PETA
Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.
Associate Director
Location
United States
Posted
24 days ago
Salary
$54.6K - $80.2K / year
Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Lead the team and drive the operations of peta2 online, through correspondence, and programs in classrooms and across the country
• Oversee and lead a team of correspondents and writers who handle all e-mail, mobile, and social engagement with young people as well as content for peta2.com, marketing and e-mail promotions
• Oversee the peta2 mobile program, effectively reaching young people with our peta2 campaigns and messaging via text
• Brainstorm and coordinate the schedule for content on peta2.com, promotions via e-mail, and mobile
• Oversee and manage our peta2 Rewards Program—making sure we have new, trendy merch available for young people, compelling missions that make a difference, and are growing the program
• Hold quarterly check-in meetings to assess progress on peta2 online goals
• Help to create merchandise for sale and for giveaways through the peta2 rewards
• Participate in the creation and review of offline materials like sticker sheets and leaflets to reach the peta2 audience
• Brainstorm and execute to completion major peta2 campaigns like Your Sign to Save Animals, Wear Your Own Skin, and more to educate, engage and inspire students 13-24 to lead the animal rights movement
• Organize and lead various brainstorming meetings for peta2 staff
• Work one-on-one with students as needed on campaigns and projects
• Oversee local outreach efforts to schools in cities where staff members reside
• Lead efforts to boost morale, build on teamwork, and motivate staff throughout peta2
• Travel to perform duties
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirements
- Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five years managing a team
- Minimum of seven years of experience directing activist endeavors
- Extensive knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of youth culture
- Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, and lead large events
- Demonstrated effective leadership or supervisory skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments and decisions
- Ability to manage projects and see them through to completion
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
- 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
- Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate PETA's positions on issues professionally
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization.
Benefits
- A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.