24 jobs found

The Physicians Committee is seeking a professional with at least one year of experience in office management, administration, and/or customer service for office management position with D.C. nonprofit promoting health. About the Physicians Committee The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Office Services Team The office services team is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure, functional, and efficient work environment for team members and visitors. About this Career Opportunity We are looking for...

ProVeg International is seeking an experienced Trusts/Foundations Manager to improve and expand our international fundraising efforts. As Trusts/Foundations Manager, you will be responsible for research and coordination of international grant, trust, and foundation applications, development of project and core-cost proposals and reporting for secured funds. International Fundraising is a small, agile team responsible for international income and support for national fundraising efforts so a collaborative approach is a must. You will work together with the rest of the International Fundraising team to support ProVeg fundraising processes and country offices with their grant applications where there are 5-6 figure opportunities and language constraints allow. You are a team player, ready to support and pivot when deadlines and capacities require it in order to deliver our overall goal of increasing our global income by several million dollars in the next three to five years....

VAAR is seeking a dedicated, highly-organized, experienced, and compassionate Shelter Manager and Vet Tech/Nurse to oversee the daily operations of our sanctuary in Hoi An, and help the organization expand into projects that will prevent animal suffering in central Vietnam. The Manager will be working alongside the sanctuary’s Founder and Director to understand the intricate challenges and systemic solutions to preventing animal suffering. Taking care of animals is much more than feeding them. A clean shelter is essential to ensuring the health of the animals, and as the Founder ran their own nonprofit veterinary clinic for several years, they will train you on how to maintain clinic standards. When we have enough funding, we will re-start our mobile vet clinic for medical animal emergencies with local poverty-stricken families, as well as vaccination and sterilization community projects. Vietnam's borders are now open and there are currently no COVID...

Position Objective: Offer and provide animal and family services to existing and potential clients in Hampton Roads, Virginia and North Carolina   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Perform daily Community outreach advertising, offering and providing PETA's animal and family services in Virginia and North Carolina, including spay/neuter surgeries and related transport, rabies vaccinations and other veterinary and wellness services Contact potential and existing clients of PETA’s Community Animal Project (CAP) to offer animal and family services in Virginia and North Carolina Handle incoming calls from existing and potential clients requesting services, prepare and update case sheets for providing those services, and maintain records of services provided, including photographing conditions when appropriate Provide companion animal care and family services, including pick up and assistance to injured or unwanted animals File complaints...

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...

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 provide high-quality care for patients of high-volume mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian • Work under the direction of the veterinarian to prepare animals for surgery and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs • Monitor surgery patients from the administration of anesthesia through their full recovery and independently assess patients' readiness for discharge • Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and conduct appropriate recordkeeping and reporting • Comply with the applicable laws for licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration • Communicate with clients regarding post-operative patient care as well as the results of...

Position Objective: To provide departmental support and assist with the daily operations of PETA's Community Animal Project  Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Work closely with CAP's Supervisors and Field Outreach Workers to assist with fieldwork or other casework-related duties in the office and/or in the field • Transport animals to and from spay/neuter appointments and other veterinary appointments • Perform emergency first-aid procedures and euthanasia, as needed • Care for animals in PETA's animal shelter • Cross-train on assisting with PETA's mobile spay/neuter clinics • Assist CAP's Director in handling incoming calls, returning client phone calls, preparing case sheets, and other administrative tasks • Assist with the maintenance and stocking of CAP's guest rooms and related areas, including cabinets and closets • Participate in CAP's 24-hour emergency-pager rotation • Perform any...

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...

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...

Position Objective:  Create exciting, cutting-edge audio-visual productions aimed at promoting animal rights for the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • In consultation with the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations and in verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by them:      o Create exciting, cutting-edge videos based on requests from the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations      o Design, direct, and conduct video, audio, and photo shoots      o Create effects, titles, and other motion graphics      o Conceptualize and develop original content for audio-visual projects      o Work closely with the director, manager, and any other staff at the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations on creative aspects throughout production of audio-visual projects      o Take responsibility for the quality control of videos      o Archive and...

Animal rights advocacy organization seeks an excellent researcher with a strong academic background, solid detective skills, the ability to follow faint trails, and at least two years’ work experience and an advanced degree preferred. This position involves researching a wide variety of topics such as crocodile farming, cattle exports, and the training and housing of captive wildlife and domestic animals exploited in entertainment and for blood banks, applying critical thinking skills, preparing analyses for review, and submitting legal and government oversight agency complaints. Must support animal rights.   Position Objective: To conduct research projects in order to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Thoroughly investigate complex areas of animal exploitation and abuse, as assigned • Ensure factual accuracy and sourcing for a variety of projects related to PETA's campaign work • Consult with the information...

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...

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 southeastern Virginia. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends! Experience in high-volume surgery is 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) Requirements...

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...

About the PETA Foundation Legacy Gifts Team: Our close-knit team is comprised of dedicated individuals who work to assist special PETA supporters in funding the organization’s life-saving programs to help animals in need with unique giving opportunities. Through strategic marketing, relationship building, and interdepartmental collaboration, our team ensures PETA’s work for animals is possible far into the future. If you join our team, you will be changing the world for animals, one supporter at a time.   Position Objective: As a Legacy Gifts Assistant, you’ll provide vital administrative support to the PETA Foundation’s Legacy Gifts Department that enhances the cultivation and philanthropy of PETA’s supporters. You will maintain databases, prepare mailings to PETA members, fulfill requests for information and supplies, and complete special projects related to charitable giving while working remotely and from PETA’s Norfolk headquarters. The ideal candidate will be...

Position Objective: To process vendor payments weekly and other basic accounting duties   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Review, adjust, and export invoices submitted for payment into the accounting software • Add and remove users from invoice software, assist users with questions and training, troubleshoot software issues and contact company for assistance when necessary • Print, review and mail vendor checks weekly • Send wire and ACH payments a couple times a week using the bank account website • Print rush checks and/or send rush ACH or wire payments on an as needed basis • Make general journal entries in the accounting software as necessary, including monthly entries for reoccurring items such as dog houses and Facebook ads • Answer inquiries regarding paid and unpaid invoices • Complete monthly entries and reconciliations of prepaid, deposit, and postage accounts • Void checks and reverse invoices when corrections are required • Submit...

Position Objectives: • To advance animal rights by representing PETA to all forms of media • To oversee correspondence with media and advise staff on media interactions, including but not limited to outreach letters, arranging interviews and statements, Twitter pitches and other media outreach opportunities   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Handle incoming requests and inquiries from the media for interviews, statements, information, etc. • Secure interviews and media outreach opportunities, ensuring that PETA's message reaches national audiences with maximum impact and exposure • Write and edit official media statements and reaction letters, and send them to the appropriate media outlets • Proactively research current events and designate appropriate spokespeople to complete media interviews • Guide staff members in handling media requests and working with the media • Supervise media interviews, including after-hours and weekend media requests •...