Director of Outreach - Grassroots Activism

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animals • animal rights • farm animals • animal welfare • animal cruelty

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Description

• To direct and oversee PETA’s public outreach efforts and work with activists to promote animal rights • Develop, manage, and oversee PETA’s public outreach efforts • Develop, manage, and oversee PETA’s work with activists and volunteers • Work closely with and manage and oversee the Action Team and Grassroots Protest Team managers and their staff • Oversee food outreach efforts including possible food and ice cream trucks • Work to increase the frequency and effectiveness of PETA's work with volunteers and activists • Seek out and develop new efforts to work with activists to further push PETA’s campaigns into spotlight and the public consciousness • Strategize ways to increase our effectiveness in recruiting and developing activists and volunteers to support our campaigns • Ensure that PETA builds and strengthens its relationships with activists • Ensure that PETA provides the best guidance for activists who want to help animals • Oversee all communication with activists, review emails, E-News, text, and more • Analyze the effectiveness of PETA's activist efforts and suggest improvements in order to maximize their impact • Represent PETA’s campaigns work to the general public • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience working on outreach or grassroots campaigns • Minimum of 5 years management experience • Extensive knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Demonstrated effective supervisory or leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively • Ability and willingness to travel • Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional and personable manner • Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and work independently • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Proven ability to take initiative and follow through • Demonstrated ability to multitask, work with minimal direct oversight, and meet deadlines • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • 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 • Commitment to the objectives of the organization