Special Projects Coordinator

PETA; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PETA is seeking a capable coordinator for the Cruelty Investigations Department in Virginia. You will coordinate diverse projects from conception to completion and perform rapid research for urgent requests, including outreach to public officials and law enforcement.

You will collaborate with other departments on technology, support lobbying efforts, and be on-call for CAP welfare checks, with opportunities to travel for field work and emergencies.

Formación

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to produce exceptional, accurate research and analysis.
• Proven thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns.
• Proven excellent writing and editing abilities, technological proficiency, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to make sound judgments in crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to be on 24-hour emergency call.
• Animal handling experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• 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.
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle.
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and coordinate various departmental projects from conception to completion
• Quickly respond to incoming special project requests, including by performing research and analysis, corresponding with members of the public, and contacting public officials, law enforcement, and more
• Liaise with other PETA departments on emerging technologies and assist the Cruelty Investigations Department with their implementation
• Assist PETA’s lobbying efforts at the Virginia and North Carolina General Assemblies
• Provide support across different divisions of the department to fill in during colleagues' absences and during times of unusually high case volume
• Represent the organization to the general public and professionally advocate PETA's positions on various issues
• Provide assistance and support for PETA's Community Animal Project (CAP) by participating in an after-hours on-call rotation and animal shelter welfare checks
• Perform short-term field assignments
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Conocimientos

Research and analysis

Writing and editing

Crisis judgment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Travel willingness

On-call availability

Animal handling

Educación

Related field degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Description

Position Objective:

To coordinate a variety of projects and provide support to the Cruelty Investigations Department

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and coordinate various departmental projects from conception to completion
• Quickly respond to incoming special project requests, including by performing research and analysis, corresponding with members of the public, and contacting public officials, law enforcement, and more
• Liaise with other PETA departments on emerging technologies and assist the Cruelty Investigations Department with their implementation
• Assist PETA’s lobbying efforts at the Virginia and North Carolina General Assemblies
• Provide support across different divisions of the department to fill in during colleagues' absences and during times of unusually high case volume
• Represent the organization to the general public and professionally advocate PETA's positions on various issues
• Provide assistance and support for PETA's Community Animal Project (CAP) by participating in an after-hours on-call rotation and animal shelter welfare checks
• Perform short-term field assignments
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to produce exceptional, accurate research and analysis
• Proven thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
• Proven excellent writing and editing abilities, technological proficiency, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to make sound judgments in crisis situations
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to be on 24-hour emergency call
• Animal handling experience preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance
• 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
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.30 - $24.58. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 26, 2026.

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