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National Association of State Departments of Agriculture · Public Sector

Director of Public Policy

United States, Arlington Employment contract 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is seeking a new team member to join its Public Policy team who is passionate about American agriculture and the policies that affect the agricultural industry. This position will have the opportunity to travel across the U.S. for meetings and conferences with the possibility of international travel. The candidate will be able to build relationships and collaborate with leaders from state departments of agriculture from all 50 states and four U.S. territories, government entities, and major agricultural corporations. Members of the Public Policy team earn a competitive salary and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with exceptional perks, including a flexible schedule and an incredible mission.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead development, implementation, and communication of NASDA's Nutrition, Food Safety, and Food Systems policy portfolio
  • Serve as staff lead and provide staff support for NASDA standing policy committees
  • Communicate with NASDA members who are commissioners, secretaries, directors of state departments of agriculture, and state staff within those departments
  • Pursue and maintain excellence in advocating NASDA positions and policies among NASDA stakeholders, including federal agencies, Congressional offices, and other organizations
  • Build relationships and cultivate partnerships with external stakeholders to advance NASDA's policy priorities
  • Execute project and fiduciary management successfully
  • Participate in communications and meeting/events strategies and routinely develop materials in collaboration with other NASDA staff

Requirements

  • Experience in agriculture, nutrition, food safety, and food systems, with a focus on policy development and strategic issue management, including regulatory, scientific, legal, or governmental affairs at the state or federal level
  • Working knowledge of agricultural policy issues and challenges at the federal and state levels
  • Basic understanding of how state departments of agriculture operate and serve their agricultural communities
  • Demonstrated ability to build and leverage strategic relationships with government officials, stakeholders, partners, and other relevant organizations
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to multitask in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Capacity to work as an influential member of a team
  • A demonstrable desire to continuously learn, self-develop, and pursue excellence in the role
  • A college degree is required. A BA/BS or advanced degree in agricultural policy, food policy, political science, public policy, economics, or another program related to agriculture, food, and/or nutrition is desirable

What we offer

  • PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development
  • 401k - 100% match up to 4%
  • Flexible schedule
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