Who We Are: Friends of the Earth is a national not for profit environmental organization driven by passion for a healthier and more just world. We push for the bold reforms that are needed. It’s an approach that has worked for five decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We are part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.

To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth’s Food and Agriculture program is working to rapidly transition our food system to one that is sustainable, healthy, and just. We achieve success through a systems-based approach that weaves together market change and policy advocacy supported by intersectional organizing, cutting-edge science, and strategic communications.

Friends of the Earth’s Climate-Friendly School Food Program collaborates with more than 100 school districts across California and the U.S. to increase access to healthy, plant-based, and organic meals. We provide technical assistance and marketing materials, support student and community engagement strategies, and link school districts with the resources they need to be successful. We also partner with school districts and NGOs to advocate for state and federal policy change. Please see our website for more information on Friends of the Earth’s Climate-Friendly School Food work.

What We Look For: Are you passionate about expanding the availability and consumption of plant-based and organic meals in California schools? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented, with a talent for managing program operations, tracking progress, and maintaining efficient systems? Are you excited about crafting compelling program materials that highlight our Climate-Friendly School Food program? Are you eager to create educational materials and organize community events? Are you skilled at collecting and analyzing data? Do you have a knack for engaging stakeholders while promoting the initiatives of a program?

If so, this position is for you. We want you to succeed and we pay a competitive wage that is in line with your experience. The salary range for this full-time remote (CA Preferred) position is $60,000-$65,000. This position is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) at Friends of the Earth. Offers are determined based on the relevant skills and experience required for the position.

Who You Are:

System and Process Manager: Support overall team organization to maintain program metrics, contact lists, project timelines, and file organization systems. Support the integration of new technologies and systems to improve team operations (e.g., explore new systems for newsletter creation, social media outreach, marketing materials, survey tools, etc.) Conduct periodic reviews of existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions for optimization. Provide support to team members and consultants on the use of file organization systems, spreadsheets, calendars, and other management systems.

Program Developer: Lead organization/systems management for Friends of the Earth’s Climate-Friendly School Food program. Contribute to the creation of educational materials, toolkits, recipe booklets, marketing materials, vendor lists, and other resources to promote climate-friendly school menus. Assist in organizing quarterly meetings and in-person gatherings for Friends of the Earth’s Peer Learning Sessions, including developing meeting agendas, coordinating with speakers, and managing event/webinar logistics and coordination. Ensure that the program is engaging with, uplifting the voices of, and meeting the needs of those most impacted by school meals, especially low-income families, students, and communities of color.

Data Analytics: Collect and analyze quantitative data on California school nutrition menu shifts to document the program’s impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Collect qualitative data (e.g., through interviews and storytelling) to generate stories and profiles of school staff, farmers, and students which highlight climate-friendly menu shifts in California’s K-12 school meals. Conduct baseline analysis of state K-12 school district menus in Arizona, New Mexico, and other states to monitor and report on ongoing shifts in climate-friendly school food offerings.

Strategic Partnerships: Represent Friends of the Earth’s Climate-Friendly School Food Program at conferences, farm to school, and community events to support program growth. Assist in building and nurturing community partnerships to deepen the program’s impact in California and beyond

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 years of experience with public health, environmental studies, non-profit, business administration, and/or community-based work.

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Office, and basic Microsoft programs, along with familiarity with Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Canva.

• Highly skilled in program administration, note taking, report writing, and budget tracking.

• A highly motivated, quick learner who can take the initiative and work independently.

• Demonstrated success in creating effective organizational systems and processes.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines promptly.

• Experience in event coordination, including logistics for meetings and webinars.

• Strong research and analytical skills (with an ability to learn greenhouse gas emissions accounting and menu analysis) as well as an understanding of the school food environment.

• A solid understanding of sustainable agriculture, the intersection of food, climate, health, and racial justice, and the harms of the industrial agriculture system.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A background in environmental issues, public health, racial justice, food systems, environmental science, and/or public policy.

• Experience and familiarity with collecting, analyzing and summarizing reliable research.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
  

Perks and Benefits:

We are a generous employer with benefits that will take care of you. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide:

• 37.5-hour work week

• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision coverage (80% for eligible dependents)

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401(k) Retirement Program with a Company Match

• Generous Leave- twenty (20) vacation days to start, fifteen (15) paid holidays, twenty (20) sick days, parental leave, sabbatical and more

• Education Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff. In compliance with federal law, all people hired will be required to verify identity and complete eligibility verification upon hire.