Activist Liaison

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:

Reports to:

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 click here. 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