Job Description
Position Objective:
To support the Senior Vice President of the Cruelty Investigations Department (CID) and the work of the department as a whole
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Perform research and respond to various inquiries about a wide range of animal rights topics
• Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests on behalf of the Senior Vice President
• Assist the Senior Vice President with local and state legislative efforts in Virginia and North Carolina
• Serve as an interdepartmental point of contact for internal matters
• Identify and attend community events to advance local outreach efforts
• Create, develop and implement various educational campaigns and outreach projects
• Cross-train and fill in for staff members in various department divisions
• Write speeches and attend functions
• Professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues to the media and general public
• Serve as the on-call staff member for the Community Animal Project emergency pager as well as for local and national disaster situations and other field emergency needs
• Perform fieldwork as needed
• Assist with animal shelter tasks, including animal care and feeding
• Exercise sound judgment and confidentiality at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years of office experience
• Public-speaking experience preferred
• Animal sheltering experience preferred
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven exceptional research skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, and Outlook)
• Excellent decision-making skills and the proven ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Willingness and ability to be on 24-hour emergency call, as needed
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• 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
• This position requires proof of the COVID-19 full vaccination and booster
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 6.5 million members and supporters.
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in the food industry, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals.
