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Current Openings
The FTCLDF (Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund) is a national independent nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization working to defend the right of farmers and consumers to produce and buy the food of their choice from the source of their choice. In support of this mission, FTCLDF provides legal representation, political action services, and education to its members.
Open Position – Part Time Development and Event Coordinator
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Part-Time Development and Event Coordinator will work to identify new potential funding sources for the organization. The Coordinator will also track potential events and conferences, as well as proposal deadlines for the organization’s consideration. This is an entry level, independent contractor position starting at $20.00 per hour at approximately 10 hours per week. There is potential for growth of the position along with hours worked.
The position is typically fully remote, with potential for infrequent travel for periodic events. A candidate is required to have excellent organizational and communication skills. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a G-Suite and Dropbox environment. Preferably the candidate will demonstrate an interest in regenerative agricultural, sustainable agricultural policy, and/or agricultural regulation.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume directly to:
Alexia Kulwiec, Executive Director
[email protected]
Open Position – Law Clerk
Position Overview
FTCLDF seeks a law clerk to conduct legal research to serve its members and potentially update resources such as those found at Resources.
The law clerk may conduct legal research on a number of agricultural or food law matters as required by its members. This may include communication with the organization’s membership, with close supervision. The position is on independent contractor basis with great flexibility as to working times.
The position requires approximately 10 hours of remote work per month at $18 an hour. In the alternative, FTCLDF welcomes working with students to establish a credit-based internship.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume directly to:
Alexia Kulwiec, Executive Director
[email protected].
Join Our Attorney Network
We are always seeking additional legal assistance in helping to secure food freedom for members and consumers across the country. Aside from our core group of attorneys, the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund contracts with and receives pro bono services where possible from attorneys across the country. Sometimes our attorneys on staff need to partner with an attorney in a specific state for legal work, and this requires a vast network of attorneys across the country. We are expanding our attorney network in each state so we will have identified local attorneys knowledgeable and ready to support the unique needs of our members. Attorneys working with the FTCLDF help members protect their rights to sell nutrient-dense foods from small family farms, keep backyard chickens, market homemade ferments, and more. These are dedicated attorneys committed to serving independent farmers and food producers to meet consumer demand for local sustainably grown food.
If you are an attorney and would like to learn more, please contact Alexia Kulwiec at [email protected]
If you’re an attorney and would like to join our network, please fill out the form below.
Providing free legal services to our members and removing legal barriers for people trying to raise food for themselves are two of our top priorities. We would love your help!