The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Seeking human resources professional with at least five years of experience to support leadership and staff by facilitating a variety of strategic, operational, and administrative functions at 90-person nonprofit organization working to save and improve human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research.
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 Human Resources Team
The Physicians Committee’s human resources team supports leadership and staff by facilitating a variety of strategic, operational, and administrative functions. We partner with team members to create a positive and engaging workplace culture and promote organizational health and best practices. Our keys to success include having a positive and outgoing attitude, being detail-oriented and thorough, and continually exploring new ideas and approaches to our work. We look for and assume the best in others and strive to build a positive dialog in order to advance our work. We prioritize personal and professional development.
About this Career Opportunity
We’re looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our team of three to support our staff of approximately 90 employees. Our team’s goals include:
Building our team together : partnering with our colleagues to recruit, hire and onboard team members, interns, consultants and volunteers
Developing our skills together : partnering with our colleagues to identify development needs and to coordinate or facilitate training
Creating our culture together : partnering with our colleagues to reinforce our core values, promote organizational health and best practices, and to foster an environment in which we can all do our best work
Administration : helping our colleagues maximize their benefits and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws
This is a full-time position located at the Physicians Committee’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line)
Who We’re Looking For
Work life at Physicians Committee is fast-paced, exciting, and challenging! We’re looking for a team member who will be passionate about the creating an optimal workplace culture and environment for our team of hardworking and visionary professionals. And we’re also looking for somebody who is passionate about our vision to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on disease prevention, plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. Applicants should have at least five years of experience working in human resources and an eagerness to work hard and go the extra mile for our team members. Presentation and project management skills are a plus.
How to Apply
In your cover letter, please tell us about your human resources experience, professional goals and your interest in Physicians Committee’s mission. Click here to apply online . We look forward to hearing from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Seeking human resources professional with at least five years of experience to support leadership and staff by facilitating a variety of strategic, operational, and administrative functions at 90-person nonprofit organization working to save and improve human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research.
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 Human Resources Team
The Physicians Committee’s human resources team supports leadership and staff by facilitating a variety of strategic, operational, and administrative functions. We partner with team members to create a positive and engaging workplace culture and promote organizational health and best practices. Our keys to success include having a positive and outgoing attitude, being detail-oriented and thorough, and continually exploring new ideas and approaches to our work. We look for and assume the best in others and strive to build a positive dialog in order to advance our work. We prioritize personal and professional development.
About this Career Opportunity
We’re looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our team of three to support our staff of approximately 90 employees. Our team’s goals include:
Building our team together : partnering with our colleagues to recruit, hire and onboard team members, interns, consultants and volunteers
Developing our skills together : partnering with our colleagues to identify development needs and to coordinate or facilitate training
Creating our culture together : partnering with our colleagues to reinforce our core values, promote organizational health and best practices, and to foster an environment in which we can all do our best work
Administration : helping our colleagues maximize their benefits and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws
This is a full-time position located at the Physicians Committee’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line)
Who We’re Looking For
Work life at Physicians Committee is fast-paced, exciting, and challenging! We’re looking for a team member who will be passionate about the creating an optimal workplace culture and environment for our team of hardworking and visionary professionals. And we’re also looking for somebody who is passionate about our vision to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on disease prevention, plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. Applicants should have at least five years of experience working in human resources and an eagerness to work hard and go the extra mile for our team members. Presentation and project management skills are a plus.
