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Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is expanding our Caregiving Team and seeking a Full-Time Animal Caregiver    Woodstock Farm Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary, connect animals with people to advance veganism, and advocate for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. At the heart of our mission is the hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animals, advocating for animal rights, and educating the public about these issues. We host thousands of visitors every year through our event, tour, and volunteer programs. Located in New York state’s Hudson Valley region 90 minutes from New York City, the area boasts a rich cultural and artistic heritage, offering a rare mix of rural and cosmopolitan resources. This is a non-exempt, full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, on-site position reporting to the Shelter Director. Animal...

Assistant Caregiver, Wellness Watkins Glen, NY Summary: Wellness Assistant Caregivers are part of a team of shelter workers who are assigned one of four animal care areas each day: barn cleaning, animal feeding and watering, shelter projects, or animal health care assistance. Animal Care workers must be able to complete any of the four areas assigned and complete all tasks assigned within these animal care areas. Assistant Caregivers should have a strong desire and ability to do hands-on shelter work and a personal commitment to rescuing and protecting farm animals. Assistant Caregivers are vital team members of our shelters, where providing quality animal care is the number-one priority. Responsibilities: Animal feeding and maintaining animal-feeding schedules Animal watering and maintaining animal-watering schedules Shelter cleaning projects as assigned Assisting with animal health care and health checks   Qualifications:...

Do you have a fire in your belly and a dream in your heart to make our world more just and equitable for all beings? Do you want to work with a small but powerful group of people dedicated to systemic change and solidarity with other libratory movements? Do you want to apply your leadership and operations expertise to a cause that is aligned with all of your values, not just one of them?  Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is a vegan food justice organization that seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. Because the injustices in our food system are related, we passionately believe in animal rights, human rights, environmental justice, and putting the power of food in The People’s hands. We encourage food choices that reflect a more compassionate society by spotlighting the abuse of farmed animals,the depletion of natural resources, unfair working conditions for produce and food workers, and the unavailability of healthy foods...

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...

Position Objectives: • To advance animal rights and vegan initiatives by generating media coverage of PETA's campaigns • To coordinate outreach and correspondence with media representatives and establish long-lasting professional relationships to help ensure animal rights issues remain in the spotlight   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Prepare and service news releases for PETA campaigns • Develop targeted lists for issue and campaign coverage • Develop new pitch ideas and ways to revamp news releases and pitches in order to increase media coverage of PETA campaigns • Develop contacts and establish relationships with media representatives • Keep informed about PETA's work and media coverage • Keep informed about local and national news stories and track those that are relevant to PETA's campaigns • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience working in a professional environment...

Organizational Description Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and gives them care and sanctuary, connects animals with people to advance veganism, and advocates for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.   Grants and Foundations Coordinator The   Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Development Department is seeking a dedicated and organized Grants and Foundations Coordinator to join our team. The Grants and Foundations Coordinator will report to the Development Manager and will work closely with other members of the Development team, Executive Director, and administrative...

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 document conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and/or improper conduct            o Behave legally and professionally and bring...

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 document conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and/or improper conduct            o Behave legally and professionally and bring issues...