Open Position: Policy Manager
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is hiring a Policy Manager to oversee a diverse policy portfolio in Washington, DC. NAWG is a national federation of 20 state associations and industry partners that work to represent the needs and interests of wheat producers before Congress and federal agencies. This role would be responsible for leading a diverse policy portfolio focusing on environmental policy related to wheat farming and the wheat industry. The policy portfolio could include issues like farm bill conservation policy, USDA NRCS conservation practices, environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, sustainability, climate smart/regenerative agriculture, biofuels/renewable fuels, innovation and crop protection. The role would also manage one of the organization’s grower led policy committees.
Open Position: Communications Intern
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts. The NAWG Communications Internship main role is to assist the Director of Communications and Partnerships in implementing organizational communications and marketing strategies. The Communications Intern will work independently and in a team to fulfill organizational goals and initiatives related to programming and events. This role will be virtual.