Officer, Shareholder Strategy – Corporate Governance

🕒 July 24

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PETA

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1980

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💼 Consulting

⚖️ Legal

Food & Beverage • Consulting • Legal

PETA is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization dedicated to animal rights in Asia and around the world. PETA advocates against using animals for experimentation, food, clothing, entertainment, and any form of abuse. The organization actively engages in campaigns and protests to expose animal cruelty in various industries, such as the use of animals in the food and fashion industry, and promotes veganism and cruelty-free living. PETA also collaborates with companies to eliminate unethical practices involving animals in their supply chains and works with governments to improve animal protection laws. With a focus on activism and education, PETA seeks to create a world where animals are respected and free from harm.

📋 Description

• Coordinate PETA’s shareholder work • Draft and present select shareholder questions and resolutions at annual meetings of major corporations at annual shareholder meetings of major corporations • Secure support for our efforts from major institutional investors, endowments, and pension funds • Establish relationships with humane investing groups and organizations • Research the animal and environmental guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations • Research past proxies and voting histories of institutional shareholders on issues related to animals and other issues • Assess our shareholder efforts to advance PETA’s work • Research SEC procedures, deadlines, and information specific to each company's shareholder meeting(s) • Maintain records of companies in which we own stock; eligibility to attend meetings, present questions, and submit resolutions; liaise with our broker and investment firm on all matters related to PETA’s shareholder work • Travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Minimum of two years of previous experience in corporate advocacy, finance, corporate governance, or corporate governance • Demonstrated ability to employ logical reasoning for shareholder work • Proficiency with AI tools, such as CoPilot • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns • Demonstrated exceptional skills in critical thinking, organization, written and verbal communication, and presentation. • Demonstrated research skills, including literature reviews, data synthesis, and data analysis • Willingness to receive and implement feedback • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively, communicate across all levels of an organization, and prioritize team success • Willingness and ability to travel as needed • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. • Professional appearance • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization