PETA Foundation

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 to the superiors' attention            o Work closely with office-based staff to develop documented cases            o Cooperate fully in criminal, civil, and/or regulatory/administrative proceedings that result from field observations • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times   Requirements: • Appropriate experience in a related field or relevant experience, depending on the organization's needs • Willingness and ability to travel and be away from home for months at a time • Experience with audio-visual equipment • Diligent attention to detail and ability to handle extreme stress • Willingness and ability to follow instructions carefully • Ability to make sound judgments • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times • 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. on a regular basis • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Your Mission: PETA is seeking a social-media strategist to contribute to our growing social-media presence across a variety of platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. PETA is a highly engaged advocacy organization that reaches more than 100 million people each month just through our Facebook pages.   What Your Day Will Look Like: • You will work with others on PETA's social-media team to create compelling content—both words and imagery—for PETA's various social-media sites. Content must be emotionally evocative and tell a story with minimal words and well-designed images. • Part of your day will be spent brainstorming with others to find ways to promote content effectively while meeting the goals of other departments (this takes some serious skill!) and advising on how to optimize online content for social media. Pretty much everything (as in animals' welfare) rides on how well our posts perform, so you will track and analyze the success of posts and tweets as well as overall engagement and growth. • Keeping our content fresh and trending is critical. You'll be expected to research current trends in social media, staying on top of things like the latest Internet obsession, and apply that knowledge to PETA's efforts. • Since social-media success depends on acting in real time, we post when the moment strikes (and on some occasions, the moment is 9 p.m. on Saturday night). • You'll work with various staff, such as PETA campaigners, to get photos optimized for online use. • You'll handle the grueling chore of using Instagram to share pics of cute dogs in the office and pinning pics of drool-worthy vegan food. You'll also be encouraged to eat said food when we have our epic vegan potlucks. • You'll also be expected to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.   Qualifications: • Minimum of two years of online marketing experience • Fluency in English, Spanish and Spanglish (speaking, reading, and writing) • Proven interest in and strong working knowledge of Latino culture • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Interest and ability to adapt to new technologies • Proven ability to conduct and analyze marketing research • Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Proven excellent project-management, organizational, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Proven ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Commitment to the objectives of the organization  

Position Objective: Media relationships are critical to PETA's methodology, and the media relations team is a crucial part of PETA's U.S. and international media campaign strategy. The media relations team develops and maintains relationships with the media, helps develop stories about PETA's work, and sets the approach for the presentation of those stories. The media relations officer will be a crucial part of that team and will be responsible for helping ensure its success for PETA.        Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Establish, develop and maintain contacts with reporters, editors, podcast hosts, and producers who cover, or would be interested in covering, issues related to PETA’s work, across all media platforms. Research and identify appropriate local and national media outlets and podcasts for placing coverage of PETA's efforts, including critical investigative, legal, and corporate animal-protection campaigns. Develop story ideas to highlight PETA’s work, particularly the organization’s lesser-known efforts. Draft creative, concise, and interesting story pitches. Keep up to date on job transitions/changes in the journalism industry. Monitor trends in media coverage and news readership. Represent the organization to the media. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: Degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of media relations experience Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the media industry Excellent working knowledge of print, broadcast, and online media outlets Established relationship with national US reporters and editors preferred Interest in animal rights issues and PETA campaigns Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and deal with a variety of people in a professional manner Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate PETA's positions professionally Commitment to the objectives of the organization      

Position Objective: To conduct PETA's work with major corporations   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Develop and carry out action plans for PETA's work with major corporations • Decide on and maintain effective contacts with major corporations in order to further PETA's work • Prepare and deliver presentations to executives in order to make the case for animal welfare changes • Attend and speak at annual shareholder meetings of major corporations • Draft shareholder resolutions and supporting statements regarding animal issues with major corporations • Research the animal welfare guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations • Research and work with firms that hold large amounts of stock in major corporations that abuse animals • Represent PETA's corporate campaigns to the media and the general public • Travel to attend meetings or news conferences • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor      Qualifications: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience  • Minimum of two years of previous experience in advocacy, public relations, or corporate responsibility • Demonstrated ability to comfortably create and deliver presentations, address and overcome objections, and negotiate and close deals • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven exceptional organizational and writing skills • Demonstrated effective research skills • Willingness and ability to travel extensively • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. • 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 • 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 

Position Objectives: Students Opposing Speciesism (SOS) is PETA’s youth-led program to challenge the norm and help end speciesism. Our goals are to bring the social justice issue of animal rights to the forefront of people’s minds and create real change by inspiring youth leaders to be effective disruptors of speciesism.   We are looking for a passionate and driven leader to direct and strategize the Students Opposing Speciesism program.   Location: Los Angeles, CA, or Telecommuting   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Work with other members of the PETA leadership team to develop an overall vision, strategy, and plan to guide the SOS program • Work with other members of the SOS program team to develop and execute comprehensive plans to help high school and college students grow a youth-led animal rights movement (i.e. establish, engage, recruit, and grow high school, college, community groups) • Strategize new efforts to recruit via peer to peer outreach, digital efforts, text messaging, and through grassroots activism, and guide young activists to continue to fuel the movement to dismantle speciesism • Strategize and lead efforts to foster youth animal activists and build a stronger community within them through the SOS virtual training program, virtual conferences, and other communication • Work to increase the impact and frequency of SOS leader and member activism • Work closely with PETA’s social media team to engage members of Gen Z and grow SOS’s Instagram presence • Analyze SOS efforts to ensure maximum success • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • 5+ years of relevant experience working on, including 2 years leading, an advocacy or organizing program or a similar role at a political campaign, non-profit, or agency • Demonstrated passion and day-to-day interest in social justice issues, policy, and culture • Thorough knowledge of youth culture • Proven excellent project-management, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills • Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people • Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments and decisions • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Willingness and ability to travel • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. • 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 • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

PETA is looking for an analytically minded researcher who has a passion for animal rights. This position involves conducting research on a wide variety of animal rights topics, applying critical thinking skills, and preparing analyses for review by departments within PETA. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of research experience and a thorough knowledge of animal rights issues. If you have a firm grasp on the scientific method and a desire to help further the animal rights movement, apply today!   Position Objective: To conduct research projects in order to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Ensure factual accuracy and sourcing for a variety of projects related to PETA's campaign work • Consult with the information officer and others regarding research needs •Prepare analyses for review • Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for PETA projects • Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Minimum of two years of research experience • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment • Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Adherence to a vegan lifestyle • Demonstrated support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization