Campaign Coordinator for China (PETA Asia-Pacific)

Position Objective:

Coordinate PETA Asia-Pacific's work with activists, celebrities, and the media in order to bring attention to animal rights issues throughout China with a youth focus. This position is based in China or Manila.

Term of Employment:

Reports to:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate and manage a media plan and an agenda of celebrity events, protests, and other campaign issues that can be done in China
• Encourage and facilitate activism across China by communicating with activists, encouraging them to be active in behalf of animals
• Regularly update and maintain a media database for China
• Develop a plan to educate young people about animal rights
• Develop and manage cutting-edge campaigns against companies and industries that abuse animals
• Organize and maintain a database of local celebrities, and develop ideas to increase their involvement in animal issues
• Help send out news releases in China, make follow-up calls to the media, and work to keep PETA Asia-Pacific's campaigns in the media spotlight
• Coordinate the production of Chinese versions of PETA Asia-Pacific ads and the translation of materials, as needed
• Do media interviews and/or direct media calls to the appropriate person
• Assist with demonstrations or photo shoots, as needed
• 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 director

Qualifications:

• Passion for fighting cruelty to animals and desire and willingness to participate in provocative campaigns
• Outgoing and personable manner with exceptional communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in English and Chinese
• Must be a self-starter who can deal with multiple and various tasks at once
• Ability to deal patiently with the media
• Proven, thorough knowledge of animal rights issues
• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA Asia-Pacific's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA Asia-Pacific's positions on issues
• Must adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle
• Ability and willingness to travel, if necessary
• Computer proficiency
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
• Previous activist experience preferred

If you are interested in working for PETA Asia-Pacific, please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Info@PETAAsiaPacific.com.