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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...

Position Objective: To provide a wide range of high-level support to the president and the Office of the President   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Assign tasks to other departments and supervise their progress, alert president to any problems • Conduct research on a wide range of topics • Independently organize and sometimes attend speaking engagements, interviews, and book signings for the president • Oversee departmental financial records and the timely approval or denial of financial matters • Draft responses to inquiries about a wide range of animal rights topics and inquiries • Make domestic and international travel arrangements and keep a tight and accurate itinerary • Assist with development, research, marketing, and press coverage for the president's books and appearances • Arrange events such as PETA and PETA Foundation senior staff retreats, meetings, and in-house VIP gatherings • Maintain departmental databases. • Interact...