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

Manager, 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. […]

Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications

The Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications (AVP, Comms) is based in NPPC’s Washington, D.C. office and reports to the Vice President and Counsel for Global Government Affairs. The AVP, Comms is responsible for strategic communications supporting NPPC’s public policy and advocacy objectives, member and industry relations, and marketing. The AVP supervises the Director […]

Science and Technology Advisor

The Science & Technology Advisor (Preharvest) is responsible for the development and implementation of programs related to animal health, foreign animal disease, border and domestic biosecurity, and on-farm animal welfare. This is a technical position and not a registered lobbyist position. Responsibilities: Monitor, research, and analyze issues related to domestic, emerging, and foreign animal diseases. Review all proposed legislative and regulatory actions affecting these issues and prepare comments to […]