For Students
Jobs and Resources
As part of our Fair and Healthy Jobs mission area, we aim to connect UC Berkeley students and alumni to food and farm systems career pathways.
Food Systems Opportunities Postings
Statewide Food Safety Coordinator for Community Food Systems Academic Coordinator
UC SAREP
Davis, CA | Salary: $84,246
Apply by January 2, 2026
Advancement Officer
Harvard Law School
Remote/Hybrid | Salary: $76,400 – $130,000
Apply today
Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension – Climate Resilient Rural Community Development
UC Berkeley Cooperative Extension – ESPM
UC Berkeley | Salary: $90,600 – $118,500
Apply by January 6, 2026
Senior Program Officer for Food and Freshwater, Policy and Government
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Washington D.C. | Salary: $89,600 – $112,100
Apply today
Food and Farming Program Director
Ecology Center
Berkeley, CA| Salary: $99,830 – $119,796
Apply today
Assistant Project Scientist
Nutrition Policy Institute
UC ANR | Salary: $76,700
Apply by February 2, 2026
Multiple Positions
Alchemist Community Development Corporation
Hybrid, Sacramento, CA | Varying Salaries
Apply today
Finance & Development Manager
Re:Wild Your Campus
USA Remote | Salary: $60,000-70,000
Apply by December 15th
Research Assistant National School Meal Study
UCANR Nutrition Policy Institute
Berkeley/Oakland | Rate: $18/hour
Car access required with reimbursements for gas.
Apply today
California Climate Action Corps Winter Fellowship
City of Oakland
Oakland, CA | Stipend: $24,882.35
Apply by December 17, 2025
Compost Data and Research Policy Intern
RI Food Policy Council
Rhode Island | Rate: $17.50/hour | Jan 2026 – May 2026
Apply today
Southwest Organic Workforce Fellowship
American Society of Nutrition
One year role
Apply by February 13, 2026
ASN 2026 Science Policy Fellowship
American Society of Nutrition
One year role
Apply by February 13, 2026
FY 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USA | Estimated 50 Awards
Apply by December 5, 2025
2026 SCBGP Additional Assistance for Limited Resource Applicant Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Apply by January 12, 2025
Fill out the Interest Form for full details
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants Program
UC SAREP
CA | Up to $10,000
Apply by January 14, 2026
Volunteer
Sustainable Foods Summit
January 28-29, 2026 | San Francisco, CA
Ecovia Intelligence
Participate at the summit and get detailed knowledge about sustainability issues.
– Free pass to the 2-day summit (worth USD 1199)
– Learn about sustainability issues in the food industry
– Network with senior executives
The role of the volunteer(s) is to provide active assistance during registration, welcome delegates, and help with microphone duties in the conference room. Note, we shall also provide lunch and drinks during break times; accommodation and travel not provided.
Events
Farmer-Market Convening
December 10, 2025 | Morgan Hill Grange
Agroecology Commons, Feed Black Futures, Veggielution, Freedom Community Clinic, UCSC: Center for Agroecology
Meet and exchange knowledge with fellow farmers. Connect with values-aligned market representatives about sourcing and sales opportunities. Discuss good faith agreements and market commitments. Get technical support for resources and markets. As part of our Farmer Wellness Day, we are excited to offer massage, acupuncture, legal consults, herbal medicines, and farmer-resource tables! Open to all farmers and land stewards.
Food and drinks provided | Street parking available | Free & accessible
EcoFarm Conference: Seeds of Strength
January 21-24, 2026 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA
EcoFarm
Connect with more than 1,500 organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders from across California.
Features over 65 skill-building workshops, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, tastings, networking, Spanish programming, and of course, the EcoFarm dance!
ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 19-21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
The Westin Charlotte
Food Systems Opportunities Newsletter
Our bi-weekly Food Systems Opportunities Newsletter is a great resource for those looking for food and farm systems related opportunities both on and off campus. These include full-time and part-time jobs, fellowships and internships, volunteer opportunities, open grants, food systems courses and more. Click here to subscribe to our newsletters.
If you would like to advertise a food or farm system related opportunity with BFI, please complete our FS Opps submission form.
BFI Jobs and Fellowships
If you are a student at UC Berkeley interested in working with the Berkeley Food Institute, please visit our Careers page or Fellowships page for information about open positions. We typically post new BFI student positions and fellowship opportunities for the upcoming academic year in the spring/early summer. We recommend signing up for our Food System Opportunities Newsletter to receive our job announcements.
Food Systems Career Pathways
Since 2017, we have hosted annual career panels to connect our campus community to various career pathways in food and farm systems. Our career pathways programs have also included resumé review nights, farm tours, career fairs and more. If you’re interested in future events, please email us at foodinstitute@berkeley.edu. You can find new events on our Events page.