereignty Program Manager
United South and Eastern Tribes
Location: Remote
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Manage program budget(s) to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations and USET policy, including forecasting and modifying budget(s).
- Develop and implement an outreach plan that includes social media content, virtual and in-person events, programmatic updates and alerts, video projects, and website content.
- Identify agriculture and food sovereignty goals, opportunities, and barriers faced by Tribal Nations and the region at large.
Community Nutrition and Health Promotion Partner
Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners
Location: Anadarko, OK
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Organizes events and activities.
- Organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently.
- Oversees the successful completion of projects and events.
- Facilitates the occurrence of events.
Kalo Specialist – Part Time
Malama Kaua’i
Location: Moloaa and Lihue, HI
Closing Date: Open till Filled
Duties Include:
- Intaking products from kalo farmers at various points around the island
- Processing, packaging, and ensuring compliant storage of kalo products, including following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety guidelines
- Ensuring proper storage and inventory management of kalo products
Partners Jobs
Natural Resources Program Specialist
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Location: Remote
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Develop and maintain new and existing partnerships with a variety of external partners, stakeholders, and others.
- Contribute to the development of natural resources-focused outreach materials and events.
- Represent IAC Natural Resources Programs and our core mission areas in virtual and in-person presentations on a local, regional, or national stage, when called upon.
- Be present and contribute to all applicable internal meetings at IAC.
- Assist other departments in Natural Resources related activities when directed by the Natural Resources Manager and/or Director.
Business Development Specialist – American Indian Foods
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Location: Remote
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Perform a wide variety of technical support duties that increase company productivity and success.
- Track company inquiries, participation, and evaluations in our database. Information will be used to design program offerings and services for stakeholders.
- Recruit companies to increase the total population of companies that IAC can reach.
Regenerative Economies Program Specialist
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Location: Remote
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Provide professional and culturally responsive outreach, intake, and direct technical assistance to Tribal agriculture and food system producers following strategic goals.
- Execute program and related project duties in alignment with the standards set by the Regenerative Economies Program and IAC.
- Participate in the IAC Annual Conference planning process and relevant programmatic offerings, alongside IAC colleagues.
- Keep Regenerative Economies Program management apprised of significant problems, opportunities, trends, and developments that affect membership nationally and/or in a particular region.
Environmental Analyst
National Congress of American Indians
Location: Washington, DC (Remote Eligible)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Research scientific and technical topics
- Analyze and present data on specific environmental and natural resource matters that are priority for Indian Country
- Identify and communicate trends through tables, charts, and other visual media
- Draft reports, white papers, issue briefs, journal manuscripts, and other public-facing documents
Event Manager
National Congress of American Indians
Location: Washington, DC (Eligible for Remote)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Consults with departments to assess and understand their needs for the event; areas of discussion and consultation include staffing, meeting rooms, convention halls, ballrooms, hospitality suites, hotel rooms, catering, signage, programs, music, security, display areas, and other specialized requirements.
- Coordinates overall events schedule and maintains/updates applicable RFPs for venues and contracted ancillary services.
- Compiles a short list of prospective event locations; completes site visits with selected team and provides guidance on the final selection.
Administrative Officer
AKIPTAN
Location: Eagle Butte, SD (possibility of remote)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- In charge of assisting in all departments at Akiptan.
- The ideal candidate would be a highly organized and self motivated individual with problem solving skills to tackle administrative and clerical duties.
Executive Assistant
InterTribal Buffalo Council
Location: Rapid City, SD
Closing Date: N/A
Duties Include:
- Responsible for managing the schedule and communications of the Executive Director and assisting with special projects.
- Has the day-to-day responsibility for managing the Executive Director’s reports, mailings, correspondence accuracy, and timeliness. The position may also be assigned other duties as deemed necessary.
Range and Infrastructure Specialist
InterTribal Buffalo Council
Location: Rapid City, SD
Closing Date: N/A
Duties Include:
- Member of the Technical Services Department.
- Will work from the office and also travel to ITBC Member Tribes to to provide support and recommendations to Tribal buffalo managers on matters relating to rangeland management and infrastructure development.
Education Jobs
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Outreach Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location: Madison, WI
Closing Date: September 22, 2024
Duties Include:
- Building trusting relationships with Tribal governments and organizations that honor sovereignty and tribal communication and research protocols;
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with Tribal colleges, agencies, and organizations leading food systems development and knowledge mobilization in Tribal communities, e.g., Intertribal Ag Council, WI Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center, and the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center;
- Facilitating intertribal information exchange and collaboration through field days, summits, and/or joint projects and programs that are representative of Tribal communities’ holistic approach to food sovereignty.
Assistant Professor of Indigenous Horticulture
Washington State University
Location:Pullman, WA
Closing Date: November 3, 2024
Duties Include:
- Establish a program of research, teaching, and extension (outreach) with a focus on the utilization of native food and ceremonial plants; lost production and harvesting practices; and/or development of new practices that support the sustainability and use of culturally relevant plants within a changing ecosystem.
- Contribute to undergraduate or graduate education by developing and implementing courses or modules related to their research area that transfer knowledge and raise awareness among racial and ethnic minority students with opportunities for teaching across the WSU system.
Land Grant Program Manager
Navajo Technical University
Location: Crownpoint, NM
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Research and review USDA and other federal, state, tribal and local agricultural program grant announcements for funding of land grant programming including community outreach projects, education projects, research projects, and for funding the LGP Manager position and other positions within the NTU Land Grant Department.
- Develops new funding or grant streams of revenue.
- Develop concepts and write grant proposals for possible funding under identified grant opportunities.
CARES Act Accounting Specialist
Northwest Indian College
Location: Bellingham, WA (Main Campus)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Duties Include:
- Process all CARES Act funded PRs and verify accuracy of CARES/HEERF account numbers, description, amounts and approvals; and source documentation.
- Provide assistance to employees that have questions regarding work orders questions and requirements.
- Assist as necessary with the working relationships with vendors.
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