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Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking one part-time Companion Animal Policy intern for the Companion Animals department. As a Companion Animal Policy intern, you will gain experience researching and performing outreach to support ongoing companion animal policy campaigns, with a focus on cat protection issues. The intern will also learn about companion animal advocacy and how it intersects with public policy. This internship is 12 weeks long, beginning in September and working remotely approximately 120 hours per week. Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in companion animals and public policy. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. You will be responsible for: - Attend and participate in regularly scheduled department meetings, as well as meetings focused on companion animal programs and policy, including cat-focused initiatives, with internal colleagues, external consultants, mentorship shelters, and coalition partners; - Assist with the creation of fact sheets, action alerts, testimony, letters to the editor, and other items as needed to support companion animal protection legislation; - Monitor news alerts for proposed changes to companion animal policies, research status, and follow-up as needed with advocates and/or policymakers; - Perform outreach to various segments of the companion animal protection community, including feline protection advocates and partners; - Spearhead one independent project that will culminate in a presentation to our department; - Complete knowledge building and professional development work, as assigned; Learning Opportunities: - Gain a deeper understanding of companion animal policy issues, including feline-related issues, and how they intersect with the issues of animal protection legislation and advocacy; - Develop structured mentor/mentee relationship(s) and network with other animal advocates; - Strengthening research, writing, networking, public speaking and presentation, data compilation, organizational and time management skills; - Learn how research supports policy work for companion animal issues, with applied examples from cat-focused campaigns; - Learn about Humane World’s major positions, programs, and mission. Qualifications - Must be able to work in the United States; - Must be at least 18 years of age; - Must have graduated high school; - Meets one of the following: - Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university; - High school or accredited college or university graduate who graduated within the last two years; - Service member with an honorable discharge within two years of leaving the military; - Previous experience in animal welfare preferred; - Strong desire to learn about companion animal issues in animal welfare; in particular, increasing veterinary access to care; - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; - Strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills; - Strong work ethic and willingness to learn; - Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Familiarity with other Microsoft 365 applications—particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint—and Airtable, helpful; - Attentive to detail with a commitment to accuracy; - Able to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential nature of some aspects of the work; - Able to work well independently and use good judgment. Benefits - $18.55 per hour working 20 hours a week; - Internship is from 9/14/2026 - 12/4/2026; - This internship is remote. Company Description Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status, or protected veteran status. EOE.

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Relations to develop and implement fundraising strategies, policies, and procedures to grow corporate and institutional revenue. They will direct, support, and enable the Foundation, Workplace Giving and Business Development staff to develop clear strategies and readiness to achieve successful solicitations. - Develops and directs the overall strategy of the Business Development department ensuring that the strategy aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. - Manages the department to ensure that staff achieve their revenue and professional goals, including providing staff with guidance and advice, training, performance management, leadership development, and career development. - Identifies and develops potential successors. - Leads initiatives to engage and cultivate revenue-generating corporate and foundation partnerships, advance the organization’s mission, and expand the reach of the brand and messaging. - Ensures brand consistency in corporate communications and coordinates with staff and stakeholders on effective corporate policy enterprise wide. - Reviews and approves uses of the organization’s trademark in commercial-partner contexts. - Keeps abreast of trends relevant to the department’s operations and strategies and integrates appropriate measures to implement changes/innovations. - Identifies and evaluates new corporate relationship models. - Tracks and monitors the team’s performance. Develops, prepares, and monitors monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to track and document team performance. - Engages in cross-departmental planning projects and meetings. Resolves complex problems for the department and implements solutions that require cross-departmental coordination. - Champions philosophical norms and culture across the region. - Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Operations, or another related field, or equivalent work experience, required. Master's degree preferred. - A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in corporate engagement, business development, or nonprofit operations required. - Management experience in a related field, which has included management and leadership responsibilities for staff, strategy development and execution, and fiscal and budget accountabilities, preferably in the animal welfare arena required. - Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff. - Ability to set a positive tone for employees during their day. - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. - Ability to manage issues requiring problem resolution and conflict management with excellent interpersonal and intervention skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - High level of confidence, integrity, interpersonal skills, and a professional executive presence for effectively interacting with and influencing others. - Knowledge of business operations, including effective budget development and management processes. - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes. - Willing and able to travel. - Knowledge of CRM software preferred. - Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based in the United States. Benefits - The general salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 – 245,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education. Company Description - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. - EOE

