U.S. Policy Engagement Specialist

• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners (trade associations, corporate government affairs teams) to advocate for emergency flexibility in U.S. biofuels policy during catastrophic supply shocks.
• Translate ALLFED's technical analysis (GCR scenarios, legal research, evidence frameworks) into actionable materials for partners and, where opportunities arise, engage directly with U.S. government agencies.
• Understand partner needs and ensure ALLFED's work reaches decision-makers who can act on it.

This role ensures that the U.S. government can rapidly redirect biofuel feedstocks to food production during a catastrophic supply shock, thereby preventing food shortages and saving lives in a global catastrophe.

• Comfortable operating in a politically sensitive policy space (U.S. biofuels policy).
• Experience working with trade associations and corporate government affairs teams.
• Ability to translate technical analysis into effective partner relationships.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Full-time equivalent (40 hrs/week), part-time considered. 10-month contract (July 2026 – May 2027) with possibility of extension subject to funding. Salary not specified.

ALLFED (Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters) is an international non-profit focused on ensuring humanity can feed itself during global catastrophic events that disrupt the food system, producing scenario analysis, legal research, and policy frameworks for disaster preparedness.