Description
Position Objective:
To coordinate a variety of projects and provide support to the Cruelty Investigations Department
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and coordinate various departmental projects from conception to completion
- Quickly respond to incoming special project requests, including by performing research and analysis, corresponding with members of the public, and contacting public officials, law enforcement, and more
- Liaise with other PETA departments on emerging technologies and assist the Cruelty Investigations Department with their implementation
- Assist PETA’s lobbying efforts at the Virginia and North Carolina General Assemblies
- Provide support across different divisions of the department to fill in during colleagues' absences and during times of unusually high case volume
- Represent the organization to the general public and professionally advocate PETA's positions on various issues
- Provide assistance and support for PETA's Community Animal Project (CAP) by participating in an after-hours on-call rotation and animal shelter welfare checks
- Perform short-term field assignments
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to produce exceptional, accurate research and analysis
- Proven thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
- Proven excellent writing and editing abilities, technological proficiency, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to make sound judgments in crisis situations
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Ability and willingness to be on 24-hour emergency call
- Animal handling experience preferred
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
- Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $19.30 - $24.58. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience. A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until November 26, 2026. We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.