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Position Objective: To provide legal advice on a wide range of animal protection issues that arise during the conduct of the organization's and its affiliates' charitable programs, with a focus on animals used in experimentation and access to public records.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of statutes, regulations, and case law related to animals used in experimentation Draft correspondence, letters of complaint, and other documents related to animals used in experimentation Participate in the development of creative opportunities for litigation related to animals used in experimentation Assist in the management of litigation related to animals used in experimentation Conduct legal research and advise on federal and state public records acts Draft and submit administrative appeals of public records act decisions by federal and state agencies Develop and manage internal database to track public records requests and administrative appeals Develop and manage internal database of developments related to federal and state public records acts Assist in the development and management of litigation of public records matters Communicate with government agencies, law enforcement officials, and nonprofit organizations in furtherance of the listed responsibilities and duties Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: J.D. and a minimum of five years of legal experience Experience with administrative law, criminal law, and public records acts preferred Member in good standing of a state bar association Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to communicate PETA's positions on issues with professionalism Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Job Status: Full-Time Employee, 40 hours per week Supervision: Reports to Education Director Salary: $32,000 - $34,000, depending on experience Benefits: Paid vacation/holiday time. Health insurance after probation period. Location: Grass Valley, California Start Date: Immediate Job Description:  The Intern and Volunteer Manager is responsible for overseeing and developing all aspects of Animal Place’s residential intern program and volunteer programs throughout all facilities. They will recruit, screen, hire, and train interns and volunteers, provide mentoring and education, manage scheduling and day to day coordination, maintain personnel records, and facilitate evaluations and appreciation activities. Responsibilities and Duties: Volunteer Management Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit volunteers Process and retain forms and records for volunteer personnel and document volunteer activities Orient and facilitate training of volunteers to increase their understanding of Animal Place, its mission, and the roles and responsibilities of volunteers Ensure volunteer protocols are followed and volunteers receive appropriate level of supervision Contact and schedule volunteers for all volunteer needs across Animal Place’s programs and facilities Coordinate volunteers for events Use scheduling software and e-marketing tools for communications Write and distribute quarterly volunteer newsletter and ongoing communications with volunteer personnel Assist with conflict resolution among staff and volunteers Plan and implement volunteer recognition activities Oversee Volunteer Facebook group and direct a Volunteer Council of experienced volunteers Conduct ongoing evaluation of the volunteer program and implement improvements as needed Conduct annual volunteer program evaluation survey Prepare quarterly and annual program reports Intern Management Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit interns for Grass Valley sanctuary Screen applicants via email, phone, and Skype interview and maintain relevant records of screening process Process intern scholarship applications and arrange stipend payments; interface with scholarship donor as needed Provide or arrange transportation for interns to/from Sacramento Airport, weekly grocery shopping, and weekly enrichment activities Orient interns to familiarize them with Animal Place, the rules and policies of the intern program, and intern housing Develop, schedule, and execute weekly educational enrichments for interns at the sanctuary and off-site Mentor interns in becoming more familiar with sanctuary work, animal advocacy, and the animal rights movement Oversee intern house and ensure that necessary maintenance is performed, and house supplies remain stocked Oversee Animal Place Sanctuary Interns Facebook page and Intern Alumni Facebook group Assist with conflict resolution among interns and between interns and staff Conduct exit interviews for departing interns Conduct ongoing evaluation of the intern program and implement improvements as needed Prepare quarterly and annual program reports Additional Responsibilities Assist the education department with other duties as needed, particularly community outreach and events Qualifications: Strong interest in and commitment to animal rights and veganism Knowledge of farmed animal issues Extremely well organized: set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, and activities Relationship builder: establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization Problem solver: assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem Creativity/innovation: develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities Self-starter: can work independently and enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives Excellent oral and written communication skills Personable and friendly Ability to professionally advocate Animal Place's positions on issues Valid Driver’s License and good driving record Experience supervising/managing employees or volunteers strongly preferred Previous volunteer or paid work in animal protection strongly preferred Experience in navigating different social media platforms preferred Experience with Google Drive preferred How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume. In subject line, write “Intern and Volunteer Manager Application”. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.