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a State Director, Iowa for the State Affairs department. In this position you will be operating from a home office under the supervision of the Regional Director. You will be responsible for developing and executing state specific strategies to advance the organization’s legislative and programmatic goals. - Advances public policy priorities through direct lobbying. - Influences and builds relationships with agency officials, lawmakers, executives and staff in support of the organization’s priorities. - Manages and directs policy reform through each stage of the process. - Builds and engages a diverse coalition of stakeholders in support of the organization’s strategic plan and public policy goals in assigned state. - Develops state specific strategy with program teams and other internal stakeholders and implements the plan in assigned state which includes passing public policy, defending against attacks to weaken animal protection laws, and working on priority issues within assigned state. - Serves as a spokesperson for the organization with government officials, key stakeholders and the media. - Seeks out media opportunities to advance public policy goals and increase public awareness of priority issues. - Complies with internal, local, and statewide lobbying regulations, manages the state’s budget, and updates and maintains social media sites with information regarding organizational priorities. - In collaboration with organizational experts, provides guidance, training, and support for local investigators and enforcement officials, and provides hands-on assistance when appropriate. - On occasion, works with the Humane World Action Fund to carry out State PAC work or political activity. - Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Communications/Media, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required. - A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in animal protection/advocacy work or other related experience required. - Legislative/lobbying experience strongly preferred. - Volunteer management experience preferred. - Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience is a plus. - Strong knowledge of and interest in the animal welfare movement preferred. - Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process, particularly at the state level. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments. - Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across diverse political, cultural, socioeconomic spectrums; uphold organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. - Excellent organizational skills. - The ability to analyze and manage problems in advancing legislative strategy and effectively provide solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable learning new technological platforms as introduced by the organization. - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes. - Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based from a home office in the state of Iowa. - Candidates must live within a one-hour commute from Des Moines. - Extensive travel across the state with occasional travel out of state required. Benefits - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. - EOE

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Managing Director, Global Web Marketing to lead the organization’s web and digital platform strategy, ensuring all web-based and AI-enabled platforms reflect the mission, brand and credibility of the organization. This role sets and enforces best practices for web content, governance and emerging AI discovery environments, overseeing the ecosystem of organizational websites. This position partners closely with development, communications, program and country teams to ensure digital platforms support fundraising, education and advocacy globally, while also serving as trusted sources of mission-driven information in AI-mediated environments. - Develop best in class web platforms and user experiences that establish credibility and authority for a global audience, while supporting localized language, regulatory, and cultural needs in key countries; - Manage a team of experienced web marketers, agencies and/or external resources necessary for larger scale redesigns, rebuilds and platform improvements, as well as regular maintenance. - Work with internal stakeholders and vendors to develop a long-term platform stability and optimization roadmap focused on accessibility, performance and conversion efficiency, rather than traffic growth alone; - Serve as the primary architect for an overarching web content framework and governance model, and lead team members responsible for maintaining a cohesive, integrated user experience across websites; - Manage and develop the web marketing team across all areas, including hiring and training, managing employee workload, completing performance reviews, setting goals and guiding ongoing professional development; - Collaborate with senior leadership to set a multiyear global web strategy focused on trust, usability, accessibility and conversion efficiency across the organization’s web ecosystem, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and consistent representation of brand, mission and impact across all sites; - Oversee enterprise-level web governance and policies—working with stakeholders to evaluate new web content and website requests and alignment on global strategy. - Provide oversight and guidance on every aspect of the website lifecycle from creation to sunsetting, including defining the tools, assets and budget needed to maintain web properties; - Regularly evaluate, report on and improve website effectiveness using metrics such as conversion efficiency, usability, performance and clarity of mission; - Ensure that website measurement and reporting support both downstream fundraising and advocacy efforts and mission and brand consistency; - Ensure content adheres to internal brand style guides and content best practices; - Ensure the family of organizations is continuously evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, including developments in AI discovery and search, and applying industry best practices to ensure websites remain accurate, authoritative and clearly understood by both human users and automated systems; - Participate in and assist with organization‑ and department-wide efforts as needed; - Provide web marketing strategic guidance and support to the organization as needed; - Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in web platforms, digital governance and nonprofit digital strategy; - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience required; - At least 10 years of experience in marketing, with a concentration on web platforms required; - A minimum of 5 years of management experience required; - Experience executing an online content strategy with a focus on clarity, authority and conversion effectiveness rather than traffic growth alone; - Demonstrated AI literacy, including the