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| Title | Director Farm Animals |
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Humane Society International (HSI), the international division of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), is seeking a Director for its Farm Animals section. The main responsibilities of this position will be to develop and direct the work of HSI's Farm Animals section. Other duties include, but are not limited to: serving as an expert on factory farming and farm animal welfare in advocating for policy reforms to improve the treatment of animals used for meat, egg, and milk production, globally; overseeing the work of section's staff members and consultants; serving as primary liaison between the section and other departments within HSI and HSUS; collaborating with NGOs, corporations, government officials, and others, globally, in developing and implementing anti-factory farming/pro-farm animal welfare efforts; and representing the organization on committees and at conferences, in addition to securing speaking engagements. A minimum seven years experience in animal advocacy or policy development with a strong background in farm animal issues and managerial experience are required; and a Master's Degree in a related field is strongly preferred. Experience advocating internationally for policy reforms to improve farm animal welfare; extensive knowledge of farm animal welfare issues, as well as understanding of factory farming's impacts on myriad sectors, including environment, farmers, communities, development, and consumers; and the ability to comprehend scientific literature regarding farm animal welfare, including health, are desirable. Excellent communication, research, writing and oral presentation skills; ability to collaborate both within and external to animal advocacy sectors; strong organizational and time management skills and a commitment to animal protection are preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Worldwide Web necessary. Extensive travel may be required. Please send cover letter and resume to hrjobs@hsus.org or fax to (301) 548-7701. This position is located in Washington, DC.
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