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Seeking a professional with at least three years of work experience for an administrative role supporting a nutrition-oriented program department of a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that promotes a plant-based diet. An understanding of the health benefits of a plant-based diet is required. About the Physicians Committee The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Nutrition Team Over the past three decades, the Physicians Committee’s nutrition department has achieved many important successes. We have contributed to the elimination...

VAAR is seeking a dedicated, highly-organized, experienced, and compassionate Shelter Manager to oversee the daily operations of our sanctuary and help the organization expand into projects that will prevent animal suffering in central Vietnam. The Manager will be working alongside the sanctuary’s Founder and Director to understand the intricate challenges and systemic solutions to preventing animal suffering. Taking care of animals is much more than feeding them. A clean shelter is essential to ensuring the health of the animals, and as the Founder ran their own nonprofit veterinary clinic for several years, they will train you on how to maintain clinic standards. When we have enough funding, we will re-start our mobile vet clinic for medical animal emergencies with local poverty-stricken families, as well as vaccination and sterilization community projects.   Job Description: Shelter animal management  Meeting daily medical needs,...

Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) Development Manager Job Summary Are you a talented and enthusiastic fundraiser who is also deeply passionate about vegan food justice? Want to help create a more just and sustainable world by helping folks take back the power of their food choices? Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is looking for a full-time Development Manager (D.M.) to lead all of our fundraising efforts, from virtual events, to digital donor engagement, to grants applications. We have 15 years of history working to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. In this role you would be an essential member of our team, working closely with the Executive Director and with our Founder to shape our fundraising and development for the long-term. We are looking for someone with experience in modern fundraising best practices such as SMS engagement,...

Position Objectives: • To advance animal rights and vegan initiatives by generating media coverage of PETA's campaigns • To coordinate outreach and correspondence with media representatives and establish long-lasting professional relationships to help ensure animal rights issues remain in the spotlight   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Prepare and service news releases for PETA campaigns • Develop targeted lists for issue and campaign coverage • Develop new pitch ideas and ways to revamp news releases and pitches in order to increase media coverage of PETA campaigns • Develop contacts and establish relationships with media representatives • Keep informed about PETA's work and media coverage • Keep informed about local and national news stories and track those that are relevant to PETA's campaigns • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements •...

Position Objective: Maximize the reach of PETA’s work with athletes by using innovative strategies with a goal of reaching worldwide fans   Position Responsibilities and Duties: Seek out and develop professional relationships with athletes, agents, teams, and publicists on an ongoing basis in order to set up cross-promotional partnerships for PETA Lead athlete campaigns from ideation through execution and to launch Coordinate campaign design and messaging with the appropriate departments Work across all PETA departments and with its affiliates – particularly with media and social media teams – to maximize exposure and success Stay up-to-date with all sports-related news, events, important dates and strategize fresh, interesting content opportunities Liaise with PETA’s Affiliates and assist in coordinating sports outreach, campaigns, and efforts in other countries Travel to attend events, photo shoots, and other...

The Physicians Committee is seeking a professional with at least one year of experience in office management, administration, and/or customer service for operations support position with D.C. nonprofit promoting health. About the Physicians Committee The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Office Services Team The office services team is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure, functional, and efficient work environment for staff and visitors. About this Career Opportunity We are looking for a team member to...

Secure celebrity and professional-athlete support for PETA campaigns and initiatives, including social media campaigns, public service announcements, and advocacy events.  Excellent writing skills, several years of entertainment or sports industry experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of–and a passion for – animal rights is a must!   What your day will look like: Developing and maintaining relationships with entertainment industry professionals (e.g., agencies, publicity firms, management companies, photographers, stylists) Organizing celebrity and athlete projects, including photo shoots, and the production and editing of radio and TV commercials Supervising the execution of special events Writing letters to celebrities, sports and entertainment figures encouraging them to get involved in various PETA campaigns or to stop supporting industries or acts that harm animals (e.g., wearing fur, buying an animal from a pet...

Position Objectives: To represent PETA to all forms of media To oversee correspondence with media and advise staff on media interactions, including but not limited to outreach letters, arranging interviews and statements, Twitter pitches and other media outreach opportunities   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Handle incoming requests and inquiries from the media for interviews, statements, information, etc. Secure interviews and media outreach opportunities, ensuring that PETA's message reaches national audiences with maximum impact and exposure Write and edit official media statements and reaction letters, and send them to the appropriate media outlets Proactively research current events and designate appropriate spokespeople to complete media interviews Guide staff members in handling media requests and working with the media Supervise media interviews, including after-hours and weekend media requests Monitor Twitter for...