ability to understand how AI-driven systems affect content discovery, attribution, accuracy and trust, without requiring hands-on development or model training; - Experience effectively supporting nonprofit organizations strongly desired, including experience partnering with online advocacy and fundraising teams to support conversion and trust building, without direct ownership of donor acquisition or revenue outcomes; - Demonstrated experience with content management systems [Engaging Networks and Drupal experience a plus], online conversion tools, web analytics tools, and project management systems; - Proficiency with Google Analytics and Google Search Console, including the ability to interpret data in environments where traffic attribution is increasingly incomplete or indirect; - Experience with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, MajesticSEO, BrightEdge, etc. preferred, with an understanding that traditional SEO is no longer the primary driver of digital visibility; - Ability to lead a team of skilled web professionals by setting a strategic vision for the web platform that prioritizes trust, reliability and conversion readiness; - Strong problem solving skills with the ability to address urgent issues as they arise while managing longer-term platform risks; - Solid understanding of basic HTML required; - Demonstrated knowledge of staff management practices and the ability to establish clear accountability and expectations; - Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-changing environment; - Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate digital performance beyond simple traffic metrics; - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate technical or analytic information into clear, meaningful guidance for senior leadership; - Demonstrated creativity, initiative and self-direction; - Ability to work independently and delegate effectively to team members; - Ability to build and maintain strong cross organizational relationships grounded in trust, diplomacy and collaboration; - Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality outcomes; - Familiarity with and interest in animal protection issues is strongly desired. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based in the United States. - Candidates must be able to work Eastern Time hours and maintain flexibility to accommodate other time zones and occasional work outside standard business hours, as needed. Benefits - The general salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 – 135,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education. Company Description Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Shelter Outreach and Engagement for the Outreach, Engagement, and Training department. In this position you will lead the Shelter Outreach and Engagement team for the Outreach, Engagement and Training department. Build and strengthen partnerships with animal shelters, rescue organizations and national animal welfare partners in order to build a stronger animal protection movement. - Develops and directs the overall strategy for the Shelter Outreach and Engagement team including creating and implementing the team’s priorities, programs, and policy efforts; - Leads policy engagement with shelters and rescues by aligning Humane World priorities that intersect with animal shelters including companion animal issues and access to care. - Secures endorsements, contributes feedback on the effects of policies on animal shelters, serves as an expert in legislative matters, writes legislative comments, testifies as appropriate, and analyzes shelter data to inform policy efforts; - Builds and strengthens collaborative relationships with animal shelters and rescue organizations to support the adoption of data-driven practices in response to changes in the animal sheltering landscape and in alignment with the organization’s priorities. - Directly leads the Adopters Welcome training program, including managing contract employees, developing shelter-specific content and overseeing the shelter mentorship grant and training program; - Designs training and professional development content with the HumanePro team. Leads and coordinates virtual and in-person trainings and reviews and publishes content for HumanePro and Humane World through blogs, interviews, fact sheets, manuals, toolkits and website development; - Works closely with the Animal Care Expo team to solicit and review proposals for the annual conference, and ensure presentations are in service to the animal sheltering field; - Develops policies and internal and external messaging concerning the animal sheltering field. - Serves as a subject matter expert for media outlets on pet keeping trends, animal shelter and rescue messaging, and animal shelter-related policy efforts; - Oversees the Shelter and Rescue partner program and the outreach strategy that supports the placement of animals assisted by the organization’s cruelty and disaster response efforts; - Promotes and cultivates the organizational brand with animal shelters, rescue organizations and national animal welfare partners. - Manages the Shelter Outreach team to ensure that staff achieve their goals, including providing staff with guidance and advice, training, performance management, leadership development, and career development; - Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned. Qualifications - At least five years of experience in animal sheltering required; - Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, or another related field, or equivalent work experience, required. Master’s degree preferred; - A minimum of nine (9) years of experience in project management, animal sheltering, animal welfare, or another related field required; - Management/supervisory experience required; - Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) strongly preferred; - Knowledge of animal protection issues that impact animal shelters, including companion animal policies and access to care policies strongly preferred; - Ability to review and analyze legislation as it pertains to animal shelters; - Ability to review and analyze trusted shelter and rescue data; - Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff; - Ability to set a positive tone for employees during their day; - Comfortable in a changing environment; able to meet deadlines; self-motivated and proactive; - Ability to manage challenges requiring problem resolution and conflict management with excellent interpersonal and intervention skills; - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Public speaking skills strongly preferred; - Knowledge of business operations, including effective short and long-term strategic planning, budget development and management processes; - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes; - Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred; - Willing and able to travel, as necessary. Requirements - This is a US position in the DC Metro Area – Remote Eligible. Benefits - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. - EOE.

