Organizational Summary
The Center for Good Food Purchasing uses the power of procurement and partnerships
to create a transparent and equitable food system that prioritizes the health
and well-being of people, animals, and the environment. We do this through the
nationally-networked adoption and implementation of the Good Food Purchasing
Program by major institutions.
The Center, along with its national and local partners, has enrolled 43
institutions in 18 major US cities, with a collective annual food spend of
almost $1 billion. These institutions and cities are committed to directing
their purchasing power toward the five Program values: local economies,
environmental sustainability, valued workforce, animal welfare, and nutrition,
and to measuring food purchasing practices through a metric-driven framework
that encourages improvement over time.
Our approach to food system change emphasizes the use of data to verify commitments that participating institutions make to the five value categories of the Good Food Purchasing Program (local economies, environmental sustainability, valued
workforce, animal welfare, and nutrition), and to quantify impacts in terms of
improvements to diets and health, producer and food chain worker livelihoods,
farm animal treatment, and the environment.
Job Description
The Analyst supports the Center in using data to communicate impact and inform Good
Food purchasing shifts within participating institutions. The Analyst conducts
individual assessments with institutions, provides aggregate analysis to support collective institutional action, creates visually compelling reports and graphics to share findings with many audiences, and contributes to the development of technology and tools to support institutions and the Center in
effectively shifting more institutional purchases toward products that align
with the Good Food Purchasing values.
Responsibilities
- Verify compliance with the Good Food Purchasing Standards (i.e. baseline assessment) and track progress toward multi-year benchmarks (i.e. annual
report) for institutions enrolled in the Good Food Purchasing Program. - Conduct in-depth supply chain research using a range of primary and secondary resources to assess how enrolled institutions’ suppliers align with the Center’s five core values.
- Create visually compelling reports with graphics to communicate assessment findings.
- Orient new and potential institutions to data collection processes and collect, review and prepare data for Good Food Purchasing assessments.
- Advise the Director of Institutional Impact on individual and collective assessment results to inform institutions on strategies to shift sourcing, improve reporting, and increase Program scores and performance.
- Produce aggregate analyses and reports to inform institutional collective action.
- Respond to data inquiries and build technical assistance tools that help institutions and their supply chain partners with robust data collection and improving systems
for transparency. - Assist with production of an annual impact report that highlights individual institution accomplishments, trends, and aggregate impacts by participating institutions.
- Support the development of the Program’s technical infrastructure, including managing and maintaining databases and assisting with process optimization.
- Advise on additional data-driven assessments with Center staff and partners as needed.
- Help orient new analysts and contract analysts to the assessment process.
- Help advise interns on special projects related to the position essential functions.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
- Assist with other functions as needed (may include development, branding and communications, event planning, administrative functions, etc.)
Required Qualifications
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative research skills and experience, as well as the ability to organize and communicate research findings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts in a straightforward manner
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and excellent facility with Excel
- Detail-oriented with strong appreciation for the ways in which high quality data and analysis can be a powerful tool for policy change
- Demonstrated commitment to and/or experience working in areas that contribute to social, environmental, racial and economic equity
- Collaborative, team player with experience working with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
- Ability to work with a remote team, including regular access to phone, internet, and video conferencing
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data management and/or programming, including data querying and cleaning using PowerQuery, SQL, Python or equivalent languages.
- Experience with statistical modeling (e.g. regression analysis)
- Familiarity with online presentation and data visualization tools (e.g. Prezi, Canva, Tableau)
- Experience with graphic design, including the Adobe suite or comparable software
- Experience in working with large-scale or institutional food procurement or
food supply chains and an understanding of the challenges in the current
food system
Application Details
Applications should be submitted by March 13, 2020 to info@goodfoodpurchasing.org with “Good Food Purchasing Analyst” and your name in the subject line. Please include as a single PDF attachment of the following: (1) a cover letter that discusses relevant experience and describes applicant’s leadership abilities or a link to applicant’s fully
updated LinkedIn profile, (2) 2-3 professional references; (3) a resume; and
(4) a writing sample that is relevant to the position and limited to 5 pages in
length. (Links to writing samples posted online are allowed.)
You will receive a response within 2 weeks of submission of your application. No calls
or emails please.
Compensation
The Good Food Purchasing Program Analyst is a full-time, exempt position. The Center for Good Food Purchasing, a fiscally-sponsored project of Community Partners,
offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits (i.e.
medical/dental/vision, disability/life insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) plan
with employer match after two years).
The Center for Good Food Purchasing (fiscally sponsored by Community Partners®) is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We
strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, including
bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as women, and members of the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. In addition, the
organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal
histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair
Chance Initiative for Hiring.
