Job Description
Position Objective:
To work with activists to increase the effectiveness and frequency of activism and to encourage deeper commitments to animal rights and PETA
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Encourage and facilitate local grassroots activism in the Midwestern United States
• Enlist grassroots activist support for PETA’s larger campaigns initiatives
• Cultivate relationships with activists by offering advice and supporting brainstorming and goal setting
• Write and review demo alerts
• Work with the Communications Department to facilitate positive interactions between media and activists
• Assist with the development of activist organizations in areas of the country lacking leadership in order to strengthen PETA's Activist Network
• Assist with maintaining PETA's Activist Network database
• Travel to demonstrations in support of PETA campaigns
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Minimum of one year of grassroots activist experience
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Outgoing and personable manner and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with activists
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel
• 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
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires proof of the COVID-19 full vaccination and booster
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $15.59 - $19.14 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
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.
