Food Researcher

Food & Water Watch is a national consumer advocacy organization that runs cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water and we are gearing up for future campaigns on food safety, school lunches, and imported food.

We are looking for a researcher to join our food team.  The food researcher develops research products and written materials on food safety, agriculture policy, food imports, agribusiness corporations, and emerging technologies.
 

Specific Responsibilities

1. In coordination with the food team's organizers, lobbyists, communications team and policy staff, develop thoroughly researched and persuasively written education materials such as reports, factsheets and other materials on various food issues.
2. Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of food issues and research products.
3. Respond to information requests from food team members, activists, coalition partners, and media. 
4. As needed, supervise interns.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience: At least four years of experience with corporate and government research and writing at a public interest organization or publication.

• Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge:  Familiarity with a range of consumer issues and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process. Extensive knowledge of online, media, library, corporate, economic, government, NGO, industry, and academic research resources. Excellent written and oral communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Word and database programs.
• Skills: Excellent investigative, research, written and oral communication skills.
• Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch.  Travel possible.

Compensation

Competitive salary. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical/dental/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
 

How to Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample and three references to jobs@fwwatch.org or mail to:

Food & Water Watch
ATTN: Food Researcher
1616 P Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Position open until filled. Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and differently-abled people to apply.