How to Apply
In your cover letter, please tell us about your human resources experience, professional goals and your interest in Physicians Committee’s mission. Click here to apply online . We look forward to hearing from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
PETA Foundation
Position Objective:
To obtain free and paid placement of PETA public service announcements (PSAs) and advertisements for billboards, print media, TV, radio, and online media
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Develop new pitch ideas and revamp pitches in order to increase free or reduced-rate placement of PSAs and ads
• Develop and implement strategies for generating PSA and ad placement
• Develop and maintain relationships with sales representatives and PSA directors to negotiate free or reduced-rate placements
• Determine the effectiveness of PSA pitches and make recommendations based on these determinations
• Ensure proper timing of PSA pitches in order to avoid conflicts with other media calendar items
• Develop and maintain all records of PSA and ad placements
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Three years of marketing or advertising experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the advertising industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing with advertising representatives
• Proven excellent project-management, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills
• Proven exceptional verbal communication skills and exceptional writing and editing abilities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
• Proven ability to make sound judgments and work both independently and as part of a team
• Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and keep track of numerous projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a consistent pattern of proactively suggesting solutions
• 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 obtain free and paid placement of PETA public service announcements (PSAs) and advertisements for billboards, print media, TV, radio, and online media
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Develop new pitch ideas and revamp pitches in order to increase free or reduced-rate placement of PSAs and ads
• Develop and implement strategies for generating PSA and ad placement
• Develop and maintain relationships with sales representatives and PSA directors to negotiate free or reduced-rate placements
• Determine the effectiveness of PSA pitches and make recommendations based on these determinations
• Ensure proper timing of PSA pitches in order to avoid conflicts with other media calendar items
• Develop and maintain all records of PSA and ad placements
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Three years of marketing or advertising experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the advertising industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing with advertising representatives
• Proven excellent project-management, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills
• Proven exceptional verbal communication skills and exceptional writing and editing abilities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
• Proven ability to make sound judgments and work both independently and as part of a team
• Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and keep track of numerous projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a consistent pattern of proactively suggesting solutions
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
PETA Foundation
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:
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is preferred, 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
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan diet
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
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:
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is preferred, 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
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan diet
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
PETA Foundation
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 south eastern Virginia. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends! Experience in high volume surgery 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)
Qualifications:
Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine
Current Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain one
One year of experience practicing veterinary medicine preferred
Experience with high-volume spay-and-neuter surgeries desired
Possession of or ability to obtain a DEA controlled-substance registration
Proven effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Willingness and ability to travel to various clinic stops throughout Hampton Roads
A valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
Commitment to the objectives of the mobile clinic division and its mission
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 south eastern Virginia. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends! Experience in high volume surgery 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)
Qualifications:
Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine
Current Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain one
One year of experience practicing veterinary medicine preferred
Experience with high-volume spay-and-neuter surgeries desired
Possession of or ability to obtain a DEA controlled-substance registration
Proven effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Willingness and ability to travel to various clinic stops throughout Hampton Roads
A valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
Commitment to the objectives of the mobile clinic division and its mission
PETA Foundation
Position Objective:
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is looking to hire an organized, detail-oriented animal rights advocate to analyze and compile evidence gathered during field observations and to draft legal complaints and public education materials. This "behind-the-scenes" work plays a major role in PETA's work, shining a spotlight on the plight of animals who are abused on factory farms, in slaughterhouses, in laboratories, in circuses, and in other cruel industries. Meticulous attention to detail and a systematic approach are required. Experience in court reporting, criminal law practice, police or humane investigative work, or animal welfare regulatory enforcement may be helpful.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Take ownership of and work multiple facets of field observations, including:
o Review and log field observers' notes and identify and propose avenues of pursuing violations and other items of potential interest
o View, carefully listen to and transcribe recordings, and catalog incidents for use in complaints and/or publication
o Independently assess evidence for violations of laws and regulations and draft detailed complaints to various agencies
o Coordinate and lead internal and external meetings, including with public officials and humane agents, related to the public release of field observations
o Perform a variety of writing, research, and administrative tasks in preparation for the public release of field observations
• Initiate research and interpretation of a variety of animal-protection issues in order to further field observations
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to transcribe audio recordings and describe contents of video recordings accurately
• Proven meticulous attention to detail and excellent analytical and editing skills
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth legal and other research
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments
• Proven excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle many issues simultaneously
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Willingness and ability 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
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's position on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Position Objective:
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is looking to hire an organized, detail-oriented animal rights advocate to analyze and compile evidence gathered during field observations and to draft legal complaints and public education materials. This "behind-the-scenes" work plays a major role in PETA's work, shining a spotlight on the plight of animals who are abused on factory farms, in slaughterhouses, in laboratories, in circuses, and in other cruel industries. Meticulous attention to detail and a systematic approach are required. Experience in court reporting, criminal law practice, police or humane investigative work, or animal welfare regulatory enforcement may be helpful.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Take ownership of and work multiple facets of field observations, including:
o Review and log field observers' notes and identify and propose avenues of pursuing violations and other items of potential interest
o View, carefully listen to and transcribe recordings, and catalog incidents for use in complaints and/or publication
o Independently assess evidence for violations of laws and regulations and draft detailed complaints to various agencies
o Coordinate and lead internal and external meetings, including with public officials and humane agents, related to the public release of field observations
o Perform a variety of writing, research, and administrative tasks in preparation for the public release of field observations
• Initiate research and interpretation of a variety of animal-protection issues in order to further field observations
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to transcribe audio recordings and describe contents of video recordings accurately
• Proven meticulous attention to detail and excellent analytical and editing skills
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth legal and other research
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments
• Proven excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle many issues simultaneously
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Willingness and ability 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
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's position on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
PETA Foundation
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 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
