Support GFI’s market research and resource development

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 the Corporate Engagement Intern supporting GFI’s Industry Intelligence and Initiatives team, you will have the opportunity to conduct research to advance the alternative protein industry and work within a fast-paced, supportive, and impactful organization. The Industry Intelligence and Initiatives team is responsible for producing research and resources that advance the alternative protein industry, including GFI’s flagship State of the Industry Reports and plant-based sales analyses. 

The Corporate Engagement Intern will be responsible for:

• Prospecting and maintaining records in GFI’s Company Database, including conducting research on new and current companies in the database and updating records. 
• Producing alternative protein guides for popular trade shows. 
• Maintaining and updating GFI’s accelerator, facility, and contract manufacturing databases.
• Supporting the creation of an alternative protein ecosystem map.
• Developing slide decks and other presentation materials. 
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For 

The  Corporate Engagement Intern must have:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience conducting basic research. 
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Experience using databases such as Airtable is preferred. 
• Proficiency in creating slides using PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Interest in the alternative protein industry.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alt 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.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We use a third-party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications — including name, location, contact details, and several other factors — to reduce bias and increase fairness in our process. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Since we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. 

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about GFI’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role 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: Independent Contractor
• Position Term: 10 hours a week for 12 weeks 
• Reports to: Kimberly Taylor, Corporate Engagement Coordinator
• Location: Remote, United States 
• Stipend: $2,400 — will be paid pro-rata biweekly over the length of the assignment ($20/hour for Position Term)

Important Dates

Application Deadline: March 25, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: On or around April 22, 2024

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