Description
Position Objective:
To coordinate a variety of projects and provide support to the Cruelty Investigations Department
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Develop and coordinate various departmental projects from conception to completion
• Quickly respond to incoming special project requests, including by performing research and analysis, corresponding with members of the public, and contacting public officials, law enforcement, and more
• Liaise with other PETA departments on emerging technologies and assist the Cruelty Investigations Department with their implementation
• Assist PETA’s lobbying efforts at the Virginia and North Carolina General Assemblies
• Provide support across different divisions of the department to fill in during colleagues' absences and during times of unusually high case volume
• Represent the organization to the general public and professionally advocate PETA's positions on various issues
• Provide assistance and support for PETA's Community Animal Project (CAP) by participating in an after-hours on-call rotation and animal shelter welfare checks
• Perform short-term field assignments
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to produce exceptional, accurate research and analysis
• Proven thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
• Proven excellent writing and editing abilities, technological proficiency, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to make sound judgments in crisis situations
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to be on 24-hour emergency call
• Animal handling experience preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $19.30 - $24.58. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until November 26, 2026.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.
Skills Required
- Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Exceptional research and analysis abilities
- Thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
- Excellent writing, editing, technological proficiency, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to make sound judgments in crisis situations
- Ability to take initiative and follow through
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Ability and willingness to participate in 24-hour emergency call coverage
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid U.S. driver's license, at least three years of driving experience, and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
- Commitment to the organization's objectives
- Animal handling experience
What We Do
The Foundation to Support Animal Protection (FSAP), also known as the PETA Foundation, was established in 1993 to provide administrative and support services to PETA and other animal protection organizations.
