Careers & Scholarship Opportunities

Working for NPPC

The U.S. pork industry is one of the most dynamic and competitive sectors of U.S. agriculture. From small family farms to large-scale farming operations, America’s pork producers raise pigs with a shared commitment to delivering affordable, quality meat to markets worldwide while caring for people, the environment, animals and communities. NPPC is proud to serve as the global voice for U.S. pork producers, advocating for the public policy interests of a $122 billion industry responsible for 550,000 U.S. jobs. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., NPPC fights for reasonable legislation and regulations, develops revenue and market opportunities, and protects the livelihood of America’s 60,000 pork producers.

Current Opportunities

Director of Science and Technology

The Director of Science and Technology is responsible for the development and implementation of food safety programs related to potential parasitic, microbial or chemical hazards, understanding and responding to relevant pre- and post-harvest food safety and human nutrition issues, and addressing issues of animal handling in market channels. This is a technical position and not […]

Manager of Congressional Relations

The Manager of Congressional Relations partners with the VP & Counsel Global Government Affairs and fellow Congressional Relations staff to manage advocacy of NPPC policies with members of Congress and staff. The Congressional Relations staff works closely and collaboratively with all NPPC issue managers to ensure maximum success of NPPC initiatives and its advocacy agenda. […]

Chief Economist

The Chief Economist (CE) will provide economic research, analyses, and other support as needed to NPPC staff across all advocacy issue areas including antitrust, competition, environment, international trade, labor, production, science and technology, and transportation. In particular, the CE will work closely with with the Manager of Competition, labor, and tax on all matters involving […]

Manager of Competition, Labor, and Tax Issues

The Manager of Competition, Labor and Tax Issues is the lead staff advocate for NPPC on mandatory price reporting, issues related to buying and selling hogs and pork, labor issues, tax, infrastructure, and industry economic/financial issues. This is a registered lobbyist position. Responsibilities: Monitor, research, and analyze issues related to mandatory price reporting, buying and […]

Communications Internship

This opportunity is designed to provide the participant with hands-on communications experience with an organization that serves as the global voice of the U.S. pork industry.

Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship

The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to announce the 2020 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, which is sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation and is managed and administered by the National Pork Producers Council. The scholarship program was introduced in 1990 by CME Group and NPPC to celebrate the […]