CRUELTY CASEWORKER � Non-profit seeks cruelty caseworker
with shelter or humane association work experience to assess various
allegations of animal abuse reported to PETA and intervene as necessary.
Caseworkers educate the public on humane treatment of animals through the
development and distribution of literature and through representing PETA
to the media. Candidate must have strong writing, research, and
organizational skills and the ability to handle cruelty complaints in a
professional and confidential manner. Animal Friendly. Competitive salary
and benefits. Please send resume with cover letter to PETA, Attn: Human
Resources, 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510; fax to 757-628-0789; or
e-mail to [email protected].
HUMANE FIELD OFFICER � People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals (PETA) seeks a field officer for its Norfolk, Va., location to
respond to local calls, such as requests for assistance with
companion-animal care, injured animals (including wildlife), animal
placement, and neglected animals. Candidate must have an excellent rapport
with animals, hands-on experience working with animals, and proven ability
to make sound, independent decisions in a crisis situation. Candidate must
also be able to be on 24-hour emergency call and have the availability to
work weekends, split shifts, and evenings. Valid driver�s license and good
driving record necessary. Certification (to be provided by PETA) in animal
euthanasia and the use of veterinary drugs required. Competitive salary
and benefits. Please send resume with cover letter to PETA, Attn: Human
Resources, 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510; fax to 757-628-0789; or
e-mail to [email protected].
INVESTIGATOR � People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
(PETA) seeks full-time investigator to use a variety of investigative
methods to conduct field investigations that primarily focus on biomedical
research laboratories, fur farms, and animals used for entertainment.
Candidate will have proven exceptional writing and research skills,
ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times, and
knowledge of animal rights issues and animal protection laws. Must be able
and willing to relocate periodically. Competitive salary and benefits.
Send cover letter and resume to PETA, Attn: Human Resources, 501 Front
Street, Norfolk, VA 23510; fax to 757-628-0789; or e-mail to
[email protected].
SNIP PROGRAM ASSISTANT: People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals (PETA) seeks a SNIP program assistant to help the SNIP program
manager with all aspects of SNIP�s mobile spay/neuter program, including
check-in, administrative recordkeeping, scheduling, and ordering
materials. Candidate must have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving,
crisis-management, and organizational skills. Candidate must also have
basic animal-handling skills and be willing to work weekends. Valid
driver�s license and good driving record required. Competitive salary and
benefits. Please send resume with cover letter to PETA, Attn: Human
Resources, 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510; fax to 757-628-0789; or
e-mail to [email protected].
NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT COORDINATOR: Non-profit animal
protection organization seeks candidate to manage and develop a North
Carolina Project, including establishment and operation of a humane
shelter to serve animals in and around Bertie County, N.C., and to perform
field work in accordance with Community Animal Project�s standard
operational procedures. Candidate must be certified in animal euthanasia
and drug use, have an excellent rapport with animals, gentleness, respect,
and understanding. Must have the proven ability to make sound, independent
decisions in a crisis situation and a minimum of one year animal shelter
and handling experience. Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and
ability to be on-call 24 hours per day required. Valid driver�s license
and a good driving record necessary. Competitive salary and benefits. Send
cover letter and resume to PETA, Attn: Human Resources, 501 Front Street,
Norfolk, VA 23510; fax to 757-628-0789; or e-mail to
[email protected].
COMMUNITY ANIMAL PROJECT (CAP) ASSISTANT: People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) seeks an assistant to provide
departmental support, primarily by working closely with the chief of CAP
to assist with the handling of assigned fieldwork and office projects.
Basic animal-handling skills and the ability to deal humanely with animals
of unknown health and temperaments required. Candidate must also have good
interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively over the
phone, in writing, and in person. Problem-solving and crisis-management
skills necessary. Competitive wages and benefits. Send cover letter and
resume to PETA, Attn: Human Resources, 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA
23510; fax to 757-628-0789; or e-mail to
[email protected].
ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE
RESCUE & INFORMATION: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
seeks an assistant for its Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters to assist the
director of the Domestic Animal and Wildlife Rescue & Information
Department as necessary. Candidate must have proven strong research skills
and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must also have
public speaking experience and the ability to work independently and make
sound judgments. Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues required.
Animal-sheltering and animal-handling experience preferred. Animal
Friendly. Competitive salary and benefits. Send cover letter and resume to
PETA, Attn: Human Resources, 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510; fax to
757-628-0789; or e-mail to [email protected].
Kim DeWester
Human Resources Specialist
The PETA Foundation
www.peta.org
Tel: 757-962-8404
Fax: 757-628-0789
E-mail:
[email protected]
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