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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To investigate and intervene in cases involving cruelty to wildlife, and to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to alleviate the suffering of and/or obtain justice for wildlife through campaigns, casework, outreach programs, and the development of literature
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Reports to:
Wildlife Biologist and Director of the Domestic Animal and Wildlife Rescue & Information Department
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Conduct research and write materials to advance PETA's wildlife protection campaign outreach efforts
Review HelpingWildlife.com and wildlife-related Web materials at least twice each month to update, add, and remove information as needed
Intervene to prevent municipalities, private-property owners, communities, and businesses from using cruel and/or lethal methods to resolve conflicts with wildlife by developing and implementing comprehensive strategies
Persuade municipalities, communities, and private-property owners to implement humane wildlife-control methods
Provide intervention and assistance in a wide variety of wildlife abuse situations using discretion and independent judgment
Investigate and intervene in cruelty cases involving neglected and/or abused wildlife, including working to ensure that crimes committed against wildlife are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
Guide callers regarding peaceful cohabitation with wildlife
Represent PETA's stance on wildlife-related issues to the media and the general public
Perform any other duties assigned by the wildlife biologist and the director
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualifications:
Work experience in a wildlife field and/or a degree in a related field required
Strong public speaking skills required
Strong interest in wildlife casework-related mediation or intervention required
Previous casework-related mediation or intervention experience preferred
Ability to make independent decisions in crisis situations
Persuasive writing and research experience preferred
Ability to handle calls in a professional and confidential manner
Good proofreading and organizational skills
Willingness to handle and transport wild animals
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license with three years' clean driving record
Ability to be on 24-hour emergency call
Demonstrated commitment to the objectives of the organization
