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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...

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...

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...