Campaign Coordinator

Term of Employment:
Full-time

Location:
Mumbai

Reports To:
Chief Functionary

Position Objective:
To coordinate PETA India's many cutting-edge campaigns and work with activists across the country to bring attention to animal rights issues

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and Develop and manage cutting-edge campaigns against companies and industries that abuse animals
Work to push the government to adopt meaningful and positive legislation and to make other changes
Meet with company, industry and government officials to push for improved animal welfare policies
Maintain a timeline of actions
Use creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to bring about positive change in the attitudes of members of the public, industry figures and government officials about animal rights
Organise and attend street-theatre style protests across the country
Track and analyse the success of demonstrations and media events and strategise accordingly
Act as a PETA India spokesperson by conducting interviews with local and national television outlets, radio stations, newspapers and magazines
Work with local activists to help them to plan their own demonstrations and other activities as well as to develop the skills needed to speak out for animals
Work with the PETA Foundation's Production Department to create provocative materials that further animal rights or push authorities to change
Work with the media department to generate media coverage of our efforts through protests, celebrity support and more
Work with PETA India's affiliates abroad to generate international support for animal rights campaigns
Perform any other duties assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

Must be at least a graduate in any discipline
Previous campaign advocacy experience a plus
Previous public speaking experience required
Fluency in both spoken and written Hindi and English (other languages a plus)
Knowledge of Indian animal protection laws
Proven thorough knowledge of all animal rights issues
Excellent writing and research skills
Computer proficiency
Patience when dealing with activists
Outgoing and personable manner
Must be reliable
Must be an excellent communicator who can deal effectively with the public and co-workers both independently and as a member of a team
Support for PETA India's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate for PETA India's positions on issues
Ability and willingness to travel, if necessary
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle

How to Apply

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please complete this form. Due to the high number of submissions we receive, applications are not accepted by any other means.