Special Projects Coordinator

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 

• 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.