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Position Objective: As a Gift Planning Data and Fulfillment Assistant, you’ll provide vital administrative support to the PETA Foundation’s Gift Planning Department that enhances the cultivation and solicitation of PETA’s donors. You will maintain databases, prepare donor mailings, fulfill requests for information, and complete special projects related to charitable giving.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Verify and input new PETA donor data, including demographic, donation, membership, and personal information in a timely and accurate manner • Use the department's database systems to generate acknowledgment letters, responses, and track fulfillment of PETA donors' requests for information • Maintain information on PETA's planned giving members and prospects • Assist with the preparation of mailings • Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software in order to improve data integrity and reporting • Complete special projects related to charitable giving • Assist with tasks related to planned giving, including conducting research and gathering information in order to address PETA donor needs • Work with other departments to accumulate and prepare information necessary for completing charitable-giving assignments • Maintain a clear understanding of PETA's objectives and programs • Maintain departmental information, files, and records • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • Minimum one year of experience in an office setting • Experience with fundraising software or similar database systems as well as the Windows operating system • Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times • Proven exceptional attention to detail and organization skills • Proven ability to work independently • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Position Objective: As a Corporate Giving Assistant, you are a fundraiser with a unique opportunity to be creative and share your enthusiasm for discovering vegan/cruelty-free companies and the products they sell. You will develop, maintain and propose strategies for over 100 of PETA’s business partners, cultivate prospects and leverage your relationships with companies to support PETA’s work.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: In consultation with PETA and in verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by it: • Maintaining and cultivating fundraising relationships with PETA’s business partners and prospects. • Develop and propose customized strategies and leveraging your relationships with companies to support PETA’s work via in-kind product donations and major gifts. • Support aspects of donor engagement in the social-media environment. Grow and enhance cultivation platforms including the PETA Mall website, its Facebook and Twitter pages, PETA’s coupon page, email campaigns and others. • Discover new company prospects and actively promote the PETA Business Friends and other corporate giving programs. • Draft responses to inquiries about a wide range of fundraising and animal rights topics and respond to inbound e-mails from PETA supporters, fundraisers, and third-party fundraising organizations. • Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with staff at all levels of PETA and the PETA Foundation, and with PETA’s business partners. • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • Minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising, corporate giving or philanthropic business partnerships. • Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with members, supporters and business partners. • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines in a professional manner • Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. • Professional appearance, adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle and familiar with vegan/cruelty-free shopping. • Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Professional experience with social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. • Proficiency with a variety of Microsoft Office programs and WordPress. • Commitment to the objectives of the organization.

Position Objectives: To assist with equipment, projects, and edit videos in the Audio/Visual (A/V) Department   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Handle high- and low-volume video file conversions, links, and encode requests • Assist editors with digitization and management of video files, including, but not limited to, syncing of footage, archiving, importing and exporting • Create edits based on various edit requests from the organization and its supported affiliates • Create effects, titles, and other basic motion graphics • Color correct video clips and color grade video projects • Edit audio levels and mix audio tracks, including voiceovers • Use discretion in choosing appropriate footage for video edits • Take responsibility for the quality control of videos • Assist with local video and photo shoots • Record voice-overs and monitor audio on video shoots • Create video breakdowns for legal review • Abide by any legal guidelines regarding video production from start to completion • Assist in producing A/V needs for PETA and PETA Foundation events and staff meetings • Research and advise on equipment needs • Maintain a digital-based inventory of A/V equipment • Support A/V team members with logistics when appropriate • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • One year of professional A/V experience • Familiarity with industrial-grade video, audio and photo equipment • Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously • Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a professional manner • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Position Objective: To provide the Regulatory Testing Department (RTD) with a wide range of support for projects that replace the use of animals in laboratory tests.  We offer a dynamic, nonprofit environment, and are looking for a detail-oriented professional to bring positive energy to what they do. This position is based in our Sam Simon Center in Norfolk, VA.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Assist RTD staff members with administrative tasks, including arranging travel, arranging postal mailings from the office, processing credit card expense reports, processing check requests, and handling all other financial needs of the department • Maintain standard operating procedure (SOP) documents for the department and manage the department's system on SharePoint • Schedule internal and external meetings via Outlook and GoToMeeting. We would also look to you to help with preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and following up on items from departmental calls. • Maintain the department director’s calendar and keep track of staff schedules • Host and record meetings and webinars via GoToMeeting • Help with planning events, such as scientific workshops and departmental retreats • Perform online research in support of RTD staff, including locating journal articles and contact information • Monitor links on the PETA RTD and PETA International Science Consortium websites to ensure they are working • Monitor Federal Register announcements for items of potential interest to the department • Serve as the department's liaison with various PETA departments and submit request forms to these departments on RTD staffers’ behalf • Serve as the department’s liaison with PETA’s international affiliates • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Two years of experience in an office setting • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat X Pro, SharePoint, and Doodle Polls • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Proven effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong working knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy • Demonstrated effective research skills • Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

Position Objective: To work on specific projects, as assigned by the president, to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct research, prepare analyses, and suggest strategies Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and briefing papers Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests, utilizing discretion and independent judgment Oversee Web content related to assigned projects Travel within and outside the U.S. on assignments Write speeches, give talks, and attend functions Perform any other duties, as assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: Degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of two years of research experience Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects Proven ability to exercise independent judgment Strong working knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle Previous public-speaking experience and the ability to comfortably create and deliver presentations Ability and willingness to travel Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. drivers' license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs. Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Position Objective: To assist People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in its work to push major corporations to eliminate cruel practices and products   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Perform advanced research and analysis on issues related to animal welfare, environmental impact, corporate supply chains, vegan alternatives, consumer trends, and more, to support PETA's Corporate Affairs department in its work with major corporations Prepare in-depth analyses in various formats including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Exercise sound judgment and confidentiality at all times Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: Degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of two years of previous experience as a research assistant or in another research role Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns Proven exceptional research abilities, including qualitative and quantitative analyses Outstanding analytical, and organizational skills Proven exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills and the proven ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 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