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ABOUT CHARITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP The best charities in the world have a huge impact. Charity Entrepreneurship is a startup incubator dedicated to getting more great nonprofits founded. Our organization conducts research to identify the most promising potential charitable interventions, then runs a training program that incubates 10+ evidence-based charities per year. Focus areas include animal advocacy, health policy, mental health, and family planning. HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Your role will be to lead the operations department and help Charity Entrepreneurship, and dozens of new charities, to run highly effectively. Many new organizations are slow to have an impact due to their struggle with the logistics of running an organization. A strong operations lead can make a huge difference, positively impacting the lives of thousands of animals and humans. You will also have a significant role in shaping the long-term operations team. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is diverse and challenging, requiring a problem solver’s mindset and strong attention to detail. Our organization is unconventional, and, as we help many different charities, the work ends up being highly diverse with often an unclear path forward. The Senior Operations Lead needs to excel under uncertainty and develop adequate solutions to a wide range of dilemmas. As an operational lead, you are responsible for finance, accounting, logistics, HR, and grant management. Tasks will include the following: Managing other members of the operations team Creating hiring contracts and grant agreements; helping create onboarding processes Leading any HR work Coordinating incoming and outgoing grants Determining the best investment strategies for runway money Filing year-end tax forms Finding a larger office space for our growing team Coordinating with multiple newly-founded charities to set up earlier-stage operations systems Determining strategies for accommodation and living costs reimbursements for program attendees Creating flexible, versatile systems that could be used by new charities in the future Overseeing accounts and bookkeeping Working with the CEO of Charity Entrepreneurship to oversee CE UK establishment as a legal entity and registered charity in the UK (to complement our existing Canadian and Indian charity registration) Coordinating with the Charity Commission to secure charitable status and ensure ongoing compliance with the Charity Commission’s requirements Given the relatively small size of our nonprofit, the ideal candidate would also have skills in more general areas, such as communications and finance, in order to assist with these tasks based on organizational needs. WHAT WE NEED Passion for doing good in the world and an excitement for helping Charity Entrepreneurship expand to new projects and/or launch additional charities Background doing similar work Enthusiasm for creating and optimizing systems Intelligent and quick learner Creative problem-solver Detail-oriented individual Excellent time-management skills Minimum intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets Solid interpersonal skills Calm under pressure Comfortable with risk and ambiguity Good organizational skills and ability to organize tasks and big projects coherently You can see more about  what makes a good operations lead here BONUSES ​​Interest in founding an effective charity in the future Understanding of Canadian and/or UK tax systems Comprehension of Quickbooks Local to London or willing to relocate Have followed the written output from Charity Science or Charity Entrepreneurship projects Good understanding of effective altruism concepts BENEFITS Work in a job with a huge impact on the world Get to know the Charity Entrepreneurship team and work in a startup culture Gain experience with an effective altruism nonprofit Work with like-minded, dedicated, and compassionate teammates Be part of a casual environment, with little organizational bureaucracy Get a strong resume reference and build a wide set of skills Enjoy flexible work hours and environment  Receive training in important skill-sets​​ FINE PRINT Expected hours: Full-time Reports to: CEO or COO Location: London-based Pay: Amount dependent on role fit and employee needs; £20,000-£40,000 Application deadline: January 27th The strongest candidates will be contacted for the first-stage interview

ABOUT CHARITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP The best charities in the world have a huge impact. Charity Entrepreneurship is a startup incubator dedicated to getting more great nonprofits founded. The organization conducts research to identify the most promising potential charitable interventions, and then runs an annual program to incubate high-impact charity startups. Focus areas include animal advocacy, health policy, mental health, and family planning. HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Your role will be to lead the operations department and help Charity Entrepreneurship, and dozens of new charities, run highly effectively. Many new organizations struggle, or are slow to have an impact, due to their struggle with the logistics of running an organization. A strong operations lead can make a huge difference, helping to positively impact the lives of thousands of humans and animals. You will also have a significant role in shaping the long-term operations team. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is diverse and challenging, requiring a problem solver’s mindset and strong attention to detail. Our organization is unconventional, and, as we incubate many different charities, the work ends up being highly diverse. The Junior operations lead needs to excel with details and systems implement adequate solutions to a wide range of dilemmas. Tasks will include the following: Coordinating incoming and outgoing grants Filing year-end tax forms Conducting bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll Improving office functions Coordinating with multiple newly-founded charities to stay legally compliant Tracking and providing reimbursements for program attendees and staff Creating hiring contracts and grant agreements, assisting with onboarding processes Working with the operations lead of Charity Entrepreneurship to oversee CE UK establishment as a legal entity and registered charity in the UK, to complement our existing Canadian and Indian charity registration Coordinating with the Charity Commission to secure charitable status, and ensuring ongoing compliance with the Charity Commission’s requirements. Given the relatively small size of our nonprofit, the ideal candidate would also have skills in more general areas, such as communications, in order to assist with these tasks based on organizational needs. WHAT WE NEED Passion for doing good in the world and an excitement for helping Charity Entrepreneurship expand to new projects and/or launch additional charities Intelligent and quick learner Detail-oriented individual Excellent time-management skills Minimum intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets Solid interpersonal skills Calm under pressure Comfortable with risk and ambiguity Good organizational skills and ability to organize tasks and big projects coherently You can see more about  what makes a good operations lead here . BONUSES ​Interest in founding an effective charity in the future Understanding of Canadian and/or UK tax systems Comprehension of Quickbooks Local to London, or willing to relocate Have followed the written output from any Charity Science or Charity Entrepreneurship projects A good understanding of effective altruism concepts BENEFITS ​​Work in a job that has a huge impact on the world Get to know the Charity Entrepreneurship team and work in a startup culture Gain experience with an effective altruism nonprofit Work with like-minded, dedicated, and compassionate teammates Be part of a casual environment with little organizational bureaucracy Get a strong resume reference and build a wide set of skills Enjoy flexible working hours and environment  Receive training in important skill-sets. FINE PRINT Expected hours: Full-time​ Location: London-based Pay: Amount dependent on role fit and employee needs; £20,000-£30,000 Application deadline: January 27th The strongest candidates will be contacted for the first-stage interview

PETA is looking for an analytically minded researcher who has a passion for animal rights. This position involves conducting research on a wide variety of animal rights topics, applying critical thinking skills, and preparing analyses for review by departments within PETA. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of research experience and a thorough knowledge of animal rights issues. If you have a firm grasp on the scientific method and a desire to help further the animal rights movement, apply today!      Position Objective: To conduct research projects in order to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Ensure factual accuracy and sourcing for a variety of projects related to PETA's campaign work • Consult with the information officer and others regarding research needs •Prepare analyses for review • Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for PETA projects • Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Minimum of two years of research experience • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment • Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Adherence to a vegan lifestyle • Demonstrated support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization