Jobs at CSPI

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Center for Science in the Public Interest
Attn: Human Resources Department
1220 L St. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005
Email: hr@cspinet.org

Senior Nutrition Policy Manager – Full Time

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter, the nation's largest-circulation nutrition newsletter. CSPI’s three main goals are to: provide valuable, objective information to the public and policymakers; represent citizens' interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and ensure that advances in science are used for the public's good. CSPI is supported largely by the 900,000 U.S. and Canadian subscribers to its Nutrition Action Healthletter, individual donors, and foundation grants.

The Senior Nutrition Policy Manager advocates for improved nutrition and obesity policies with local, state, and federal policy makers, encourages the food industry to improve their products and practices, and engages health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting nutrition policy. This position reports to the Director of Nutrition Policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lobby policy makers, build coalitions, and organize grassroots in support of nutrition policies, programs, and funding.
• Manage nutrition policy projects.
• Conduct policy research and write reports, fact sheets, and other advocacy materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national, state, and local policy makers and advocates. Cultivate support for nutrition policies from health professionals, university faculty, organizations, and concerned citizens.
• Represent CSPI at conferences, meetings, and in coalitions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral (PhD, MD, JD) or Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy, or nutrition plus at least 7 years of professional policy experience or a BS degree in one of these areas and at least 10 years of experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking experience.
• Ability to produce high quality written material and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience developing and implementing successful policy/advocacy campaigns, and maintaining the partnerships necessary for advancing those campaigns.
• Knowledge of the legislative process; lobbying or other legislative experience desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. Please send a cover letter, writing sample, and résumé to:

Attn: NPM-Web

Center for Science in the Public Interest

1220 L St. N.W., Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20005

Email: hr@cspinet.org

CSPI is an equal opportunity employer.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For updated information on this or other openings, visit: Jobs at CSPI