Associate Intake Specialist

PETA; United States; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PETA in the United States is seeking support for the Intake & Assessment Division to assist with inquiries from the general public relating to domestic-animal and wildlife-cruelty issues.

You will evaluate calls and emails, perform research on cruelty-to-animals cases, and maintain confidential files while supporting after-hours duties.

Formación

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns.
• Ability to handle calls from the public in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle.
• Proven writing and research skills.
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate for PETA's positions on issues.
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with evaluating incoming telephone calls and e-mails and provide the required responses or refer callers to the appropriate staff members.
• Provide research support on miscellaneous cruelty-to-animals and animal-neglect issues.
• Handle cruelty-to-animals and animal-neglect cases.
• Maintain confidential files, correspondence files, case reports, and other departmental reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with occasional after hours responsibilities.

Conocimientos

Animal rights knowledge

Public communications

Independent work

Confidentiality

Vegan lifestyle

Writing and research

Advocacy for PETA positions

Organizational commitment

Educación

Degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

To assist the Intake & Assessment Division in assessing and handling inquiries from the general public relating to domestic-animal and wildlife-cruelty issues

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with evaluating incoming telephone calls and e-mails and provide the required responses or refer callers to the appropriate staff members
• Provide research support on miscellaneous cruelty-to-animals and animal-neglect issues
• Handle cruelty-to-animals and animal-neglect cases
• Maintain confidential files, correspondence files, case reports, and other departmental reports
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Assist with occasional after hours responsibilities

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in a related field
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Ability to handle calls from the public in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Proven excellent writing and research skills
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate professionally for PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.65. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here .

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 3, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.