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Position Objective: To use a variety of undercover investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA's focus areas, including the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment Location: Varies based on assignment  Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Travel to different states and temporarily stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary, sometimes several months at a time • Conduct assigned short- and long-term field observations from beginning to end, including the following duties: o Prepare for and research assignments, as directed by the vice president o Visit and/or obtain employment in various industries that use animals            o Submit daily log notes in a detailed and orderly fashion            o Use photography and videography to document conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and/or improper conduct            o Behave legally and professionally and bring issues to...

Position Objective: To use a variety of undercover investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA's focus areas, including the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Travel to different states and temporarily stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary, sometimes several months at a time • Conduct assigned short- and long-term field observations from beginning to end, including the following duties: o Prepare for and research assignments, as directed by the vice president o Visit and/or obtain employment in various industries that use animals            o Submit daily log notes in a detailed and orderly fashion            o Use photography and videography to document conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and/or improper conduct            o Behave legally and professionally and bring issues to the superiors' attention            o...

Position Objective: To participate in civil and administrative litigation, and provide attorneys at the PETA Foundation with legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues arising from or related to PETA's and the PETA Foundation’s work advocating for animal protection and animal rights issues. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Assist with all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts—including, as necessary, engaging in legal research, complaint drafting, written discovery, document review, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and oral advocacy—stemming from PETA’s and the PETA Foundation’s work advocating for animal protection and animal rights issues • Participate in amicus efforts and work with others to formulate and develop litigation to further PETA's objectives • Work closely with in-house and outside counsel on active litigation to achieve cost-effective results for PETA and the PETA Foundation • Research, interpret, and...

The Captive Animal Law Enforcement (CALE) division of the PETA Foundation’s legal department is seeking a licensed veterinarian with captive wildlife experience to join our multidisciplinary team of lawyers, veterinarians, captive wildlife specialists, and other professionals working to end the exploitation of wild animals in roadside zoos, circuses, and other traveling shows.   Our team gets   laws enforced , develops ideas for   innovative litigation ,   influences policy , brings   media attention   to PETA’s work, and encourages the public to   speak up for captive animals   languishing in squalor. We’ve   rescued tigers   from Joe Exotic and other   Tiger King   hellholes,   prevented   sleazy shopping mall aquariums   from opening, stopped circuses from   exporting   endangered animals for their shows, and more. The right candidate will be able to use professional expertise and experience, particularly with wildlife, to investigate, advise on, and...

As the local outreach coordinator for TeachKind, you'll strive to make the world a kinder place by helping teachers, students, and schools learn how to help animals! Your focus will be on the areas in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina where   PETA’s Community Animal Project   (CAP) serves and you’ll work closely with this division at PETA. Whether it's creating lessons, reaching out to schools, conducting presentations for students or teacher workshops (virtual or in-person), or organizing events to promote empathy for animals, your work will make a huge impact on teachers, students, and school communities! TeachKind's work to foster compassion for animals in young people is growing every day, and we need someone with classroom experience and knowledge in humane education to help us build strong relationships with schools in the local communities we serve. Location: Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina  (Must live within 100 miles...

As the Taste Truck Tour Manager, you will be responsible for working with caterers and other chefs to provide unique, elevated culinary experiences, and operating PETA’s educational vegan food “Taste Truck” on extensive nationwide tours. You will also coordinate, develop, and execute a tour plan and programming to provide tasty vegan food to events and communities nationwide. This is the perfect opportunity with someone who has restaurant experience, wants to travel, and bring delicious tastes of vegan food nationwide!  What to Expect: Travel the country working with local restaurants and chefs to offer tastes of unique vegan cuisine. We are seeking a responsible, committed, and independent person to drive and manage PETA’s educational vegan food “Taste Truck.” You will be solely responsible for driving the truck along a tour route, stopping in various cities and working with local restaurants and chefs, introducing people to exciting vegan options they never knew existed....

Position Objective:  To promote the funding and implementation of modern, animal-free research methods at the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Present the sound scientific case for adoption of the principles of PETA scientists’ Research Modernization Deal to government and government-funded scientists and other decision makers • Draft and obtain the necessary data for letters, factsheets, white papers, reports, government comments, and other types of correspondence  • Attend and/or present at scientific conferences and communicate with scientists on issues surrounding animal research as well as on non-animal research methods • Present complex recommendations and represent the organization in dealings with state and federal agencies, public- and private-sector organizations, international forums, multinational companies, media, and advocacy and special-interest groups • Perform any other duties...

We’re looking for a highly motivated person to drive PETA’s local outreach and public relations efforts to improve animal welfare – focusing primarily on “backyard” dogs – in our service areas in Virginia and North Carolina. This liaison engages with members of underserved and marginalized communities, as well as their elected officials, to build positive relationships and provide education about basic companion animal care and empathy. This position works closely with PETA’s fieldwork division, the Community Animal Project. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Assist and oversee the development and implementation of various projects, including public presentations, designed to educate residents and officials about the harmful effects of keeping dogs continuously chained and/or penned outdoors • Develop and maintain relationships with community members and groups in areas where dogs are commonly kept outdoors  • Research and represent PETA at networking...

The Campaigner’s mission is to bring attention to animal rights issues and further PETA’s work for animals through cutting-edge campaigns. Campaigners serve as spokespeople and represent PETA by conducting interviews, coordinating with activists across the country, organizing and attending street-theater-style protests, while tracking the success of campaigns and strategizing accordingly. This position requires extensive travel. Position Objective:  To manage PETA's many cutting-edge campaigns and work with activists across the country to bring attention to animal rights issues Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  • Develop and manage cutting-edge campaigns against companies and industries that abuse animals • Organize and attend street-theater–style protests worldwide  • Track and analyze the success of demonstrations and media events and strategize accordingly • Act as a PETA spokesperson and conduct interviews with local and national television...

