Public Policy Specialist – Puppy Mills

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $53.7k - $75.1k / year

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Humane World for Animals

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501 - 1000 employees

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact

Humane World for Animals is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to end animal cruelty and suffering in all its forms. The organization conducts rescue and response operations, runs sanctuaries, advocates for policy and legal protections for wildlife and companion animals, campaigns on issues such as farmed animal welfare, animal testing, puppy mills, and trophy hunting, and provides educational resources, pet-care guidance, and volunteer and donation programs. Humane World for Animals operates internationally (lists work across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Australia), publishes resources and media (blogs, magazines, podcasts), and solicits public support through donations, fundraising, and a retail store to fund its lifesaving work.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and/or assist on state and local legislative efforts by providing information, public speaking engagements, garnering endorsements from elected officials and supporters, organizing volunteers, speaking to media, and phone banking • Lobby elected officials and testify to government committees to encourage positive animal-welfare legislation and ordinances or oppose harmful legislation • Collaborate with State Directors to develop and implement tactics advancing animal protection practices in respective states • Develop campaign materials including reports, fact sheets, op-eds, talking points, and online materials supporting or explaining legislation • Provide initial analysis of legislation to determine impact on campaign goals and submit legislation for APL review • Collect, organize, and maintain information regarding laws, ordinances, and legislative efforts • Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, or a related field or equivalent work experience required • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in public policy advocacy, public policy research, or legislative affairs required • Experience working on animal welfare issues, specifically puppy mills, a plus • Experience lobbying is a plus • Strong knowledge and understanding of public policy advocacy and research • Working knowledge of local policymaking, structure, and legislative processes • Must be willing and able to travel • Must be willing and able to work outside normal business hours on occasion • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive • Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments • Ability to exercise sound judgment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes • Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment • Strong interest in animal protection issues required