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking two Programs and Policy Fellows to support key campaign initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals. In this role, Fellows will contribute to public policy efforts, research, coalition building, and cross-functional projects that drive meaningful impact for animals. They will also help integrate community-building and belonging practices into assigned campaigns, ensuring programs and policies are culturally responsive, inclusive, and reflective of diverse perspectives. This position plays an important role in strengthening a more welcoming and effective animal protection movement for people of all backgrounds. - Coordinates and/or assists in policy efforts including legislative bill and agency rule tracking, coalition building, garnering endorsement from elected officials and supporters, organizing volunteers, and phone banking and other grassroots support; - Develops materials such as reports, action alerts, fact sheets, op-eds, talking points, letters to the editor, communications to legislators, testimony, lobby packets, and other advocacy and outreach materials; - Monitors key sources for news and information relevant to the assigned program and provides in-depth research and analysis on relevant public policy issues; - Contributes to the overall goals of our community building programmatic work, including assisting with webinars, conference scholarships and receptions, social media content management, and other projects. Supports ongoing engagement of award and scholarship recipients; - Works on assigned projects to advance section’s goals and strategies, including contributing to planning, implementation, coordination, and delivery of project outcomes; - Lobbies elected officials, testifies before government committees, reviews legislation, and collaborates with state directors to advance our policy efforts; - Assists with message development, talking points, and campaign strategy; - Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in communications, science (wildlife, psychology, zoology, etc.), public policy, or another related field, or equivalent work experience required; - A minimum of one (1) year of experience in public policy, communications, research, advocacy, nonprofit operations, or another related field preferred; - General understanding of the regulatory and legislative process; - Must have a passion for social justice and community building; - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive; - Strong research, written, and verbal communication skills; - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes; - Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment; - Willing and able to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends; - Strong interpersonal skills are necessary; - Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based in the United States. - Must be willing and able to travel. Benefits - The general salary range for this full-time position is $50,000 – 70,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education. Company Description - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Program Manager+, Strategy and Planning for the Chief Strategy Officer. In this position you will support the development and implementation of a robust strategy and planning cycle for all parts of the organization. This position supports the strategy and planning team’s activities related to global strategy development, planning, resource allocation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation, as well as the integration of community building and belonging into all phases of the cycle. Works closely with all members of the strategy and planning team to achieve team goals and support adoption of strategy and planning processes across the organization. - Support development of global strategy and planning systems and processes; - Support implementation of complex, multi-departmental, cross-geographic strategy and planning projects; - Support implementation of the global community building and belonging strategy in national or team level processes, strategies or plans; - Support change management and capacity building across the organization to engage in strategy and planning processes; - Support the enterprise-wide strategy and planning cycle; - Perform other duties or responsibilities, as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; - A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management, strategy and planning, nonprofit administration, or another related field required; - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive; - Strong written and verbal communication skills; - Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment; - Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments; - Ability to exercise sound judgment; - Diplomatic and interpersonal skills to engage with international and domestic partners; - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes; - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint; - Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred. Requirements - This is a US position in the DC Metro Area – Remote Eligible. - Applications will be accepted until 6/8. Company Description - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. - EOE

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a State Director, Iowa for the State Affairs department. In this position you will be operating from a home office under the supervision of the Regional Director. You will be responsible for developing and executing state specific strategies to advance the organization’s legislative and programmatic goals. - Advances public policy priorities through direct lobbying. - Influences and builds relationships with agency officials, lawmakers, executives and staff in support of the organization’s priorities. - Manages and directs policy reform through each stage of the process. - Builds and engages a diverse coalition of stakeholders in support of the organization’s strategic plan and public policy goals in assigned state. - Develops state specific strategy with program teams and other internal stakeholders and implements the plan in assigned state which includes passing public policy, defending against attacks to weaken animal protection laws, and working on priority issues within assigned state. - Serves as a spokesperson for the organization with government officials, key stakeholders and the media. - Seeks out media opportunities to advance public policy goals and increase public awareness of priority issues. - Complies with internal, local, and statewide lobbying regulations, manages the state’s budget, and updates and maintains social media sites with information regarding organizational priorities. - In collaboration with organizational experts, provides guidance, training, and support for local investigators and enforcement officials, and provides hands-on assistance when appropriate. - On occasion, works with the Humane World Action Fund to carry out State PAC work or political activity. - Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Communications/Media, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required. - A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in animal protection/advocacy work or other related experience required. - Legislative/lobbying experience strongly preferred. - Volunteer management experience preferred. - Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience is a plus. - Strong knowledge of and interest in the animal welfare movement preferred. - Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process, particularly at the state level. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments. - Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across diverse political, cultural, socioeconomic spectrums; uphold organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. - Excellent organizational skills. - The ability to analyze and manage problems in advancing legislative strategy and effectively provide solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable learning new technological platforms as introduced by the organization. - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes. - Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based from a home office in the state of Iowa. - Candidates must live within a one-hour commute from Des Moines. - Extensive travel across the state with occasional travel out of state required. Benefits - The general salary range for this position is $90,000 - 115,000. - Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education. Company Description Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE.

