PETA Foundation

Position Objective: To research and coordinate special projects related to PETA's campaign work nationally and internationally   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Independently manage projects for PETA's campaigns, including conducting research and writing analyses • Develop and execute initiatives to push animal rights issues into the media spotlight • Draft letters, talking points, and other documents • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Minimum of four years of relevant experience • Proven ability to produce exceptional, accurate research and analysis • Proven thorough knowledge of all animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven exceptional verbal communication skills • Proven excellent writing and editing abilities • Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and work independently • Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Position Objectives: To write advocacy and fundraising copy for PETA and its international affiliates.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Write and revise direct mail and email appeals, acknowledgment letters, progress reports, and other fundraising copy • Create new and revised advocacy copy to respond to members and prospects who contact PETA or its international affiliates • Create internal reports to help staff in their work with donors and prospects • Monitor PETA affiliate websites and fundraising appeals and proactively suggest and develop new advocacy copy • Write talking points to guide staff in verbal conversations about programs of PETA and its international affiliates • Assist with preparation of scripts for fundraising and membership events • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Minimum of one year of professional writing experience, which may include writing for newspapers, magazines, or other publications • Experience writing email and web communications (enews, blogs, etc) • Experience with fundraising appeals, acknowledgments, scripts desired • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns of PETA and its international affiliates • Proven ability to meet deadlines while under pressure • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail • Proven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

We’re looking for someone smart to work on PETA’s “End Speciesism” campaign. We're interested in creative minds with solid written and verbal communication skills, who can not only recognize opportunities but act quickly to seize them, and can develop and carry out strategies to promote PETA’s abolitionist ideas to the public.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Develop and carry out active, strategic plans and projects that will push PETA’s anti-speciesism campaign priorities into the media spotlight and the public consciousness • Responsible for letters, ads, events, demonstrations, and other efforts in which securing media coverage of the issue and social media buzz are important goals • Expected to represent PETA to and in the press • Conduct accurate research and analyses on campaign targets • Develop and maintain a campaign timeline that ensures consistent and constant action to achieve campaign priorities • Keep informed about local and national news stories, track stories relevant to your campaign team, and develop opportunities to use those stories to further your campaign’s message • Cooperate and liaise with colleagues in similar areas of work • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • College degree or equivalent experience • Minimum of two years of creative or activism experience • Prior project management experience • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues, PETA modus operandi and PETA campaigns • Clear understanding of the principles and roots of oppression • Proven excellent research and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively • Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional and personable manner • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Proven ability to take initiative and follow through • Demonstrated ability to multitask, work with minimal direct oversight, and meet deadlines • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • 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