Public Investment and Industry Fellow

**Only candidates based in the United States are eligible to apply**

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. 
• At least 3 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.

GFI wants the best people and is committed to a fair hiring process. We use a third-party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications — including name, location, contact details, and several other factors — to increase fairness in our process. We also prioritize an inclusive work environment absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. People of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability are encouraged to apply. 

If you are passionate about GFI’s mission, think you have what it takes to be successful in this position, and meet many of the job requirements — 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: Temporary, part-time employee
• Position Term: 10 hours a week for 24 weeks
• Reports to: Maille O’Donnell, Policy Lead, Public Investment and Industry
• Location: Remote - United States or hybrid - Washington, D.C.
• Pay rate: $30/hour (up to 10 hours per week) to be paid biweekly  

Important Dates

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026 

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026 

Application Instructions

GFI uses an anonymized hiring system that redacts key identifying personal information from all applications. We are testing this tool as part of an effort to reduce bias in our hiring process. Following these instructions will help to ensure your application is not delayed by a failed redaction. 

• Where possible, limit the creative formatting of your documents. If the name on your resume is an inserted image file or is styled with large spaces between each letter, for example, the redaction is likely to fail. Colors and designs are OK, but wherever possible, the text itself should just be regular text. 
• Please use consistent names. It helps to ensure that the name you use in your resume and cover letter is the same as the name you type into the application below. For example, if your name is Jennifer, please sign your cover letter as “Jennifer” rather than “Jenny.” 
• Submit PDF or .docx files only. Other file formats, like .txt, are likely to fail redaction. 
• Please do not include personal identifying information in your responses to the application questions. Referencing past education, work experience, and mission-alignment is OK. 
• Please do not contact the role’s supervisor or any potential member of the hiring team. If you have questions, please email careers@gfi.org. 

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