Public Investment and Industry Fellow

Support GFI’s work to unlock public investment for alternative protein companies

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.

How You Will Make a Difference

As GFI’s Public Investment and Industry Fellow, you will work with the Policy and Government Relations team to identify, communicate, and influence public funding opportunities to support the alternative protein industry. The Public Investment and Industry Fellow will be responsible for the following:

• Identifying public funding opportunities for alternative protein companies across U.S. state and federal governments.
• Preparing resources and materials about public funding opportunities for industry stakeholders.
• Conducting desk research and drafting memos on topics relevant to public funding and alternative proteins.
• Developing and updating fact sheets and materials for policymaker engagement.
• Identifying new stakeholders to strengthen GFI’s policy network.

Who We’re Looking For

An ideal candidate for the Public Investment and Industry Fellow position will have experience that reflects the following:

• Demonstrated prior experience or relevant coursework in the alternative protein industry, public policy, finance, or law.
• 3-5 years of work experience in public policy or the alternative protein industry, or active candidacy in a related advanced degree program, is a plus.
• Strong writing, organizational, research, and communication skills.
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alternative proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief.
• A commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We use a third-party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications — including name, location, contact details, and several other factors — to reduce bias and increase fairness in our process. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Since we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about GFI’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The Fine Print

• Position Type: Independent Contractor
• Position Term: 20 hours a week for 12 weeks
• Reports to: Maille O’Donnell, Senior Policy Specialist, Public Investment and Industry
• Location: Remote - United States or hybrid - Washington, D.C.
• Stipend: $7,200 and will be paid pro-rata biweekly over the length of the assignment ($30/hour for Position Term)

Important Dates

Application Deadline: February 4, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: Mid-March 2025