Food Future Fund Fellowship

FOOD FUTURE FUND FELLOWSHIP

FoodFutureCo. is looking to bring on one Volunteer Fund Fellow to support the Food Future Fund.

Company Description

FoodFutureCo is the first scale-up accelerator for purpose-driven food businesses across the food ecosystem, including but not limited to companies that deal in; consumer products, supply chain, food hubs, food tech, and ag tech. With two cycles per year, FoodFutureCo accelerates 8 to 12 businesses annually with particular focus on companies that hold promise to change the future of food.

Description:

FoodFutureCo is offering a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to work closely with our core team, EIR and advisor community to get hands-on exposure to accelerator and fund operations, food system design, social entrepreneurship, key industry leaders, and much more.

The Fellow will be expected to dedicate a minimum of 12-20 hours per week towards supporting the Food Future Fund. This position requires a six-month commitment with longer term, and full-time potential.

The fellowship is volunteer and unpaid.

Fellowship Responsibilities:

• Increase investor pipeline through lead generation and cultivation, including research, outreach, and event management
• Conduct due diligence on potential investments
• Support media and PR efforts to increase visibility for FoodFutureCo and its portfolio companies
• Other projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed

Required Experience

• 1-4 years of professional experience, or graduate school equivalent. Relevant and proven experience developing relationships with clients such as in fundraising, sales or customer service
• Bachelor’s degree required in finance, sustainable food systems, business, accounting or other discipline requiring strong analytical and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of and passion for financial markets, food systems, sustainable agriculture, and/or impact investing
• Entrepreneurial spirit and professional maturity; ability to work independently, yet knows when to seek support
• Collaborative work style; works well on a team. Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience analyzing and synthesizing data and information. Ability to effectively present information and data in a clear and compelling manner.
• Commitment to FoodFutureCo’s mission.

Please email your application (including your resume and a cover letter) to cheanne.matriz@foodfuture.co with the subject line: [Your Name] Application for Food Future Fund Fellowship 2023-2024.