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VAAR is seeking a dedicated, highly-organized, experienced, and compassionate Animal Caretaker to assist our team in the daily operations of our sanctuary and help the organization expand into projects that will prevent animal suffering in central Vietnam. 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. There is a lot of enrichment to be done for the animals each day, as well as shelter management to ensure we have a safe and secure environment for our rescues. 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. Vietnam's borders are open and there are currently no COVID restrictions.   Job Description: Shelter...

Summary: The Site Operations Technician plays an important role on the sanctuary team, performing hands-on maintenance and repairs for all buildings and equipment at our Watkins Glen location. The Site Operations Technician reports to the Site Operations Manager . Responsibilities: Work with Site Operations Manager to ensure that facilities projects are successfully completed in the following areas: Building and Home Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system maintenance Fencing and gates Supply Orders Construction Projects Evaluate maintenance and project needs, coordinate research as needed and implement improvements/changes as approved by Site Operations Manager Maintain building and equipment safety standards as determined by the organization Coordinate appointments with outside contractors as needed Use computerized maintenance software to track and complete work orders Assist with...

Live-In Operations and Shelter Manager FREE housing, full-time Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949 www.animalplace.org BACKGROUND Animal Place is a farmed animal sanctuary for 400 animals including cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, donkeys, and rabbits. We extend compassion to all life with a special emphasis on farmed animals. Our permanent 600-acre sanctuary is in Grass Valley, CA and our Rescue & Adoption Center is in Petaluma, CA. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Oversee the maintenance of buildings, land, and fleet of 10 vehicles. Interface with all contractors. Work closely with the Animal Care Director in assisting with animal care duties. Management - Plan, organize and prioritize daily and weekly tasks - Identify areas needing repair and plan to carry through - Supervise and manage contractors - Oversee and help volunteers supplying maintenance services such as carpentry, painting, and landscaping. - Keep...

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...

Position Objective: 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.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Creating...

Overview:  Ready to join the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition team? Factory Farming Awareness Coalition educates and empowers individuals and communities to support just and sustainable food systems. If you are passionate about our mission, want to make a difference for animals, the planet, and the people who work in and are impacted by factory farming, join us! About FFAC: From social justice to public health to sustainability, factory farming is one of the most serious issues facing the planet. By educating young people and stakeholder audiences about the realities of factory farming, FFAC works to build both a consumer base for a sustainable, compassionate food system and an informed citizenry that supports cultural and legislative change. About the Position: FFAC is seeking an educational coordinator in the Bay Area to raise awareness about factory farming and empower people to make sustainable, compassionate food choices. The primary...