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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. Job Overview The Events and Volunteer Manager or Coordinator will report to the Development Director and will work closely with other managerial staff. This position is responsible for our entire events suite including fundraising events, special tours, and weddings. In addition, this position manages all aspects of our intern and volunteer recruitment, retention, and stewardship. This position requires regular weekend and evening work during our visiting season. Key Responsibilities Include:   -Manages all on-site fundraising events, including festivals and our annual Gala. This includes recruiting vendors, auction items, raffle items, and assisting in corporate sponsorship, as well as overall planning and day-of logistics. -Implements weekend programs such as Twilight Tours and Second Saturdays, requiring at least two Saturdays a month during our open season. -Leads wedding program, including giving tours to prospects, managing logistics, and coordinating with other key staff to meet revenue goals. -Creates and implements volunteer retention, recruitment, and stewardship program, working closely with all departments to assess current and ongoing needs. -Works across departments to recruit and retain interns, as well as coordinating all aspects of housing. Additional Responsibilities Include: -Maintains online forms for volunteers, interns, weddings, vendors, and events. -Remains on call during all weddings. -Develops strong relationships with vendors and corporations and grows relationships to create a strong stream of prospects year over year. -Works closely with other members of Development to ensure that donors are stewarded properly during and post event. -Works to achieve financial goals for events and volunteer sign up targets.   This position requires standing and sitting for hours at a time, interacting with farmed animals, and moving around the large Sanctuary property for tours, events, and donor visits. Weekend work will be required as well as additional responsibilities based on emerging needs and opportunities. Pay and benefits are competitive. Qualifications 1-2 years events and/or volunteer management experience required for the coordinator level position and 3-4 years experience in event and volunteer management required for the manager level position Preferred auction or in-kind solicitation experience Ability to work regular weekend hours Capacity to achieve revenue and attendance targets Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask Proficiency in or ability to learn database management and reporting Dedication to the mission of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Thrives in a fast-paced work environment Experience in project management Strong personal and customer service skills including relationship building   To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of Kirstie Kimball   Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer, committed to values of diversity and inclusion.

Regulatory Testing Analyst Seeking a scientist with at least two years of work experience in toxicology pharmacology, environmental health, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or a related fieldtoimplement human-relevant test methods and minimize the use of animals in domestic and international chemical and pharmaceutical testing policies and guidelines. About the Physicians Committee The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through ethical and effective scientific research and public health policy. For more information about our work, visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Research and Regulatory Affairs Team The Physicians Committee’s Research and Regulatory Affairs team is comprised of experts in human-relevant research, education, and testing methods. We collaborate with regulatory, industrial, and academic scientists to develop, assess, and promote alternatives to the use of animals in science. We engage decision-makers in government and industry to make change. About this Career Opportunity The regulatory testing analyst will work with the Physicians Committee staff and external collaborators to promote the funding and acceptance of nonanimal test methods, train and engage toxicologists, and devise strategies to make favorable changes to policies and regulations. Essential functions include: Work creatively and independently to reduce and replace the use of animals in corporate, government, and university research and testing programs Organize workshops, webinars, or other events to advance the department’s goals Travel to scientific conferences and meetings to present work and/or advocate for alternatives to animals to other professionals Author posts and other web copy to keep our web-based toxicology resources up to date Read, analyze, and provide written or oral comment on scientific and policy documents related to animal research or testing Interpret scientific literature and research related to the use of animals or methods to replace the use of animals in toxicology Publish and/or present original or collaborative research Work with the Physicians Committee’s communications department to promote our work through social, traditional, and trade media Hold formal meetings with scientists, government officials, and companies that use animals to advance our goals Provide scientific support to the research and regulatory testing departments as needed This is a full-time position, ideally located at the Physicians Committee’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line), with the possibility of a remote working arrangement. Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate for this position will: Have a degree in toxicology, pharmacology, environmental health, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or a related field Have at least two years of experience related to toxicological assessment or regulations Have a thorough understanding of concepts in toxicology and pharmacology including in vivo, in vitro, and in silico test methods and familiarity with the laws, regulations, and practices related to toxicological testing Be passionate about alternatives to the use of animals in research, education, and testing Be able to strongly yet diplomatically advocate for our position Be familiar with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) test guidelines and regulatory requirements Be able to independently determine and implement strategies and capitalize on opportunities for collaboration with external stakeholders Be an excellent oral and written communicator Be willing to travel, present, and network to further our message and build connections to facilitate progress How to Apply We require a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please tell us about your work experience, professional goals, and your interest in our mission. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.