Career

Work in the alternative proteins sector

Join our high-impact team and work with us to make alternative proteins no longer alternative. You can also search for other opportunities in the sector where you can help develop alternative protein companies and products.

Together, we can create a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply!

Opportunities at The Good Food Institute Israel

We are currently hiring for the following roles:

Associate Director of Policy & Strategy

In this role, you will lead efforts to shape and execute strategic initiatives that unite stakeholders across government, industry, and academia, driving transformative change in Israel and strategic regions worldwide. This is your chance to lead systemic change on a global scale.

Science & Technology Manager – Meat Alternatives

Working alongside the VP Science and Technology and GFI Israel’s scientific experts, you will engage with scientists, universities, startups, corporations, research funding organizations, and policymakers in Israel to catalyze the alternative proteins ecosystem.

Associate Director of Operations

Working alongside the VP Sustainability & Operations and GFI Israel Leadership Team, you will facilitate effective planning, implement streamlined systems, and establish processes that foster cross-functional collaboration and learning across the team, ensuring maximum mission impact. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensure the effectiveness of our growing team through organizational development, and ensure the administrative, financial, and operational functions of the organization are well-defined and executed.

Don’t see any currently open roles? Please check back in the near future for new opportunities, or fill out our general interest application, and we will contact you once a relevant opportunity opens up:

Our hiring process

We work collaboratively to evaluate candidates and hire the best team members. Please note that this process might be adapted for certain roles.

Covering letter

First round: online application and screening questions

You will submit an initial application via a short online form.

Hourglass

Second round: timed project

The timed project consists of several questions that simulate the work you would be doing in the role. You will be asked to complete these tasks to the best of your ability within a particular timeframe.

Webcam

Third round: virtual interview

The virtual interview will include a deeper dive into your professional background and is usually 40–50 minutes. Interview panels will vary for each role but would typically include a member of our Executive team and the direct manager for the role.

Fourth round: in-person interview

The final round is a face-to-face interview with our CEO, usually conducted at our offices in Tel Aviv. Interview panels will vary for each role but would typically include our CEO and the direct manager for the role.

Final step: references

We will request professional references, one of which should be a current or former supervisor. During this round, we also invite you to contact members of the GFI Israel team to ask questions.

Questions

We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents, so we are happy to make all the reasonable adjustments that we possibly can to make sure the assessment process works for you. We’re happy to answer your questions about working at GFI Israel and open positions. Feel free to get in touch.

Other opportunities

Use these platforms to find opportunities to work in the alternative protein ecosystem—from internships with startups to academic fellowships:

You might also find job openings for GFI with our international affiliates in the USA, Asia Pacific, Brazil, India, and Europe—plus other opportunities across the global alternative proteins sector: