This Week's Remotely Good Newsletter
Food Rights Edition!
Welcome to Remotely Good’s latest updates on the best jobs and opportunities that make a difference from anywhere.
Remotely Good Reads
5 Surprising Facts about Hunger in America
Hunger is not a simple problem. [Americans] are food-insecure, struggling to provide or eat enough each day. But hunger means more than starving for a few days. It can lead to malnourishment, impairing children’s development and leading to chronic diseases. Hungry kids can’t learn, weakening a child’s foundation for success in school, work and life. So – hunger is a health, education and financial stability problem… (Read more at UnitedWay.org)
6 Apps for Reducing Food Waste
Surplus food apps have blown up recently, and we want to share some of the best ones on the market with you. Technology for reducing food waste seems very promising at the moment, from innovations like commercial waste-tracking systems […] to fridge accessories that tell you when your food is going bad. But the following (free) smartphone apps really put the power of reducing food waste in your hands and can save you a bunch of money too… (Read more at FoodRecoveryNetwork.org)
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This Week’s Opportunities
Jobs
(remote & hybrid - IL & DC) Feeding America is hiring a Salesforce Technical Lead, a Manager of Government Food Operations, a Director of Innovative Initiatives and Partnerships, a Capacity Building Analyst, a Manager of Direct Marketing Campaigns, a Content Specialist, and more.
(remote - various) FoodCorps is hiring a Western Regional Programs Director, an Accounts Payable Clerk, a FoodCorps Salesforce Administrator, and more.
(100% remote) The Department of Agriculture is hiring for 17 remote jobs, including Loan Specialists, a Program Analyst, a Human Resources Specialist, Survey Statisticians, and more.
(100% remote) The Food and Drug Administration is hiring Management Analysts, a Lead Government Information Specialist, a Director of Office of Compliance and Enforcement, and more.
(100% remote) No Kid Hungry is hiring a Salesforce Systems Administrator, a Senior Manager of State and Local Government Relations, an Associate of Corporate Partnerships, and more.
(hybrid - DC) Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is hiring an Anti-Hunger Program Associate and a Senior Technical Assistance Mentor.
(hybrid- DC) The Congressional Hunger Center is hiring a Program and Operations Coordinator.
(hybrid - NY) Hunger Free America is hiring a Communications Associate, a Grants Associate, a Benefits Access Specialist, a Data Assistant, a Hunger Hotline Program Associate, a Strategic Volunteerism Coordinator, and more.
(100% remote) FarmSTAND is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant and a Communications Director.
(100% remote) The Socially Responsible Agriculture Project is hiring a Development Manager and a Staff Attorney.
(100% remote) The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation (PACT) is hiring a Markets Program Director.
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(100% remote) The Center for Good Food Purchasing is hiring a Director of Institutional Impact.
(remote & hybrid - MA) The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) is hiring a Policy and Program Manager and a Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
Internships & Fellowships
(remote & hybrid - DC/MD/VA) The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is recruiting Early Childhood and Food Systems Fall Interns and Advocacy Interns.
(100% remote) Friends of the Earth is recruiting Food Policy Interns and Agriculture and Climate Finance Interns.
(100% remote) American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) is recruiting Fundraising Interns, Digital Fundraising Interns, and Grant and Proposal Writing Interns.
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(100% remote) The Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation is recruiting a Cleantech and Sustainable Development Intern.
(100% remote) We’re hiring! Remotely Good is recruiting Marketing Interns and Business Development Interns.
Volunteer Roles
(100% remote) Feeding America is recruiting Virtual Food Drive Volunteers.
(100% remote) Hunger Free America is recruiting Associate Board Members as well as Hunger Advocates, Food Resources Data Verification Volunteers, and Student Ambassador Leaders.
(100% remote) The Congressional Hunger Center is recruiting Members of its End Hunger Challenge.
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(100% remote) Clearviction is recruiting Content Writers, Business Operations Associates, User Experience Researchers, and more.
Quick Actions
Donate to Feeding America, where every dollar you give can help provide at least 10 meals to families facing hunger through the Feeding America network of food banks.
Play the game Freerice, an educational trivia game that helps you get smarter while every question you answer correctly raises 10 grains of rice for the World Food Programme (WFP— donate directly here) to support its work saving and changing lives around the world.
Download Food Donation and Food Waste Reduction Apps like TooGoodToGo, Flashfood, and Olio that either allow you to get or give food donations or rescue unsold food at your favorite spots while getting massive savings on food costs. Then consider donating excess to your local food bank.
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Learn more about your options for health insurance at https://www.healthcare.gov and see if you’re eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, premium assistance or a Marketplace insurance plan. Then join the Patient Advocate Foundation’s #GetCovered Campaign to tell others to do the same!
Donate to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to help Democrats flip 5 or more seats in the House of Representatives and regain power.
Go to http://weall.vote/check to make sure you’re registered to vote in the next local, state, or federal election.
If you want to run for state, federal, or local office, organizations like The National Democratic Training Committee, Vote Run Lead, Emily’s List, Emerge America, the Victory Institute, and Run for Something will help you.
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