Employment Opportunities
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute
Working across the United States and with its west coast office in Sacramento, California, Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute ("Born Free USA") is a national non-profit animal advocacy organization working to end animal cruelty and exploitation through legislation, litigation and public education. We are a dynamic and focused organization growing to meet the demands of the future. This is an exciting time to join the organization and be part of the team that will deliver an ambitious agenda for change across the country.
Born Free USA seeks to achieve equal opportunity for all staff members as articulated by federal, state and local laws. We actively seek to recruit individuals without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or physical characteristics. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, transfer, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.
Grassroots Coordinator
Born Free USA is currently seeking an experienced, organized, energetic, and motivated individual to coordinate and increase our campaign outreach efforts. Our aim is to engage and inspire our supporters to take action to help animals. Applicants should be committed to the goals of the organization. The working environment and culture of the organization are friendly and team-oriented.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver a high quality product on time and on budget as part of a dynamic team-driven environment.
Demonstrable commitment to animal protection and the vision and values of Born Free USA is essential.
Responsibilities include:
- Overall management of Born Free USA Grassroots campaign.
- With other colleagues, the development and implementation of the growth plan for the Grassroots campaign.
- Creating and managing Born Free USA grassroots database of Action Alert members, utilizing this database to engage activists for campaign specific priorities.
- Coordinating dissemination of weekly, campaign specific, and emergency Action Alerts; writing, editing, proofreading, and working with relevant program staff as needed.
- Researching and implementing proactive efforts to increase grassroots activist numbers and level of engagement in all advocacy areas.
- Developing, supporting, and assisting Supporter Groups at community level.
- Assisting activists nationwide with local grassroots activity planning (e.g., organizing educational leafleting, writing letters to legislators, LTEs, media, fundraising, etc.).
- Researching new event possibilities to promote Born Free USA in general and promoting specific campaigns where applicable. This could include representing the organization where appropriate.
- Responding to and fulfilling activist requests for campaign materials for demonstrations, tabling, and other outreach efforts. Responding to all other campaign specific and grassroots inquiries where applicable.
Qualifications:
- Prior training and experience working with Get Active/Convio Internet Software Advocacy & Email Program.
- 3–5 years experience in a non-profit environment; preferably managing outreach programs or in a strong public communications role.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously and successfully working as part of a team.
- Experience working directly with the public and responding to enquires in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer experience, with a working knowledge of word-processing and database program, Internet Software Advocacy & Email program.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to animal protection and the vision and values of Born Free USA is essential.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with non-profit experience in field; excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and dental/vision reimbursement.
To Apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to jessica@bornfreeusa.org; fax to 916-447-3070; or mail to Born Free USA, c/o Human Resources, P.O. Box 22505 Sacramento, CA 95822.
The Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute ("Born Free USA") is a national non-profit animal advocacy organization, working to end animal cruelty and exploitation through legislation, litigation, public education, and direct care. Born Free USA provides "hands-on" care for animals at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary located in Dilley, Texas, where more than 500 primates, many rescued from abusive situations in laboratories, roadside zoos, and private possession, live in as natural an environment as possible with minimal human interference.
The Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary has no openings at this time.
