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Specifics: Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt Reports to: General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & Compliance Supervises: Office Manager  Location: Remote (Washington, DC office optional) Benefits: Remote work, flexible hours, health benefits, room for advancement  Salary: competitive. commensurate with experience Overview: Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a national non-profit animal protection charity working to disrupt animal agribusiness and create a kinder world for all. COK is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee the organization’s operational function, manage and fulfill HR needs, and assist with finance management.  Position Objective: Implement, monitor, build upon, and revise, as needed, COK’s operational systems and procedures to ensure federal, state, and local HR and financial compliance, improve internal processes, enhance internal efficiency, increase productivity, and accelerate growth. Work closely with General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & Compliance and Office Manager to meet internal and external requirements of the organization.   Primary Responsibilities: Manage and ensure that each department's operational function is performed in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with pre-defined goals Develop policies and procedures to ensure clear and consistent execution of programs and operations Oversee and improve internal management, communications, staff coaching, and continued education Facilitate and help manage interdepartmental communications to improve efficiency and flow of information Review and update existing organizational operating procedures on a regular basis and establish new procedures as needed Take lead on providing overall human resources services, including payroll, workers’ compensation, staff benefits, taxes, insurance, and federal/state/local compliance Execute staff onboarding and termination Take lead on coordinating yearly audit and requisite federal/state submissions Liaise with third parties, including accountant, audit firm, and insurance brokers Ensure compliance with organizational policies Review, update, and maintain job descriptions on an annual basis Promote positive and productive work culture  Manage personnel matters Assist with planning staff retreats Assist with employee relations and conduct troubleshooting, training programs, and disciplinary action as needed Assist in budget management and reporting, as well as, tracking overall goals and departmental expenses Oversee process to evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics Qualifications/Who We’re Looking For: Masters preferred or BA/BS degree in business, management, and/or non-profit management Proven experience (3+ years) in management of multiple department coordination, human resources, and finance. Project management or equivalent certifications preferred.  Excellent complex problem solving skills and analytical skills  Extremely detail-oriented and organized Strong writing, public speaking, and communications skills and experience Positive, assertive, and outgoing attitude, and strong interpersonal and social skills Familiarity with ADP, Zenefits (or similar platforms), and banking systems required Familiarity with Salesforce, Expensify, and Google Drive a plus Commitment to the core values of the organization Submit resume and cover letter.  

Specifics: Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt Reports to: Executive Vice President Supervises: Communications Manager  Location: Remote (Washington, DC office optional) Benefits: Remote work, flexible hours, health benefits, room for advancement into Senior Director of Communications and Publicity  Salary: competitive. commensurate with experience Overview: Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a national non-profit animal protection charity working to disrupt animal agribusiness and create a kinder world for all. COK is seeking a Director of Communications and Publicity, which is a new role encompassing traditional public relations work and leading our communications through strategic building and execution of our brand, messaging, and public face.  Position Objective: Build upon and standardize COK’s voice across the organization’s communications for maximum impact. Secure high-impact earned media and reach through other channels to elevate our profile. This high-level position incorporates analytical and creative thinking to amplify COK’s mission.  Primary Responsibilities: Evaluate the strength of COK’s communications and work with senior leadership, and key departments to develop and implement a program for COK’s messaging, voice, brand, and vision Design, manage, and execute COK’s messaging across platforms, including in communications to donors and supporters, the general public, earned media, and other avenues Develop relationships with key reporters and pitch stories and ideas to media outlets Identify key demographics and thought leaders and construct messages for high-impact engagement with them Coach and manage public-facing staff for messaging, brand impact and continuity, and conduct media training for speaking and messaging quality and content Draft written material for a variety of purposes within the organization, including press packs, press releases, development materials, web materials, etc. Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s work and its niche within the movement; craft and apply messaging to maximize the impact and reach of COK’s work Develop and execute a complete public relations strategy, set of processes and metrics, and written material, and integrate this into our strategic plan Arrange publicity opportunities such as speaking engagements, appearances, and interviews Draft talking points for our campaigns, investigations, legal advocacy, outreach, and any other public storytelling opportunities, and prepare our staff for press visits, conferences, and interviews Oversee social media activity to ensure effectiveness of our message and growth in engagement and following Qualifications/Who We’re Looking For: 5+ years experience working as a communications director, public relations lead, publicist, or similar work for an advocacy-oriented organization Master's degree or higher in public relations, communications, journalism, political science, marketing, or related field preferred Proven track record of developing communication strategies, implementing key initiatives, and creating and maintaining strong traditional and online media relationships Expertise and continuing professional development in the best practices of the public relations and communications fields Deep knowledge of farmed animal protection issues, or those in a similar advocacy field such as environmental protection, wildlife, or companion animal advocacy, and public health Positive, assertive, and outgoing attitude, and strong interpersonal and social skills Experience, training, or higher education in business management, project management, process development, entrepreneurship, or similar skills preferred  Strong overall leadership, management, and general problem solving skills required Excellent writing and public speaking skills and experience required, degree and training in these areas preferred Leadership/management experience, specifically in a remote-work environment Commitment to the organization’s mission Submit resume and cover letter.