Associate Director

Role Overview

• 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

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.