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Title

Activist Liaison
Posted
Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
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Location Virginia - America North
Town/City Norfolk
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 01/09/2008
Company Name PETA
Contact Name
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation is a UK-based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. Like humans, animals are capable of suffering and have interests in leading their own lives; therefore, they are not ours to use – for experimentation, food, clothing, entertainment or any other reason. PETA and our affiliates around the world educate policymakers and the public about cruelty to animals and promote an understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect. PETA works through public education, research, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement and protest campaigns. PETA believes in non-violence and does not advocate or support actions in which anyone, human or non-human, is harmed. PETA is a charitable organisation that works to educate the public about the horrors of cruelty to animals through peaceful means.
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Position Objective:

To spearhead activist campaigns, work with activists to increase the effectiveness and frequency of their activism, and develop a deeper commitment to animals and PETA

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Assistant Director of Campaigns

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Encourage and facilitate activism across the country and around the world
  • Communicate with activists across the country, encouraging them to be active in behalf of animals
  • Maintain and improve relationships with activists through frequent communication, offering advice, support, and brainstorming tactics and goals
  • Supervise interaction between media and local activists in order to obtain the best results, helping activists to pitch stories, do interviews, prepare news releases, etc.
  • Assist the development of activist organizations in areas lacking leadership, thus strengthening PETA’s Activist Network
  • Provide guidance for activists who need assistance with local PETA campaign development
  • Help activists with their own campaigns
  • Attend, coordinate, and follow up with all SUFA attendees in order to get and keep them active
  • Travel for demonstrations, speaking engagements, and other events, as needed
  • Help with other campaigns, as needed, and work on special projects, as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

  • One to two years of college coursework or equivalent experience required
  • Ability to direct media campaigns
  • Ability to direct grassroots animal campaigns
  • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues required
  • Outgoing and personable manner and ability to communicate with a variety of people
  • Public speaking experience preferred
  • Ability to make sound, independent judgments and decisions
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA’s philosophy and ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues
  • Ability to maintain patience when working with activists and the media
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with three years’ clean driving record
  • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

To apply now, please go online. If you are unable to complete the online application, please mail your résumé and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
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