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Position Objective: To conduct PETA's work with major corporations   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Develop and carry out action plans for PETA's work with major corporations • Decide on and maintain effective contacts with major corporations in order to further PETA's work • Prepare and deliver presentations to executives in order to make the case for animal welfare changes • Attend and speak at annual shareholder meetings of major corporations • Draft shareholder resolutions and supporting statements regarding animal issues with major corporations • Research the animal welfare guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations • Research and work with firms that hold large amounts of stock in major corporations that abuse animals • Represent PETA's corporate campaigns to the media and the general public • Travel to attend meetings or news conferences • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor      Qualifications: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience  • Minimum of two years of previous experience in advocacy, public relations, or corporate affairs • Demonstrated ability to comfortably create and deliver presentations, address and overcome objections, and negotiate and close deals • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven exceptional organizational and writing skills • Demonstrated effective research skills • Willingness and ability to travel extensively • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization   

Modern mobile clinic seeking veterinarian: With over 150,000 surgeries performed since 2001, we help reduce the dog and cat overpopulation crisis in and around the pleasant river town of Norfolk in south eastern Virginia.  Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends!  Experience in high volume surgery preferred, caring about animal welfare a must.     Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Perform surgical sterilizations and other surgeries as required Oversee and perform surgical monitoring, the administration of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs, and post-surgical monitoring through discharge Promote the humane care and treatment of animals Administer vaccines to clinic patients Comply with the applicable state and federal laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)   Qualifications: Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine Current Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain one One year of experience practicing veterinary medicine preferred Experience with high-volume spay-and-neuter surgeries desired Possession of or ability to obtain a DEA controlled-substance registration Proven effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Willingness and ability to travel to various clinic stops throughout Hampton Roads A valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record Commitment to the objectives of the mobile clinic division and its mission

WHO WE ARE The Humane League is an international nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change. The Humane League fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. The corporate relations department is seeking a fellow who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding of corporate welfare reform. The fellow in this position will be responsible for researching and updating company data for The Humane League’s corporate work, assist in the development of new strategies, and will have an opportunity to connect with companies in direct dialogue about their welfare policies.  YOUR OPPORTUNITY Experience the work culture of The Humane League, and learn what it’s really like to work within the animal protection movement. Gain a deep understanding of welfare reform and will contribute to tangible improvements for potentially billions of chickens. Hone research skills and the ability to solve problems creatively. Learn about the food industry, supply chain, and current welfare standards.  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Create and update company data for our corporate database. Assist with developing company-specific strategies conducting research and organizing in a provided strategy portfolio document. Correspond with corporate contacts about their broiler welfare policies. Based on interest, the fellow will keep up to date on the latest industry news relevant to a particular sector and create quick summaries to update the corporate relations team. Research assigned food companies, potentially to include information about corporate structure, products, relationships to other entities, investors, and executives. Help build our strategy around outreach and meetings. QUALIFICATIONS Age over 18 years old, with a high school diploma, GED, or college diploma. Exemplify a strong commitment to The Humane League’s philosophy and activism methodology.  Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy. Creativity and self-motivation. Highly proficient in word processing and spreadsheets. Experience with research preferred. Experience or education related to business or finance not required, but a plus. *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based visa status. Other Details You Need to Know: This fellowship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week. The Humane League offers school credit or a paid stipend as compensation for your time.  The stipend for this fellowship is $2400. The Humane League does not provide health benefits to fellows. Fellowships are project-based, 3-month programs, starting in January, May, and September. All fellowships are remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home. *Please note, this application closes on July 19th.

Our passionate research team investigates the impact of various strategies for helping animals in order to provide the best possible advice to animal advocates, donors, and charities. We bring a high level of dedication, intelligence, compassion, and resourcefulness to work every day. We are an agile and fast-moving organization that shifts rapidly to meet our goals; individuals who are comfortable with a fast pace and a remote/virtual workplace do well here. We are looking for new researchers to join our team in evaluating animal charities, evaluating interventions, and conducting foundational research. This position will involve developing and implementing research department strategies and activities—including designing, managing, and executing research projects and conducting data analysis and program evaluation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a robust understanding of effective ways to help animals. The ideal candidate will have strong reasoning and communication skills, and will bring to ACE a relevant background (in animal advocacy, evaluation, or a related academic field) that differentiates their views from those of others on our team.

