Employer: PETA
Position Objective:
To assist in PETA’s work with activists to increase the effectiveness and frequency of activism with the goal of encouraging a deeper commitment to animal rights and PETA to make the world a better place for all animals.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide support of local grassroots activism around the country and the world
- Assist coordinators in cultivating relationships with activists
- Provide support to activists who oversee PETA’s Vegan Starter Kit stands
- Correspond with a large volume of animal rights activists, including by phone, email, and social media.
- Help coordinate and lead PETA’s presence at local tabling and outreach events
- Coordinate activist-led tablings at various concerts and festivals around the country
- Find grassroots volunteers to assist other PETA departments with projects
- Assist with the development of activist organizations in areas of the country lacking leadership in order to strengthen PETA’s activist network
- Assist with maintaining PETA’s Action Team database
- Travel to demonstrations, festivals, or other events in support of PETA campaigns, as needed
- Help mentor people new to the vegan lifestyle
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of proven grassroots activist experience
- Commitment to animal rights issues and familiarity with PETA campaigns
- Outgoing and personable manner and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver’s license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Professional appearance and adherence to a 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
