Animal Equality
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Apr 17, 2019
Full time
Terms of Employment: Full Time, At-Will, Exempt
Reports to: International Director of Investigations
Position Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Objective:
To work with the International Director of Investigations in conducting research, compiling evidence and writing reports on factory farming industries examined through field investigations and document analysis.
General Responsibilities:
conduct online research into selected farmed animal companies
develop and maintain databases related to corporate connections, common agricultural practices, and animal welfare policies
monitor government notices of animal welfare violations and make FOIA requests for supporting documents
support the Director of Investigations in maintaining best investigative practices across all of Animal Equality’s international offices
review photo and video evidence collected by field investigators
logistical support for field investigations
organizing and maintaining video server
write reports based on evidence obtained by field investigators
other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
degree in criminology, animal law, animal sciences or related field
excellent research, writing and editing skills
highly analytical approach to viewing graphic material filmed inside slaughterhouses and factory farms
ability to compile data from a variety of scholarly sources in support of investigative findings
comfortable working with various digital imaging formats, file transfer applications and server software
advanced knowledge of factory farming systems, standard practices, and welfare concerns
basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere and Prelude
ability to work independently and complete projects under strict deadlines
proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality with sensitive materials at all times
adherence to a vegan lifestyle
commitment to the objectives of the organization
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Casual office environment includes companion animals.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