Title : Head of Communications Reports to : Director of Operations Location : London or Berlin preferred; Remote possible Hours : Full-time Deadline: July 15th 2019 BEYOND CARNISM Beyond Carnism is a US-based, international organization dedicated to exposing and transforming carnism , the invisible belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals. Beyond Carnism is the first and only organization that focuses exclusively on carnism, making it a pioneering and landmark institution and a hub of international carnism-awareness activity. Inspired by the writings of our founder and president Melanie Joy, our programs and campaigns are innovative and powerful, and have been proven to have a significant global impact. We are run by a committed, compassionate, and exceptionally talented team in the US and Europe. Beyond Carnism is a young, vibrant organization with significant potential to grow our programs and increase our impact. We are also in the process of rebranding to incorporate a broader focus that includes social transformation, relational literacy (understanding healthy relational dynamics), and mindfulness. We are seeking a talented, dedicated, self-directed individual with a commitment to strategic thinking, animal rights, social justice, relational health, and personal integrity to join our team and help take Beyond Carnism to the next level. POSITION OVERVIEW The Head of Communications will oversee and coordinate all external communications, helping to improve and grow our social media presence, increase funding opportunities, and enhance public engagement with our work. Tasks include developing and overseeing the organization’s communications strategy, coordinating public relations activities, producing media reports, drafting press releases, editing Melanie Joy’s writing when needed, and helping develop and edit content for campaigns (videos, articles, etc.). The Head of Communications will also review and revise internal communications when necessary, to help ensure messaging is consistent and clear. The successful candidate will have excellent English written and spoken communication skills, and will ideally have a background in professional (English) writing and thorough knowledge of the animal rights movement. They will also be committed to the Beyond Carnism mission. The Head of Communications role is both strategic and hands-on. It includes managing a small team that works on content and social media and directly carrying out PR and copy editing, as well as driving the communications strategy during this exciting stage of organizational development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and oversee external communications Develop and oversee the organization’s communications strategy Oversee all content production, media communications, and social media strategy Coordinate all public relations activities Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics Write and edit content Regularly assess the effectiveness of the Beyond Carnism communications channels and put in place measures that will create awareness and momentum as well as test the effectiveness of communications activities Provide editorial support to Melanie Joy when needed Review and revise internal communications when necessary SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for a highly organized, action-oriented, self-directed individual who has a strong commitment to social justice, animal rights, relationality, mindfulness, effective altruism, and the mission of Beyond Carnism. The Head of Communications will embody the core values of Beyond Carnism and should also be able to work independently (without close oversight), and possess the following: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications/PR management or editorial  role Experience developing and implementing communications strategies An excellent eye for, and commitment to, detail Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written and a familiarity with nonviolent communication Excellent editorial skills Proven track record in public relations Thorough knowledge of carnism and the vegan movement; experience in working in animal rights a plus Ability to work accurately and efficiently Ability to work on tight deadlines and effectively manage priorities Excellent organizational skills Willingness to take on different responsibilities and tasks as needed Understanding of and commitment to the principles of effective altruism Strong commitment to the mission and values of Beyond Carnism, including a commitment to intersectionality and a willingness to become literate about privilege and oppression Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders including donors and board members Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds Experience and strong track record of effectively supervising staff Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills Commitment to maintaining a healthy work/life balance Interest in mindfulness a plus To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and CV to Flavia D’Erasmo, Director of Operations, at fderasmo@carnism.org.

Jewish Veg – an international nonprofit organization devoted to vegan advocacy in the continent’s Jewish community – is seeking a part-time or full-time East Coast Engagement Manager based in the New York metropolitan area to advance the organization’s rapid growth. The East Coast Engagement Manager will primarily conduct outreach for Jewish Veg and implement programming in New York City and nationally, and will assist in fundraising as well. This employee is a respected member of the Jewish Veg professional team, providing input into strategic decisions. Program Functions Plans and coordinates all facets of Jewish Veg events, particularly in the New York City area. Serves as lead liaison in all facets of operation of Jewish Veg’s New York City Chapter. Performs marketing and outreach for all programs in coordination with Programming staff. . Participates in creation and facilitation of new short- and long-term programs to promote the message of Jewish Veg. Gives speaking presentations as part of the Jewish Veg Speakers Bureau. Coordinates the Jewish Veg presence at festivals and other similar events and staffs the Jewish Veg table in the New York City area (and occasionally elsewhere). Represents the organization in written and oral communication with Board members, other Jewish Veg members, prospective members, representatives of external organizations, and vendors. Fulfills administrative duties and the duties of other staff members on an as-needed basis. Development Functions Develops and implement a variety of revenue-generation efforts, focusing chiefly on the New York City area: Donor acquisition and cultivation. Major gift research and prospecting. Electronic fundraising campaigns. Foundation grants research and writing. Celebrity outreach. Creates print and online development materials. Helps maintain and augment the organization’s donor database. Plans and staffs fundraising events. Skills and Attributes Strong written and oral communication skills. Willingness to work long hours on a frequent but not regular basis. Willingness to travel to represent organization. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a team environment. Absolutely mandatory: a passion for vegan advocacy. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Event management and resource development experience desirable. Location Works remotely, but preferred consideration given to candidates in the New York City metropolitan area. To Apply Interested and qualified candidates can submit a cover letter and resume.