Manager, State and Local Policy
Farm Sanctuary
About this role
The Manager of State and Local Policy at Farm Sanctuary leads efforts to advance just, sustainable, plant-based food system reforms by supporting the organization’s state and local advocacy agenda. This remote role (preference for Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles) focuses on building coalitions, cultivating policymaker relationships, and coordinating partnerships and communications to amplify the organization’s policy priorities. The position reports to the Senior Director of Advocacy and Education and contributes to organizational strategy and external engagement to drive systems-level change.
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About Farm Sanctuary
farmsanctuary.orgFarm Sanctuary is a U.S.-based nonprofit that rescues and provides lifelong care to farmed animals while operating sanctuaries and promoting compassionate, plant-based living. The organization pursues solutions to end industrial animal agriculture through rescue, public education, advocacy and policy work aimed at systemic change. It engages the public with farm visits, volunteering, adoption and sponsorship programs, and campaigns to shift diets and improve farmed-animal welfare. Farm Sanctuary combines hands-on care with outreach and advocacy to advance a world where sanctuary replaces exploitation.
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About Farm Sanctuary
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$60k – $65k
per year