Description Position Objective:  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is looking to hire an organized, detail-oriented animal rights advocate to analyze and compile evidence gathered during field observations and to draft legal complaints and public education materials. This "behind-the-scenes" work plays a major role in PETA's work, shining a spotlight on the plight of animals who are abused on factory farms, in slaughterhouses, in laboratories, in circuses, and in other cruel industries. Meticulous attention to detail and a systematic approach are required. Experience in court reporting, criminal law practice, police or humane investigative work, or animal welfare regulatory enforcement may be helpful.  Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Take ownership of and work multiple facets of field observations, including:      o Review and log field observers' notes and identify and propose avenues of pursuing violations and other items of potential...

Hey, got plans for your summer internship? Along with college credit, PETA’s Animal Rights Internship will empower you to make a real difference! If you care about making the world a better place for animals, apply for a summer internship with the world’s largest animal rights organization! We’re looking for someone talented and kind to join our movement! Email us to apply:  IwanttoIntern@PETA.org

Position Objective: To use a variety of undercover investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA's focus areas, including the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment Location: Varies based on assignment Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Travel to different states and temporarily stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary, sometimes several months at a time • Conduct assigned short- and long-term field observations from beginning to end, including the following duties: o Prepare for and research assignments, as directed by the vice president o Visit and/or obtain employment in various industries that use animals           o Submit daily log notes in a detailed and orderly fashion           o Use photography and videography to document conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and/or improper conduct           o Behave legally and professionally and bring...

The internship program at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary provides individuals with a unique opportunity to advocate for and connect with farmed animals, to establish community with like-minded people, and to obtain real-life and resumé-worthy experience of the day-to-day operations of an animal sanctuary. The Shelter Team is responsible for the daily care of the 350+ rescued animals living at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Animal Caregiving Interns are a vital part of the daily functioning of the sanctuary, and we could not do the work that we do without their help. Although responsibilities vary depending on the seasons and needs of the shelter, below is what is typically expected all year round from our Animal Caregiving Interns. Responsibilities & Duties -Feeding out hay to the goats, sheep, llama, and rabbits -Cleaning cages -Making supplement treats for the pigs, cows, and chickens -Cleaning water bowls and troughs, and replenishing them with fresh water -Mucking...

Position Objective:  To secure the placement of high-impact, thought-provoking advertising via various mediums including outdoor, print news media, TV, radio, and other innovative forms of advertising to advance animal rights  Primary Responsibilities and Duties:  • Manage advertising placement projects from initiation to completion         • Develop and implement strategies for generating powerful, timely ad placements to raise awareness about animal rights issues • Establish and maintain relationships with sales representatives and negotiate reduced-rate or free placements  • Determine the impact of various advertising options and make recommendations based on these determinations  • Create and maintain detailed records of all projects • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor  Requirements • Degree in a related field or two years experience working in a professional environment  • An interest in advertising and public relations  •...

Position Objective: To use a variety of undercover investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA's focus areas, including the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment Location: Varies based on assignment Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Travel to different states and temporarily stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary, sometimes several months at a time • Conduct assigned short- and long-term field observations from beginning to end, including the following duties: o Prepare for and research assignments, as directed by the vice president o Visit and/or obtain employment in various industries that use animals           o Submit daily log notes in a detailed and orderly fashion           o Use photography and videography to document conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and/or improper conduct           o Behave legally and professionally and bring...

Description Modern mobile clinic seeking veterinarian: With over 150,000 surgeries performed since 2001, we help reduce the dog and cat overpopulation crisis in and around the pleasant river town of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends! Experience in high-volume surgery is preferred, caring about animal welfare a must. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Perform surgical sterilizations and other surgeries as required • Oversee and perform surgical monitoring, the administration of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs, and post-surgical monitoring through discharge • Promote the humane care and treatment of animals  • Administer vaccines to clinic patients  • Comply with the applicable state and federal laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Requirements • Degree in veterinary medicine from an...

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 ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR About this role: Animal Place is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our fun, passionate team to advance our mission to provide refuge for unwanted farmed animals, to further their welfare through education of the public, and to foster ethics of compassion and responsibility towards nonhuman animals by advocating a vegan lifestyle. This position will be responsible for overseeing and developing all aspects of Animal Place’s volunteer program and expanding our community outreach efforts. The perfect candidate should possess a deep passion for animal rights and veganism, alongside the ability to excel in interpersonal interactions and relationship building. About us: Founded in 1989, Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the United States. As an animal rights organization, we promote the complete protection of farmed animals and a vegan lifestyle. There are two facilities: a...

Position Objective:  To provide departmental support and assist with the daily operations of PETA's Community Animal Project  Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Work closely with CAP's Supervisors and Field Outreach Workers to assist with fieldwork or other casework-related duties in the office and/or in the field • Transport animals to and from spay/neuter appointments and other veterinary appointments • Perform emergency first-aid procedures and euthanasia, as needed • Care for animals in PETA's animal shelter • Cross-train on assisting with PETA's mobile spay/neuter clinics  • Assist CAP's Director in handling incoming calls, returning client phone calls, preparing case sheets, and other administrative tasks • Assist with the maintenance and stocking of CAP's guest rooms and related areas, including cabinets and closets  • Participate in CAP's 24-hour emergency-pager rotation  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor...