Outreach Coordinator, Food Policy (Arizona), Campaigns

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal advocacy organization, is seeking an Outreach Coordinator, Food Policy (Arizona) for its Campaigns section. The main responsibility of this position is to assist the Food and Nutrition Manager in persuading institutional food service providers and corporations to add more plant-based menu options. This individual will conduct outreach to, establish relationships with, conduct live presentations for, and work with in other ways, institutions and companies in the food industry toward the goal of persuading them to increase plant-based options. Other duties include, but are not limited to: help pass local resolutions, proclamations, and other ceremonial items to support HSUS’ meat reduction effort, which requires leading simultaneous efforts in multiple municipalities; draft and coordinate support materials related to the meat reduction campaign, including developing toolkits, promotional materials, blogs, op-eds, press releases, and website development.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field preferred. Candidates must have at minimum, one year of experience in campaigning, preferably on farm animal advocacy issues. Other important skills include: willingness and ability to travel; strong social and public speaking skills.  High level of knowledge about factory farming, nutrition/health, and environmental issues is a plus.

Please submit a cover letter and resume using this form or fax to 301-548-7701. This position is located in the state of Arizona.