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Food Service Innovation Specialist for the Farm Animal Protection department. In this position you will assist in advancing relationships with committed/pledged corporations and large-scale food service operations to purchase and serve more plant-based foods and fewer animal products on menus. You will provide day-to-day support across the team, serving as a project manager for internal team projects. - Institutional assistance: Leads the engagement with and strategy for committed/pledged self-operated food service accounts by delivering and maintaining customized plant-based programs and initiatives, marketing programs, culinary recipes, trainings and events, collecting data for progress reporting and more to ensure that committed/pledged self-operated accounts successfully reach their goals. - Project management: Acts as a project manager to maintain and manage general team resource development and carry out strategies and initiatives inclusive of, but not limited to, social media and website management, menu of services, event toolkits, media talking points, and press releases, to further the advancement of the food service industry and corporations goals of reducing animal products and increasing plant-based options. - Company assistance: Supports the Food Service Innovation managers with researching, establishing and advancing relationships with the top food service management corporations by driving the development and distribution of the Protein Sustainability Scorecard Survey and similar projects. - Collaborates with team members to brainstorm creative ways to engage with, persuade and influence these contacts defined above to reduce animal products and increase plant-based options. - Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned, including continuing education. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in nutrition and/or dietetics, project management or another related field, or equivalent work experience required. - A minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of experience in food and nutrition industry and/or project management roles, and/or advocacy required. - Strong knowledge of food and foodservice industry procurement a plus. - Strong knowledge about factory farming, nutrition/health, and environmental issues a plus. - Strong knowledge about project management and event coordination a plus. - Must be willing and able to travel. - A valid driver’s license is required and a clean driving record is strongly preferred, with the ability to demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record while employed. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. - Ability to multitask and be flexible regarding workload and assignments. - Ability to exercise sound judgment. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes. - Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment. - Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based in the United States. - Must be willing and able to travel. Benefits - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. - EOE

Role Description Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a State Director, Wisconsin for the State Affairs department. In this position you will be operating from a home office under the supervision of the Regional Director. You will be responsible for developing and executing state specific strategies to advance the organization’s legislative and programmatic goals. - Advances public policy priorities through direct lobbying. - Influences and builds relationships with agency officials, lawmakers, executives and staff in support of the organization’s priorities. - Manages and directs policy reform through each stage of the process. - Builds and engages a diverse coalition of stakeholders in support of the organization’s strategic plan and public policy goals in Wisconsin. - Develops state specific strategy with program teams and other internal stakeholders and implements the plan in Wisconsin which includes: - Passing public policy. - Defending against attacks to weaken animal protection laws. - Working on priority issues within Wisconsin. - Serves as a spokesperson for the organization with government officials, key stakeholders and the media. - Seeks out media opportunities to advance public policy goals and increase public awareness of priority issues. - Complies with internal, local, and statewide lobbying regulations. - Manages the state’s budget. - Updates and maintains social media sites with information regarding organizational priorities. - In collaboration with organizational experts, provides guidance, training, and support for local investigators and enforcement officials, and provides hands-on assistance when appropriate. - On occasion, works with the Humane World Action Fund to carry out State PAC work or political activity. - Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Communications/Media, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required. - A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in animal protection/advocacy work or other related experience required. - Legislative/lobbying experience strongly preferred. - Volunteer management experience preferred. - Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience is a plus. - Strong knowledge of and interest in the animal welfare movement preferred. - Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process, particularly at the state level. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments. - Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across diverse political, cultural, socioeconomic spectrums; uphold organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. - Excellent organizational skills. - The ability to analyze and manage problems in advancing legislative strategy and effectively provide solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable learning new technological platforms as introduced by the organization. - Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes. - Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment. Requirements - This is a full-time remote position based from a home office in the state of Wisconsin. - Candidates must live within a one-hour commute from Madison. - Extensive travel across the state with occasional travel out of state required. Benefits - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. - EOE