IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Reporting to: Campaigns Manager, Legislative Director, President and Vice President
Hours: Monday–Friday, with overtime as necessary
Holidays: 4 weeks, plus 4 days Christmas-New Year office closure
Salary:TBD; based upon experience
Closing date: Friday 21 January 2011
Job Type:
Campaigns; publicity; supporters; lobbying and public awareness activities; research, writing; key messages; internal and external briefings; development and production of campaign materials. Campaigns for ADI – covers animals in entertainment, animal experiments, alternatives and ADI broader issues.
ADI Mission:
To educate, create awareness, and promote the interest of humanity in the cause of justice, and the suppression of all forms of cruelty to animals; wherever possible to alleviate suffering, and to conserve and protect animals and the environment.
Duties include:
- Execute lobbying and awareness campaigns, as directed.
- Produce internal briefings and updates for key staff.
- Organise and execute activities; co-ordinates input from other staff.
- Communication of campaign information, internally and externally.
- Assist in research, writing and production of campaign materials.
- Liaison with external agencies, e.g. printers, couriers.
- Administrative duties.
- General office assistance, as necessary.
Qualifications and Qualities:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (or relevant experience).
- At least 2 years working in a role or field (including in a voluntary capacity).
- Working knowledge of animal rights/protection issues.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, especially Excel and Word; good internet skills.
- Good organisation and time-management skills.
- Excellent English and communication skills – written, oral and presentation.
- Flexible, positive approach to work; responds well to demanding environment.
- Team player, supportive of others.
- Self motivated, with total commitment to the aims and objectives of ADI.
- Vegetarian preferred.
For an ADI Employment Application Form, send résumé and cover letter to:
execassist@ad-international.org
President’s Office
Animal Defenders International
(only those with relevant experience or qualifications will be responded to):
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